PANO – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently issued Decision No.4036/QĐ-BVHTTDL to recognize the Cua Ong temple festival and additional 16 heritages as national intangible cultural heritages.

A performance at the festival. Photo: dulichhalong123.com

The Cua Ong temple festival takes place on the 3rd day of the second lunar month in Quang Ninh province, attracting thousands of domestic and foreign visitors

The Cua Ong temple is one of the popular relic sites in Cua Ong ward, Cam Pha city, worshipping all family members of General Tran Hung Dao.

The recognition of the Cua Ong Temple Festival as a national intangible cultural heritage contributes to promoting conservation work and the value of the festival.

Translated by Thu Phuong