Many unique cultural activities at the Lotus Village Festival 2023

Nghe An Provincial People's Committee has issued a Plan to organizeLotus Village Festival2023 on the occasion of the 133rd anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2023).

Accordingly, the 2023 Lotus Village Festival will be held at the provincial level to express the people's gratitude and respect for President Ho Chi Minh - National Liberation Hero, Outstanding Cultural Celebrity.

Through the activities of the Sen Village Festival to propagate and educate Ho Chi Minh's ideology, continue to implement "Studying and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and style", promote the image of Nghe An to people across the country and international friends.

The main activities will be held for 5 days, from May 15 to 19, 2023, including: Flower offering ceremony in front of Uncle Ho's statue at Ho Chi Minh Square at 5:00 p.m. on May 15; Flower and incense offering ceremony at Uncle Ho's memorial house and Chung Son temple at 5:45 p.m. on May 15; Procession of Uncle Ho's portrait from Uncle Ho's memorial house at Kim Lien relic site to Lang Sen Stadium at 7:00 p.m. on May 15; Opening of Lang Sen Festival at 8:00 p.m. on May 15; Summary at Ho Chi Minh Square at 8:00 p.m. on May 19.

Procession of Uncle Ho's photo at the Sen Village Festival in 2022. Photo: Duc Anh

The festival will have many rich and unique cultural and artistic activities, including activities organized by the Department of Culture and Sports and the People's Committee of Nam Dan district, including: Nghe An Province's Lotus Village Singing Festival 2023 (from May 15 to May 18, at the Provincial Traditional Arts Center); Culinary competition on preparing dishes from lotus (from May 16 to 18 in Vinh city and Nam Dan district); Exhibition of topics about Uncle Ho (from May 15 to 30 at Kim Lien Relic Site, Nam Dan district; Ho Chi Minh Square, Vinh city).

In addition, there will be a street carnival "Summer Dance 2023" on the evening of May 18 in Vinh city; Vi and Giam folk song performances and art performances (from May 16-18, in Vinh city, Cua Lo town, Nam Dan district); Cultural festival of cuisine and tourism; display of typical products, OCOP products inside and outside the province (from May 15-19 at Ho Tung Mau walking street, Vinh city); Organizing Famtrip and Presstrip "Returning to Sen Village" (from March); Contest "Uncle Ho in the hearts of Nghe An youth" (from May 1-19); Volleyball tournament and traditional martial arts tournament of Sen Village Festival 2023 (from May 15-18 in Kim Lien commune, Nam Dan district).

In addition, there are also cultural, artistic, sports and camping activities of Nam Dan district; folk games associated with Uncle Ho's childhood activities at Lang Sen Stadium and Chung Son Temple, Kim Lien commune, Nam Dan district.

Art program at the 2022 Lotus Village Festival. Photo: Duc Anh

In addition to the activities organized by the Department of Culture and Sports and the People's Committee of Nam Dan district, there are also activities organized by the Department of Culture and Sports of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, including: Hanoi - Nghe An Art Exhibition and cultural space, tourism, typical products of Hanoi from May 15-19 at the Provincial Cultural Center (host unit: Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports); Ao Dai fashion show with the theme "Lotus" from May 18-19 at Ho Chi Minh Square (host unit: Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports).

In addition, there are also activities hosted by units and enterprises, including: Art program "Mother of Lotus Village" on May 16 at Chung Son Temple, Kim Lien Commune, Nam Dan District (host unit: Bac A Bank, TH Group; co-hosted by Nghe An Department of Culture and Sports); Youth Music Festival 2023 from May 13-19 in Vinh City (host unit: Vietnam National Academy of Music); Marathon "Journey to Lotus Village" from May 7 in Vinh City, Cua Lo Town and Nam Dan District (host unit: Nong Thon Viet Magazine); Hot Air Balloon Festival - Fly Up Vietnam - Cua Lo 2023 from May 16-21 at Binh Minh Square, Cua Lo Town (host unit: Vinasing Group Joint Stock Company).