Artists perform at the Bạch Mã Temple Festival. — VNA/VNS Photo Khánh Hoà

HÀ NỘI — At Bạch Mã Temple, where ancient rituals still echo through the heart of Hà Nội, a traditional festival unfolds as a vivid fusion of folk beliefs and royal court ceremony.

The festival not only meets the cultural and spiritual needs of the community but also contributes to realising the capital’s vision for cultural development oriented toward modernity and sustainability.

The 2026 Traditional Festival at Bạch Mã Temple featured a wide range of performances across various traditional art forms. — VNA/VNS Photo Khánh Hoà

Bạch Mã Temple serves as an important focal point linking other relics within the Four Guardian Temples of the royal capital, including Voi Phục Temple, Kim Liên Temple and Quán Thánh Temple, while respecting the unique values of each heritage site.

This approach not only highlights the historical and cultural depth of Thăng Long (former name of Hà Nội) but also creates opportunities to develop distinctive cultural tourism routes, supporting the growth of cultural industries alongside sustainable preservation.

The event attracted both locals and tourists. — VNA/VNS Photo Khánh Hoà

The 2026 Traditional Festival at Bạch Mã Temple, held on March 30 and 31, was not only a cultural and religious event but also an opportunity to highlight the political commitment, sense of responsibility and proactive efforts of local authorities in preserving and promoting heritage values.

The festival featured a wide range of performances across various traditional art forms, including quan họ folk singing, chầu văn ritual singing and tuồng classical opera.

Through each ritual, melody and movement, the festival not only preserves the past but keeps it alive — a living heritage that continues to shape the cultural soul of Hà Nội today. — VNS

The traditional festival at Bạch Mã Temple blends folk religious culture and royal court rituals, creating a distinctive cultural identity. — VNA/VNS Photo Khánh Hoà

The Bạch Mã Temple Festival attracts many foreign tourists. — VNA/VNS Photo Khánh Hoà

People's Artist Minh Gái performs a traditional opera at Bạch Mã Temple. — VNA/VNS Photo Khánh Hoà

By showcasing various forms of traditional music, the festival highlights the cultural diversity of the thousand-year-old capital. — VNA/VNS Photo Khánh Hoà

Foreign visitors watch the performances — VNA/VNS Photo Khánh Hoà