A complete trip requires more than just knowing the opening time of the festival. Visitors need to prepare for crowded roads, mud yards, religious spaces and rules respecting the host community.
Watch for official announcements before going
The festival calendar is linked to the lunar calendar and local organization plans. In 2026, the festival takes place from the 12th to 14th of the fourth lunar month. Subsequent sessions may change in scale, opening hours, streams or supporting programs.
Before the trip, you need to check website Van Village, information portal Van Ha Ward and announcements from the Organizing Committee. Don’t just rely on old social media posts.
Movement and parking
Van Village is located next to Cau River; The road to the village can be crowded during the festival. Tourists should go early, follow traffic separation instructions and park at the organized location. Do not stop or park to block residential roads, monument gates or roads for rescue vehicles.
Online map users should choose the correct destination “Yen Vien residential quarter, Van Ha Ward, Bac Ninh Province” and update the route according to actual conditions. If traveling in a group, you should agree on a meeting point outside the crowded area.
Appropriate clothing and equipment
The stadium is full of mud and water. You should use shoes or sandals with good grip, neat clothes, and a thin raincoat or waterproof bag. The camera needs a sturdy strap; The phone should have a protective bag.
Because the festival takes place in front of the temple, costumes need to be polite. Do not wear or use offensive props in the worship space. Young children, the elderly and people with limited mobility should stand in areas with little crowding.
Respect rituals
Offering incense, presenting to the Saints, receiving prayers, and presenting the soldiers are part of the ceremony, not a “break” before the festival. Visitors do not get in the procession line, do not stand in the way of the procession, do not touch worship objects, and do not use flash in restricted areas.
When there is a request to stop filming or retreat from the area, you must comply immediately. All journalistic, flycam or commercial filming activities must be licensed according to the regulations of the Organizing Committee.
See safety bridge picture
Stand behind fences or boundary lines, do not climb on monuments, trees, roofs or temporary structures. Mud and balls can create unexpected collisions; Absolutely do not put your hands or equipment into the yard.
When the crowd moves, do not push in the opposite direction. It is important to remember exit routes and medical points. If traveling with children, write down the guardian’s phone number and agree on a meeting point.
Photograph responsibly
Preference should be given to panoramas, rituals and the coordination of the bridge instead of just looking for the moment of collision. When taking close-up photos of people, the elderly or children outside the performance area, please ask permission.
Do not use images to mock appearance, attire or etiquette. When posting online, write the correct festival name, location, time and avoid unverified information.
Preserve the environment and residents’ lives
Bring your own water bottle, put trash in the right place, and limit single-use plastic items. Do not enter your yard, field, production area or vocational facility without being invited. Do not make prolonged noise in residential alleys. Buy products at establishments with clear information. If you enjoy alcohol, do not drive a vehicle. A responsible tourist contributes to making people feel that opening their doors to welcome visitors is a positive thing, from which heritage has more conditions to be preserved.