HÀ TIÊN KHAI MẠC LỄ HỘI TRUYỀN THỐNG KỶ NIỆM 263 NĂM NGÀY MẤT BÀ MẠC MI CÔ VÀ 246 NĂM NGÀY MẤT ÔNG MẠC THIÊN TÍCH

07/11/2026

On the evening of November 5, 2026 (the 27th day of the 9th lunar month in the Year of the Horse – Binh Ngo), at the grounds of the Lady Mac Mi Co Temple, Ha Tien Ward held the opening ceremony of its Traditional Festival, commemorating the 263rd anniversary of the passing of Lady Mac Mi Co (1763–2026) and the 246th anniversary of the passing of Mac Thien Tich (1780–2026).

The opening ceremony was attended by leaders of An Giang Province and Ha Tien Ward, representatives of neighboring localities, former Ha Tien leaders from various periods, representatives of provincial departments and agencies, descendants of the Mac family, as well as a large number of local residents and visitors.

The highlight of the opening night was a special artistic performance featuring a variety of captivating acts celebrating national history, love for one's homeland and country, expressing gratitude to the ancestors, and honoring the beauty of Ha Tien's land and people. The program brought together numerous artists and singers from Ha Tien and Ho Chi Minh City, featuring musical and dance performances, traditional Vietnamese vọng cổ singing, theatrical excerpts, circus acts, and magic shows, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

Throughout the festival, visitors can also enjoy a wide range of cultural, artistic, and experiential activities, including exhibitions and displays of local products, tourism promotion, local cuisine, traditional Vietnamese amateur music performances (Đờn ca tài tử), a Pickleball tournament, folk games, and a mobile library service.

On this occasion, the Organizing Committee presented a Certificate of Merit from the Chairman of Ha Tien Ward People's Committee to Mr. Nguyen Chu Sam, Director of Kim Thuy Lam Company, in recognition of his contributions to the organization of the festival.

The festival takes place in two periods: November 5–7 and November 12–13, 2026.

Visitors are warmly invited to Ha Tien to explore, experience, and discover the distinctive cultural and culinary beauty of this beautiful borderland destination!

Text and photos: Ha Tien Ward Trade and Tourism Promotion Center

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