Dong Da Festival

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Cultural & TraditionalHanoi
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsFew historical festivals possess an object
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: VND
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Dong Da Festival in Hanoi

Đống Đa Festival commemorates Emperor Quang Trung's 1789 Ngọc Hồi–Đống Đa victory on the fifth day of the first lunar month. A ceremonial route from Khương Thượng to Đống Đa Mound combines incense offerings, palanquins, drums and historical recitation. Its unmistakable emblem is the Thăng Long fire dragon, traditionally built from straw, leaf sheaths and paper and danced as a symbol of victory.

A straw-and-paper fire dragon turns a military commemoration into the defining image of Hanoi's Đống Đa Festival.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few historical festivals possess an object as recognizable as the Thăng Long fire dragon

02

The mystery stays covered

Its straw, leaf-sheath and coarse-paper body refers to the Tây Sơn campaign rather than functioning as a generic New Year dragon dance

03

The city starts moving

The procession connects Khương Thượng Communal House and Đống Đa Mound with palanquins for Quang Trung and Queen Ngọc Hân, after which martial performance, drums and a formal account of the 1789 victory turn the memorial landscape into the narrative

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Incense and sacrificial offerings to Emperor Quang Trung

Water and renewal

Living ritual

procession from Khương Thượng toward Đống Đa Mound

The sacred route

Living ritual

dancing of the Thăng Long fire dragon

The local code

Living ritual

recitation of the Ngọc Hồi–Đống Đa victory

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Choose respectful city clothing and stable shoes for standing on park paths and roadside viewing areas. Carry a warm layer for a cool Hanoi morning, but keep it compact in the procession...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

VND

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map21.02 N, 105.84 EOpen in Google Maps

Hanoi, Vietnam

TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Hanoi via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Hanoi, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearChoose respectful city clothing and stable shoes for standing on park paths and roadside viewing areas. Carry a warm layer for a cool Hanoi morning, but keep it compact in the procession crowd.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Vietnam and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Dong Da Festival?

Dong Da Festival is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Dong Da Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Hanoi, Vietnam. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Hanoi, Vietnam

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLgodongda.vn
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Listed datesDates TBA
Source statusOfficial source linked
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