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Past Event Archive September 2026

Ninh Bình September 2026: Mid-Autumn Moon Festival & Lantern Boat Celebrations

Local team By Inside Ninh Bình Archive
• September 2026 • 5 min read
Archived Event Schedule: The celebrations described below took place in September 2026. This article is preserved as part of our permanent cultural archive. Looking for what's happening right now? View Current October 2026 Events →
September in Ninh Bình was marked by the magic of Tết Trung Thu (the Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival). Children paraded handmade bamboo fish lanterns through village lanes, lion dance drummers echoed across the limestone cliffs, and the Sào Khê River sparkled with illuminated dragon boats.

Highlights of September 2026 in Ninh Bình

1. Giant Carp Lantern Procession in Hoa Lư Ancient Town

Festival Recap

Local craftsmen constructed illuminated lantern sculptures up to 5 meters long shaped like mythological carp leaping over dragon gates (Cá Chép Hóa Rồng). Over 1,500 local residents and travelers joined the procession around Kỳ Lân Lake.

2. Mooncake & Traditional Tea Feast at Tam Cốc Pier

Village Culture

Elderly artisans from Văn Lâm village served traditional baked mooncakes filled with candied lotus seeds, melon seeds, and lime leaf, paired with hot lotus green tea brewed with spring water from local caves.

3. Mid-Autumn Lion & Dragon Dance Competitions

Folk Sport

Acrobatic martial arts troupes from around Hoa Lư district performed high-pole lion dances (Múa Lân Mai Hoa Thung) to driving drumbeats, delighting village children and international visitors alike.

Planning for Mid-Autumn in Future Years?

The Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival follows the lunar calendar (the 15th day of the 8th lunar month). If you plan to visit Ninh Bình around September or October in coming years, check our updated calendar 30 days prior to book riverside accommodation ahead of time!