Each year, in the second lunar month, when the limestone hills of Ngu Hanh Son are softened by the gentle colours of spring and the sound of temple bells echoes through the tranquil air, the Quan The Am Festival at Ngu Hanh Son opens a special season of celebration in Da Nang – where faith, culture and community life come together in a shared sacred rhythm.
In 2026, the festival will take place from 4 to 7 April at Quan The Am Pagoda and the scenic complex of Ngu Hanh Son. The event offers both residents and visitors a deeply meaningful cultural and spiritual space, where every moment invites a deeper connection with the heritage of this land.
Touching a sacred moment of spiritual life
The highlight of the festival is the Celebration of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, accompanied by a series of solemn rituals such as the procession of the Avalokiteshvara statue, incense offering ceremonies for national peace and prosperity, lantern-floating rituals and traditional Buddhist practices.
Within the sacred mountain landscape of Ngu Hanh Son, pilgrims move slowly along ancient stone steps while incense drifts through the air and temple bells resonate across the hills. These moments are not only acts of devotion but also opportunities for reflection – allowing visitors to seek inner calm, offer prayers for peace and reconnect with a deeper sense of balance.
When the festival becomes a vibrant cultural experience
Alongside the solemn rituals, the festival’s celebratory activities create a lively cultural atmosphere. Traditional boat races on the Co Co River, demonstrations of Non Nuoc stone carving, art exhibitions, folk games and traditional performances together form a colourful cultural landscape.
Here, visitors do more than simply observe the festival. They experience the rhythm of community life directly – from the festive drumbeats and the vibrant processions to the harmonious meeting of spiritual traditions, artistic expression and everyday local culture.
A special moment in the journey of discovering Da Nang
Over the years, the Quan The Am Festival at Ngu Hanh Son has become one of the most distinctive cultural and spiritual festivals of Da Nang, drawing large numbers of visitors and pilgrims from across the country and beyond.
Amid the dynamic pace of the coastal city, the festival offers a space where people can pause, listen and reconnect with the deeper values of culture and spiritual life.
It may be the moment of lighting incense in an ancient pagoda, watching a ceremonial procession move across the mountain slopes, or simply standing quietly among pilgrims to feel the connection between people, nature and heritage.
In the journey of discovering Da Nang, the Quan The Am Festival at Ngu Hanh Son is therefore not only a cultural event, but also a meaningful moment for visitors to touch the spiritual depth of this land – where enduring traditions continue to be preserved and shared through time.
DANANG TOURISM PROMOTION CENTER
