The ceremony was attended by senior provincial leaders, including Dang Xuan Phong – Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Dinh Thi Lua – Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Le Quoc Chinh – Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council; Mai Van Tuat – Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province; Tran Song Tung – Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee; along with leaders of departments, agencies, local authorities, and a large number of residents and visitors.

The Tich Dien Doi Son Festival is a traditional festival originating from the reign of King Lê Đại Hành. Historical records state that in the spring of 987, the king came to the foot of Doi Mountain and personally plowed the first furrows to encourage agricultural production, initiating the long-standing tradition of the royal plowing ceremony at the beginning of the year. Over more than a thousand years, the festival has not only commemorated the contributions of past generations but also embodied the Vietnamese value of gratitude and respect for ancestors, while highlighting the importance of agriculture, farmers, and rural life in national development.

The opening began with solemn traditional rituals conducted in proper sequence. The procession carrying the spirit tablet of King Lê Đại Hành from Doi Son Pagoda to the ceremonial altar took place in a sacred atmosphere, accompanied by palanquins, festival flags, drums, gongs, and lion and dragon dances. This was followed by processions honoring the village tutelary deity and the founders of the Doi Tam drum-making craft - a renowned traditional craft of the locality - expressing gratitude to those who established and preserved the craft.

At the ceremonial ground, delegates and local people performed incense-offering rituals and recited prayers, wishing for national peace, favorable weather, abundant harvests, and prosperity for the people. The highlight of the festival - the Tich Dien plowing ritual - then took place. After the official signal, the ceremonial leader, dressed in traditional attire, plowed the first furrows on the sacred field at the foot of Doi Mountain. Following this, provincial leaders also joined in the ritual. These first furrows symbolized hopes for a prosperous new year, sustainable agricultural development, and continued socio-economic growth. The resounding festival drums, combined with the joyful cheers of the crowd, created an atmosphere of excitement and optimism for the year ahead.

In addition to the solemn ceremonies, the festive part featured a variety of vibrant cultural and sporting activities, such as buffalo decoration contests, Doi Tam drum performances, and traditional folk games. These activities enriched the festival atmosphere and showcased the distinctive cultural identity of the Red River Delta.