Following an impressive opening ceremony, this year’s Ninh Binh Tourism Week has not only created a vibrant highlight for the summer tourism season in the ancient capital but also contributed to promoting the image of a land rich in cultural identity, history, and natural beauty. With a harmonious combination of modern art and traditional values, many outstanding programs such as the FORESTIVAL 2026 music festival, the Vesak celebration at Hoa Lu Ancient Town, and the live-action show “Hero of the Reed” have become major attractions, bringing a youthful and refreshing image to Ninh Binh tourism.
The most remarkable highlight of this year’s Tourism Week is FORESTIVAL 2026, taking place on the evening of May 30 at Binh Minh Square, Bai Dinh Cultural Area. The event features a spectacular stage with advanced lighting effects, modern performance technology, and the signature natural landscape of Ninh Binh.
Forestival 2026 is not merely an entertainment concert but also conveys a meaningful message about connecting people with nature and heritage. The festival is expected to gather many famous artists and thousands of audiences, creating one of the most exciting festival atmospheres of the summer in the ancient capital.
Alongside modern music events, the Vesak celebration held at the Thuy Dinh Stage in Hoa Lu Ancient Town is also attracting significant attention from both locals and visitors. The event will take place on the evening of May 31 in a sparkling setting illuminated by floating lanterns and accompanied by traditional Buddhist cultural rituals.
The solemn and peaceful atmosphere, combined with the ancient charm of Hoa Lu Ancient Town, promises to offer visitors a meaningful spiritual and cultural experience while honoring the long-standing traditional values of the ancient capital region.
Another notable artistic program is the live-action show “Hero of the Reed” staged at the Thuy Dinh Stage in Hoa Lu Ancient Town. The performance recreates the childhood of Dinh Bo Linh and his journey to establish and unify the nation through immersive live-action performances combined with sound, lighting, and modern stage effects.
Through an emotional historical story, the show not only promotes the cultural and historical values of Ninh Binh but also helps visitors gain a deeper understanding of the land that once served as the first capital of Vietnam’s centralized feudal state.
With the harmonious blend of modern art, traditional culture, and historical values, Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026 is expected to become one of the most outstanding tourism highlights of this summer, bringing the image of Ninh Binh tourism closer to both domestic and international visitors.