Dong Da Mound Traditional Festival

The Dong Da Mound Festival (also known as the Dong Da Battle Commemoration) is held annually on the 5th day of the Lunar New Year. It is a major festival in Hanoi, attended by numerous Party and State leaders, and attracts a large number of people. The festival is held to honor and remember Emperor Quang Trung – Nguyen Hue, the brilliant military leader who led the Tay Son army to defeat 290,000 Qing invaders on the 5th day of the Year of the Rooster (1789). This festival reenacts the glorious victory of the Tay Son army with spectacular martial arts performances, showcasing patriotic spirit, martial valor, and national pride in the struggle and defense of the country.