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The 240th Traditional Festival – Commemoration of Lady Phi Yến in 2025: New Highlights and Outstanding Activities

The Traditional Festival of Lady Phi Yến – a National Intangible Cultural Heritage – is one of Côn Đảo’s most iconic celebrations, embodying the island’s rich folk culture and deep spiritual history. In 2025, the 240th edition of the festival will take place from December 5–7 (the 16th–18th day of the 10th lunar month) at the An Sơn Temple Relic Site. This year’s event features a diverse range of new activities designed to showcase the beauty of Côn Đảo to visitors from near and far, while elevating the festival into one of the island’s signature cultural tourism experiences.
The 240th Traditional Festival – Commemoration of Lady Phi Yến in 2025: New Highlights and Outstanding Activities

According to the 240th Lady Phi Yến Commemoration Festival plan issued by the People’s Committee of the Côn Đảo Special Administrative Zone, this year’s celebration will be held on an expanded scale, with upgraded cultural and community programs that align with the mission of preserving and promoting local heritage values. Through the festival, Côn Đảo aims to share the timeless cultural beauty associated with Lady Phi Yến – a steadfast, virtuous woman whose life story is deeply intertwined with the sacred history of the island. The event also serves as an opportunity to honor tradition, inspire the community toward humanistic values, and protect the cultural identity and sacred atmosphere of the heritage site.
Across three festive days, visitors can enjoy a rich sequence of ceremonial and cultural activities. The traditional rituals take place with solemn reverence, including the Opening Ceremony, the Mộc Dục Ritual (bathing the statue of Lady Phi Yến), the Offering of Tiên Thường, the Procession of Prince Hội An’s spirit tablet, and the main Commemoration Ceremony on the morning of December 7. Each ritual is carefully reenacted in accordance with traditional customs, reflecting deep respect for An Sơn Holy Mother and the long-standing spiritual heritage of the Côn Đảo community.

FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES

THE 240TH LADY PHI YẾN TRADITIONAL COMMEMORATION FESTIVAL

(December 5–7, 2025)

Activities

Time

Location

Don ca Tai tu Music Exchange Program

December 4th

An Son Temple

Gift-giving ceremony to support local families in difficult circumstances

December 5th
07h00’-  07h30’

An Son Temple

Opening Ceremony of the 240th Lady Phi Yến Commemoration;
Mass Tug-of-War with 240 participants and award presentation

December 5th
07h00’ - 08h20’

An Son Temple

Traditional folk games

December 5th
08h00’ -10h00

An Son Temple

Côn Đảo specialty booths, souvenir stalls, calligraphy corner, beverage kiosks, and more

December 5th – 7th
(08h00 - 22h00)

An Son Temple

“Golden Bell Challenge” Quiz Competition

December 5th
10h0 - 11h00

An Son Temple

Folk Cake-Making Contest

December 5th
Từ 14h00 - 17h30

An Son Temple

Cultural and artistic performances for the community

December 5th
19h30 - 21h00

An Son Temple

Mộc Dục Ritual (Sacred Bathing Ceremony of Lady Phi Yến)

December 5th
21h00 - 22h30

An Son Temple

Flower Arrangement Contest

December 6th
14h00 - 16h30

An Son Temple

Procession of Prince Hội An’s Spirit Tablet

December 6th
15h00 - 17h00

Cau Temple

Tiên Thường Offering Ritual

December 6th
17h00 - 18h00

An Son Temple

Cải lương Opera: “Tình Khúc Thâm Sơn”

December 6th
19h30 - 21h00

An Son Temple

Main Commemoration Ceremony

December 7th
10h00 - 11h00

An Son Temple

Vegetarian Banquet for residents and visitors

December 7th
11h00 - 13h00

An Son Temple

Ceremony Returning Prince Hội An’s Spirit Tablet to Miếu Cậu

December 7th
13h30 - 17h00

An Son Temple


This year’s festival will feature an expanded program, offering a vibrant series of cultural and community activities. Highlights include a 240-person mass tug-of-war challenge, traditional folk games, a folk cake-making competition, a flower-arranging contest, an artistic performance telling the life story of Lady Phi Yến, and the “Golden Bell Challenge” quiz competition focused on the festival’s heritage and local history. Alongside these activities, booths showcasing Côn Đảo specialties, souvenirs, calligraphy, and local cuisine will be open throughout December 5–7, creating a lively cultural space for both residents and visitors.
The Lady Phi Yến Traditional Commemoration Festival is not only a cultural and spiritual highlight but also a key opportunity for Côn Đảo to promote its image and develop deeper, more meaningful tourism products. Both the province and the district recognize the festival as an important annual cultural event that enriches local cultural life, boosts tourism activities, and strengthens Côn Đảo’s presence on the national and international tourism map.
By preserving the festival’s authentic historical values, enhancing its educational significance, and expanding its cultural and community engagement, the 2025 Lady Phi Yến Traditional Festival promises to offer locals and visitors a sacred, distinctive, and profoundly Côn Đảo experience.





 

Author: HHN

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