Time: October 5-8
(lunar September 7-10)
Place: Duc Thang
Commune, Hiep Hoa District, Bac Giang Province
Feature: On
lunar September 7 every year, the villagers hold the festival to express their
gratitude to Khong Minh Khong, who was considered the founder of bronze-and-iron
making crafts. Participating in the festival are many bronze and iron craftmen
nationwide.
During the festival, the villagers
hold a procession of Statue Khong Minh Khong from the temple to Thai Bac Hall,
where many other traditional worshiping and offering rites are held. The
festival includes many games and exhibitions on bronze and iron products. Three
days later, another festival is held in the communal house with the
troop-feasting ceremony, running race, folk games, etc.