In March, the streets of Lang Son are filled with the red color of flags, flowers, banners, and slogans.
On the roads leading to Ky Cung Temple and Ta Phu Temple, the loudspeaker sounds harmonize with the busy rhythm of people, creating a very unique atmosphere of the big festival.
This year, that feeling is even clearer when the election day for National Assembly deputies of the 16th term and People's Council deputies at all levels for the 2026 - 2031 term takes place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, which is also the Ky Cung - Ta Phu main festival of Lang Son province.
Amidst that context, in cyberspace, the message "Votes first, festivals later" is emphasized as a "new trend" in Lang Son in the days leading up to the election.
On personal social media pages, KOLs "Co Tho Oi", "Pham Ngoc Son", "Lang Son Co Ngoc", KOLs "Trieu Hai Yen", "Dat Thich Du Dua", "Lau Nuong Mai Anh", "Nguyen Thuy Linh"... simultaneously spread this message.
KOL Trieu Hai Yen believes that participating in spreading the message "Vote first, go to festivals later" is not only to respond to local propaganda activities, but also a way for young people to show civic responsibility in a way close to the online community.
According to Ms. Hai Yen, the special point of this year is the atmosphere of elections and festivals present in one day. Therefore, each post or short video, if implemented in the right spirit, will both remind people of their rights and civic obligations and contribute to spreading the beautiful image of Lang Son.
KOL Nguyen Thuy Linh said that the approach through social networks helps the election message reach young people faster. According to her, the important thing is not only the spread but also creating a beautiful mindset for the community on a special day of the locality.
I hope that people and tourists coming to Lang Son on March 15 will share a very beautiful spirit, go to the election first to exercise their rights and responsibilities as citizens, and then go to the festival later to fully enjoy the cultural atmosphere of Lang Son," Nguyen Thuy Linh shared.
In fact, that message is also very close to the requirements of local organization.
Ky Cung - Ta Phu Temple Festival 2026 takes place from March 10 to 15, i.e. from January 22 to 27, with many unique activities such as rituals, palanquin processions, folk games, attracting many local people and tourists.
Therefore, the work of propaganda, regulation and ensuring safety for both elections and festivals is set out. At the same time, do not let the joyful spring atmosphere obscure the meaning of the day the whole people go to vote.
In the digital environment, local influencers can become a bridge to bring political messages closer to the community, especially young people.
In Lang Son these days, flags and flowers are ready on the streets, the festival space has caught up, and polling stations are also well prepared for March 15.
In that picture, the harmony between the sense of responsibility and the joy of the festival is creating a very unique beauty of the river and mountain festival in the remote border region.
