On the afternoon of March 15, informing Lao Dong reporters, a representative of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lang Son province said that the province has welcomed about 1.5 million visitors to the Ky Cung - Ta Phu temple festival from January 22 to 27 of the Binh Ngo year, an increase of nearly 700,000 visitors compared to the same period last year.
Total revenue from service activities during this period is estimated at 1,450 billion VND.
In the two peak days of January 26 and 27, the festival welcomed about 1.3 million visitors, service revenue is estimated at about 1,200 billion VND.
Ky Cung - Ta Phu Temple is the largest traditional festival in Lang Son province, held annually from the 22nd to the 27th day of the first lunar month.
The festival aims to show gratitude to Quan Lon Tuan Tranh and Ta Do Doc Han Quan Cong Than Cong Tai.
The highlight of the festival is the palanquin procession ceremony between Ky Cung Temple and Ta Phu Temple, along with activities such as lion and dragon dances, firecracker head paintings, attracting a large number of people and tourists to participate.
This year, the main festival day of the 27th day of the first lunar month falls on Sunday, so the number of visitors to Lang Son has increased sharply.
From January 26th, many central roads and areas around the two temples are crowded with pilgrims, creating a bustling atmosphere in the early spring days.
The increased number of visitors contributes to promoting trade, services, accommodation and dining activities in the area, and at the same time shows the attractiveness of cultural and spiritual tourism in Lang Son.
