The procession of boats traveled upstream along the Huong River for the Hue Nam Temple Festival

The Hue Nam Temple Festival, held in the seventh lunar month of 2026, officially opened on the morning of August 20 at the Thien Tien Thanh Giao Holy Place (352 Chi Lang Street, Phu Xuan Ward).

Following the opening ceremony, the procession, carrying dozens of ceremonial platforms, moved down to the boats and headed toward Hue Nam Temple. Dozens of elaborately decorated boats traveled together upstream along the Huong River, passing by many scenic sites and Hue’s iconic bridges, creating an impressive festival scene.

According to the Organizing Committee, the Hue Nam Temple Festival will take place from August 20 to 22, with the participation of more than 20,000 people. During the festival, visitors and residents can visit Hue Nam Temple free of charge.

The following are photos captured by Hue Today Online:

 The Hue Nam Temple Festival in the 7th lunar month attracted more than 20,000 participants
 The Hue Nam Temple Festival, in this 7th lunar month, takes place from August 20 to 22
 Visitors arrived early to watch the festival
 Young Mediums and followers took part in the Hue Nam Temple Festival
 The Hue Nam Temple Festival is a traditional practice carrying spiritual cultural elements for a segment of the population in Hue in particular, and the whole country in general
 After the rituals at the Thien Tien Thanh Giao Holy Place, the procession got down on the boats and headed toward Hue Nam Temple on Mount Ngoc Tran
 The procession passed under Truong Tien Bridge...
 ... and headed straight toward Hue Nam Temple
 The procession of boats passed by many scenic sites along both banks of the Huong River
 During the festival, visitors and residents can visit Hue Nam Temple free of charge
By NHAT MINH - DINH HOANG