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NIMO CURATED · September 6, 2026EVENT DETAILS
Nghe AnFamily & culture

Buon Xao: the moon-day festival of Ke On

Buon Xao is scheduled for 29–30 September 2026 at the Le Loi citadel site in Ke On, Tien Dong. Its community setting is the point: understanding how people remember and gather, rather than expecting a packaged tourist programme with every performance and activity arranged for visitors.

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Festival visitors climb a stepped path between green hills and colourful flags at the Le Loi citadel heritage site.
Venue photoPhoto source

Archive photograph of the Buon Xao festival on 4 October 2023 at the Le Loi citadel and Le Thai To temple site, then in Tien Ky commune. This is not the 2026 edition. Photo: Trọng Hùng.

NIMO · FOR YOUR FAMILY

The editor's view

Buon Xao's setting is a historic site, but the story is not confined to old remains.

The village name, gathering place and community occasion offer a way into the relationship between a locality and its memory.

When
29–30 Sep 2026 · 19th–20th days of the eighth lunar month
Where
Le Loi citadel site, Ke On village, Tien Dong commune
Tickets & conditions
No fee published; ask locally for the daily programme
Official sourcedatafiles.nghean.gov.vn · Checked · September 6, 2026
Official information ↗Reference schedule · registration and calendar export unavailable

Let the place name lead

The Le Loi citadel site in Ke On is the named setting for the two-day occasion. Before travelling, a family could read a short account of Le Loi, then ask a local organiser how the site relates to the celebration. That leaves room for an explanation rooted in the place, rather than arriving with a ready-made interpretation of everything.

Observe before joining in

At a community gathering, visitors may not immediately recognise the boundary between ritual and social activity. Notice how residents behave and ask before joining. For children, explain concrete actions: wait a turn, leave offerings untouched and keep a route clear. Respect does not make the occasion less interesting; it helps an encounter happen on the community's own terms.

Two days need not mean every activity

Before a long journey, obtain the detailed programme and choose a suitable part; 29–30 September alone does not tell you when to arrive. Avoid promising a particular game or dish before it is announced. Consider one activity that welcomes visitors, with a separate meal and rest, instead of following both days from beginning to end.

A plan that is enough

  • Reopen the official source for “Buon Xao: the moon-day festival of Ke On” on the day of the visit; check timing, venue and entry terms.

  • Open the official page on the day of your visit to confirm timing, weather and venue changes.

  • Save a meeting point and exit before entering a crowded area.

  • Bring water, light rain protection and an indoor backup for children.

Sources behind this guide
NIMO CALENDAR

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