Yen Tu is widely regarded as one of the main Buddhist centers in Vietnam. It was established by Tran Nhan Tong in the 13th century and has since become a significant place for Buddhist meditation. The complex is home to numerous pagodas and shrines, housing a vast collection of statues and artifacts.
The festival begins with traditional rituals, such as drum beating, bell ringing, and other spiritual practices.
During the opening ceremony of the festival, participants come together to pray for peace.
The number of visitors to the area has increased by 19% compared to the same period last year, with around 138,000 arrivals since the start of the lunar new year.
A foreign visitor joins the opening ceremony of the Yen Tu spring festival.
Pilgrims and visitors gather at Dong pagoda, the largest bronze-made pagoda in Asia, located in the Yen Tu Mt. complex, to pray for good luck and health in the coming year.
Despite light rain, both locals and tourists gather at the site to participate in the festival.
The Yen Tu spring festival will continue until early May, attracting visitors and pilgrims from all over the country.
Yen Tu, recognized as a special national relic site in Vietnam, has been named one of the top 10 spiritual destinations in the country by the Vietnam Records Organisation.

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