Doi Co Temple is a cultural landmark closely associated with the local community’s spiritual life. According to folk legend, the temple was built to worship two women from Dinh Bang in Bac Ninh who contributed to transporting goods and supplying troops fighting foreign invaders.
Over time, the site has become a place where local residents and pilgrims from across the country come to offer incense, pay their respects, and pray for peace and happiness.
In 2005, the Doi Co Temple–Cam Lo Pagoda complex was recognised as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic site. In 2017, Doi Co Temple was officially recognised as a provincial-level tourist attraction. These milestones affirmed the site’s heritage value while highlighting the need to continue preserving, safeguarding, and promoting cultural heritage in connection with community life.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Nguyen Thu Hoai, Vice Chairwoman of the Cam Duong Ward People’s Committee and Head of the Festival Organising Committee, emphasised the significance of preserving, safeguarding, and promoting traditional cultural values and folk beliefs associated with the Doi Co Temple historical and cultural relic site.
She affirmed that the festival not only caters to the community’s cultural and spiritual needs but also helps educate younger generations about traditions, foster pride in their homeland, strengthen community bonds, and promote the locality’s image.
The 2026 Doi Co Temple Festival runs from October 20 to 23, featuring a wide range of cultural, religious, and sporting activities. Traditional rituals are conducted solemnly to express reverence and gratitude to the two Sacred Ladies, while community art performances help promote the cultural identities of ethnic groups and strengthen solidarity among local residents.
In addition, exhibition and product display areas provide opportunities to promote local agricultural produce, One Commune One Product (OCOP) specialties and the locality’s distinctive strengths to visitors.
