Sai Temple Festival

Associated with the Co Loa legend: The festival commemorates and gives thanks to Saint Huyen Thien Tran Vu – the deity who helped King An Duong Vuong defeat the evil White Chicken Spirit (Bach Ke Tinh) to build Co Loa Citadel.

Custom of the Living King procession: In the past, the king personally came here to pay homage; later, because of the expense, the king issued a decree allowing the people of Thuy Loi village to represent the royal court in organizing the ritual of the Living King procession (mock king).

Selecting the mock King and Lord: The village selects elderly men (usually over 70 years old, healthy, and from harmonious families) to play the roles of the King, the Lord, and the guard officials.

Palanquin procession: The solemn palanquin procession includes the mock King, the mock Lord, and officials and soldiers going from the village communal house to Sai Temple amid festival drums and brilliant flags.

Ritual of slaying the white chicken spirit: Reenacts the ancient legend of expelling evil to protect the villagers.

Cultural heritage: The festival has been recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.