# Regional festivals and events in Vietnam > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-festivals-and-events-in-vietnam > Updated: 2026-10-19T03:07:54.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2. Various regional festivals, sporting events, and agricultural celebrations are being held across different provinces in Vietnam. In Hai Phong, the Games ON 2026 festival was launched as an outdoor esports and cultural event to support the local night economy. Other large-scale athletic events include the VPBank Dat Sen Hong Music Marathon 2026 and the Global Gate Ha Long ESG++ Marathon, both of which drew approximately 15,000 participants. Additionally, the 10th Quang Ninh Sports Festival and digital citizenship initiatives in Ho Chi Minh City were noted. In Thanh Hoa, activities were organized to commemorate the 96th anniversary of the Vietnam Farmers' Union, highlighting successful economic models such as red dragon fruit, pear guava, and poultry farming. Concurrently, Thai Nguyen province hosted a traditional ethnic minority sports festival featuring activities like crossbow shooting and ball tossing to celebrate the province's 195th anniversary and the International Tea Festival. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: Regional cultural and agricultural celebrations held in Thanh Hoa and Thai Nguyen Thanh Hoa province celebrates the Vietnam Farmers' Union anniversary with visits to successful agricultural models, while Thai Nguyen hosts traditional ethnic minority sports festivals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-cultural-and-agricultural-celebrations-held-in-thanh-hoa-and-thai-nguyen ### 2026-10-10: Vietnam hosts various regional festivals and sporting events Vietnam hosts several major regional events, including the Games ON esports festival in Hai Phong, large-scale marathons in Dong Thap and Ha Long, and the Quang Ninh Sports Festival. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-hosts-major-marathon-events-in-dong-thap-and-hanoi --- Cite as: Regional festivals and events in Vietnam. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/regional-festivals-and-events-in-vietnam