Sep 12
Day path
The official program is still being posted. Hours below marked Confirmed are from the fest and venue; the rest is a gentle walking order for Saturday.
10:00 AM
ConfirmedDoors open
Hall E welcomes the first lanterns of the day.
10:30 AM
TypicalStage & village wake
Performances, folk games, food booths, and exhibits open.
11:30 AM
ConfirmedKy Nam Inn — screening 1
Quán Kỳ Nam, with a later meet & greet for director Leon Le.
11:30 AM
ConfirmedChess exhibition opens
Play continues through the afternoon. No new games after 4:30 PM.
Afternoon
TypicalFood contests
Pho eating contest and blind boba tasting — times posted on site.
3:00 PM
ConfirmedKy Nam Inn — screening 2
Second showing, followed by a meet & greet with Leon Le.
4:30 PM
ConfirmedChess exhibition winds down
Boards stay for watching; new games close.
7:00 PM
ConfirmedFestival closes
Carry your passport home. See you next autumn.
All day in the hall
- Traditional music, dance, and martial arts on the main stage
- Authentic Vietnamese food booths
- Folk games and a pickleball tournament
- Cultural exhibits honoring Saint Gióng
- Health screenings and civic education tables
- Vietnamese-owned business showcases
- Hands-on activities for all ages