The pilgrimage officially opened at the Basilica of Our Lady of La Vang in Hai Lang Commune.

The 2026 pilgrimage will run from August 13 to 15.

Drummers performed during the opening Mass of the pilgrimage.

The opening ceremony began at 5:30 p.m. on August 13, followed by the opening Mass at 6 p.m.

Many Catholics and pilgrims joined the gathering from across the country.

The congregation turned toward the Shrine of Our Lady of La Vang in a solemn atmosphere.

La Vang is a significant place of Marian devotion for Catholics in Vietnam.

The 2026 gathering theme is 'Mary, Proclaimer of the Good News'.

Local authorities have introduced measures for public security and traffic management.

The Hai Lang Commune People's Committee instructed agencies to create favorable conditions for visitors.

Traffic and safety measures have been stepped up for pilgrims.

Traffic police regulated vehicles to minimize congestion on roads leading to the shrine.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Van Quang said authorities are focusing on regulating traffic.

A pilgrim from Ha Tinh Province said traffic was well organized, making the journey smooth.

Monitoring has been stepped up in the pine forest behind the National Shrine.

The Hai Lang Forest Protection Unit is preventing forest fires during the pilgrimage.

Food safety and medical services have been strengthened.

Local authorities have emphasized food safety and inspected businesses.

Businesses have received guidance on complying with food safety requirements.

Medical services have been organized with an emphasis on preparedness.

Hai Lang General Hospital is coordinating with the commune health station.

The 32nd Our Lady of La Vang Pilgrimage is expected to take place safely and solemnly.

Nguyen Chien Thang visited Archbishop Joseph Dang Duc Ngan to extend congratulations.

Archbishop Joseph Dang Duc Ngan will preside over the solemn Mass on August 15.

The pilgrimage will end with the solemn Mass.