The Xuan Pha dance re-enacts a past event of five neighbouring countries presenting gifts accompanied by their distinctive dance and singing performances to pay homage to King Le Thai To after his victory over Chinese Ming invaders in the 15th century. After hundreds of years, it has become a unique and significant folk dance celebrated annually. The event takes place from the 10th to the 12th of the second lunar month in Xuan Truong commune, Tho Xuan district, Thanh Hoa province.

Xuan Pha is a traditional dance in Xuan Truong commune, Tho Xuan district, Thanh Hoa province.

The Xuan Pha folk dance in the central province of Thanh Hoa was recognised as a national intangible heritage at a ceremony on March 6.