VIETNAM:
Celebrations from North to South

Discover the vibrant traditions and unique rituals of North, Central, and South Vietnam.

Giỗ Tổ Hùng Vương: Hùng Kings’ Temple Festival

Commemorates the legendary founders of the Vietnamese nation....

International Workers’ Day in Vietnam

A national holiday celebrating workers' rights....

Lễ Phật Đản: Celebrating Vesak Day in Vietnam

Vesak Day, or Buddha's Birthday, is one of Vietnam's most important Buddhist festivals, celebrating ...

Lễ Vu Lan: The Festival of Filial Piety

A Buddhist festival to express gratitude to parents and honor ancestors' spirits....

Ngày Nhà giáo Việt Nam: Honoring the Nation’s Educators

Vietnamese Teachers' Day is celebrated on November 20th to honor and thank teachers....

Reunification Day: Celebrating Vietnam’s Liberation and Unity

Celebrates the end of the Vietnam War and the reunification of the country....

Tết Nguyên Đán: Vietnam’s Grandest Celebration

The most important holiday for family reunion, ancestor worship, and welcoming the new year....

The Mid-Autumn Festival: Tết Trung Thu

Children's festival featuring mooncakes, star lanterns, and lion dances....

Vietnam National Day: Ngày Quốc Khánh

Commemorates Ho Chi Minh's declaration of independence in 1945....

Chợ tình Khâu Vai: The Rendezvous of Unfinished Love

A unique market festival where ethnic minority men and women meet to find partners or reconnect with...

Hạ Long Carnival: A Celebration of Heritage and Wonder

A vibrant street parade and international cultural festival celebrating the beauty of Ha Long Bay....

Lễ hội Bạch Đằng: The Festival of Three Glorious Victories

Commemorates the historic victory on the Bạch Đằng River against the Mongol invaders....

Lễ hội Chử Đồng Tử: The Festival of Immortal Love and The Saint

Honors Chử Đồng Tử, a legendary figure symbolizing filial piety and wealth, with elaborate rituals a...

Lễ hội Chùa Hương: Vietnam’s Great Perfume Pagoda Pilgrimage

A long, massive Buddhist pilgrimage involving boat trips and mountain climbing....

Lễ hội Chùa Tây Phương: A Celebration of Ascetic Art and Piety

A spring festival held at the pagoda famous for its magnificent wooden statues, featuring Buddhist r...

Lễ hội Cổ Loa: Honoring the Founders of the Ancient Capital

A historical festival commemorating the guardian deity and the ancient citadel that was the capital ...

Lễ hội Gò Đống Đa: The Victory Festival of Emperor Quang Trung

Celebrates Emperor Quang Trung's victory against the Qing army in 1789....

Lễ hội Hết Chá: The Festival of Gratitude and Renewal

The Thái ethnic people's ceremony to "eradicate all diseases" and pray for health and a successful y...

Lễ hội Lim: The Heart of Vietnamese Folk Singing

A folk song festival featuring "Quan họ" (duet singing), a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage....

Lễ hội Rắn Lệ Mật: The Serpent Festival of Lệ Mật Village

A unique village festival involving traditional ceremonies with snakes, honoring the village's snake...

Lễ hội rước pháo Đồng Kỵ: The Giant Firecracker Procession

A dynamic traditional festival featuring the procession of large, ornamental cannon models to honor ...

Lễ hội Tết người Mông: The H’mong New Year Festival

A New Year celebration for the H'mong ethnic group featuring traditional dances, songs, and folk gam...

Lễ hội Yên Tử: The Ancient Pilgrimage of Truc Lam Zen

A grand Buddhist pilgrimage to Yên Tử Mountain, the birthplace of a Vietnamese Zen sect....

Bài Chòi: The UNESCO Heritage Game of Central Vietnam

A folk performance game recognized by UNESCO, combining singing, poetry, and traditional instruments...

Chùa Thiên Mụ: The Pagoda of the Celestial Lady

A religious gathering at the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda, significant to the city of Hue....

Da Nang Boat Racing Festival: The Vibrant Race on the Hàn River

A traditional boat racing competition on the Hàn River, often held to celebrate Reunification Day, s...

Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF)

A spectacular competition featuring firework teams from around the world....

Festival Huế: A Celebration of Imperial Heritage and Global Culture

An international arts and culture festival celebrating the former imperial city's heritage....

Hội An Lantern Festival: The Monthly Magic of Light

The old town turns off its lights and hangs thousands of silk lanterns for a magical night....

Hue Royal Cuisine Festival: A Taste of Imperial Grandeur

A gastronomic event showcasing the intricate and refined royal cuisine of the former Nguyen Dynasty....

Lễ hội Cầu Ngư: The Sacred Whale Festival

A traditional fishermen's ritual to worship the Whale God and pray for safety and a bountiful catch....

Lễ hội chọi trâu Đồ Sơn: The Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival

A symbolic and competitive traditional buffalo fighting festival to pray for prosperity and courage....

Lễ hội Khinh Khí Cầu: Vietnam Hot Air Balloon Festival

A modern tourism event where colorful hot air balloons are launched over the famous beach....

Lễ hội làng nghề Sình: The Sình Village Craft Festival

A cultural festival in Sình village celebrating the tradition of woodblock printing and folk arts....

Lễ hội Yến Sào: The Salanganes Nest Festival

Celebrates the value and history of salanganes' nests (edible bird's nests), a prized local delicacy...

Po Nagar Tower Festival (Lễ hội Tháp Bà): Honoring the Mother of the Land

A Chăm people's religious festival dedicated to the Goddess Mother Po Nagar....

Quan The Am Festival: A Celebration of Compassion at Marble Mountains

A spiritual Buddhist festival held at Marble Mountains (Ngũ Hành Sơn) to honor the Bodhisattva of Me...

Đường hoa Nguyễn Huệ: The Nguyễn Huệ Flower Street

The city's main boulevard is decorated with elaborate flower arrangements and sculptures to welcome ...

ITE HCMC: International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City

An international travel exhibition and trade fair promoting tourism in Vietnam and the Mekong region...

Lễ hội Áo dài TP.HCM: The Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival

A cultural event promoting the beauty and elegance of Vietnam's national costume, the Ao Dai....

Lễ hội Chợ nổi Cần Thơ: The Cần Thơ Floating Market Festival

A celebration of the floating market culture in the Mekong Delta, showcasing local produce and lifes...

Lễ hội Cồng Chiêng Tây Nguyên: The Central Highlands Gong Culture Festival

A UNESCO recognized cultural festival centered around the music of gongs, celebrated by the region's...

Lễ hội Lăng Lê Văn Duyệt: Marshal Lê Văn Duyệt’s Tomb Festival

A hero-worship festival honoring Lê Văn Duyệt, a revered general and viceroy of the Nguyen Dynasty....

Lễ hội Nghinh Ông: The Whale Worshipping Festival

A maritime festival where fishermen worship the Whale God, praying for safe voyages and abundant cat...

Lễ hội Nguyên Tiêu: The First Full Moon Festival

A full moon festival, particularly prominent among the Chinese-Vietnamese community, celebrated with...

Lễ hội Núi Bà Đen: The Ba Den Mountain Festival

A popular spring pilgrimage to one of Southern Vietnam's most spiritual mountains....

Lễ hội Oóc Om Bóc: The Khmer Moon Worship Festival

A Khmer minority festival thanking the Moon God, highlighted by the thrilling Ngo boat race....

Lễ hội Tây Sơn: The Tây Sơn Festival

Honors Emperor Quang Trung and the historical Tây Sơn peasant uprising that led to national unificat...

Lễ hội Trái Cây Nam Bộ: The Southern Fruit Festival

A major event showcasing the rich variety of tropical fruits from the Southern region, alongside ent...

Lễ hội Vía Bà Chúa Xứ: The Festival of the Lady of the Realm

A major spiritual festival worshipping the regional Goddess Mother Bà Chúa Xứ....

Lễ hội Vía Bà Chúa Xứ: The Lady of the Realm Festival

A large-scale religious festival involving traditional rituals and a procession to worship the local...

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