The Whale Festival – Da Nang

Da Nang Da Nang, Viet Nam

The Whale Festival takes place on the 15th day of the 3rd lunar month in the coastal villages of Man Thai, Tho Quang, Thanh Loc Dan, Da Nang City. This is one of the most important festivals for the fishermen in Da Nang. The Whale festival or “le hoi ca ong” in Vietnamese is celebrated […]

Hoang Sa Soldier Feast and Commemoration Festival – Quang Ngai

Quang Ngai Quang Ngai, Viet Nam

Hoang Sa Soldier Feast and Commemoration Festival takes place on the 16th of the third lunar month in An Vinh Commune, Ly Son Island District, Quang Ngai Province. According to Vietnam’s feudal state history, the Hoang Sa Flotilla was set up when the Nguyen Lords began their reign in the south of the country. Thousands […]

Po Nagar Festival – Nha Trang

Nha Trang Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Viet Nam

Po Nagar Festival or Thap Ba Festival in Vietnamese takes places from the 20th to the 23rd day of the third lunar month in Vinh Phuoc Ward, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province. This is biggest religious festival in the region. The Po Nagar Festival is held at Po Nagar Tower which located on the […]

Le Mat Village Festival – Hanoi

Hanoi Hanoi, Viet Nam

Le Mat village festival is annually held on the 20th day of the third lunar month to worship the village’s tutelary god of the Hoang Family. The ancient village of Le Mat, located about 7km Northeast of downtown Hanoi, is famous for its tradition of catching snakes and making culinary dishes from them. The highlight […]

Lo Khe Festival – Hanoi

Hanoi Hanoi, Viet Nam

Lo Khe Festival takes place twice a year, on the 13rd day of the first lunar month and the 6th of the fourth lunar month. The festival is held in Lien Ha, Dong Anh, at about 18 km from Hanoi downtown. The festival is to show respect and memory of Mr. Dinh Du and his […]