Da Mai Village Festival – Bac Giang

Bac Giang Bac Giang, Viet Nam

Da Mai Village Festival takes place from the 9th to 10th of February in the lunar month in Da Moi ancient village (now Da Mai ward, Bac Giang city) to commemorate the two princesses of Tran Dynasty Bao Nuong and Ngoc Nuong who had been fighting against the enemy in the 13th century. The Legend […]

Voi Phuc Temple Festival – Hanoi

Hanoi Hanoi, Viet Nam

The Voi Phuc Temple Festival is a celebration of the Genie Linh Lang, who helped the Vietnamese people defend their nation from foreign invaders. The festival is held on the 9th day of the second lunar month in Ba Dinh, Hanoi. The Voi Phuc Temple was built in 1605 to honor the Genie, who was […]

Dong Van Market – Ha Giang

Ha Giang Ha Giang, Viet Nam

Dong Van Market in Ha Giang serves as a cultural and economic hub for the highland ethnic groups in Vietnam’s northernmost province. It’s situated in the historical old quarter of Dong Van town, a place of architectural heritage.

Lady Thu Bon Festival – Quang Nam

Quang Nam Quang Nam, Viet Nam

The Lady Thu Bon Festival takes place from the 10th to the 12th day of the second lunar month in Duy Tan Commune, Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province. It is a traditional festival of the ancient Cham Pa people that was inherited and is still kept nowadays. Lady Thu Bon, also known as Lady […]

Elephant Race Festival – Dak Lak

Dak Lak Dak Lak, Viet Nam

Elephant Race Festival Daklak takes place in springtime, normally in the third lunar month in Buon Don District, Dak Lak Province. It reflects the martial spirit of the M’Nong people in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. In preparation for the festive day, people take their elephants to places where they can eat their fill. Apart […]

Tam Tao Village Festival – Bac Ninh

Bac Ninh Bac Ninh, Viet Nam

The Tam Tao village festival is held on the 10th day of the second lunar month in Phu Lam, Tien Du, Bac Ninh, northern Vietnam. The festival celebrates the birthday of Mr and Mrs Tran Quy, who were the benefactors of King Ly Cong Uan. According to historical records, Mr and Mrs Tran Quy sheltered […]

Tien Dung Chu Dong Tu Festival – Hung Yen

Hung Yen Hung Yen, Viet Nam

The Tien Dung Chu Dong Tu Festival takes place from the 10th to the 12th day of the second lunar month at two temples, Da Hoa temple and Da Trach temple, in Khoai Chau, Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam. Chu Dong Tu-Tien Dung Festival is a  unique love festival in the country. The event’s highlight is […]

Moc Villages Festival – Hanoi

Hanoi Hanoi, Viet Nam

Moc villages festival is held every year on the 12th of the second lunar month. It is an ancient festival for the 5 villages of Moc Quan Nhan, Moc Chinh Kinh, Moc Cu Loc, Moc Giap Nhat and Moc Phung Khoang, Hanoi. Early in the morning, a procession of palanquins, troupes of dragon and lion dancers […]

Cuong Temple Festival – Nghe An

Nghe An Nghe An, Viet Nam

Cuong temple festival takes place on the 14th of the second lunar month at the Cuong temple in Nghe An province. In the past, the Royal Court classified Cuong Temple Festival as a national festival in Vietnam. The festival was held by Cao Xa commune which included four villages of Cao Ai, Cao Quan, Tap […]

Dong Van Market – Ha Giang

Ha Giang Ha Giang, Viet Nam

Dong Van Market in Ha Giang serves as a cultural and economic hub for the highland ethnic groups in Vietnam’s northernmost province. It’s situated in the historical old quarter of Dong Van town, a place of architectural heritage.

Avalokitesvara Festival – Da Nang

Da Nang Da Nang, Viet Nam

The Avalokitesvara Festival Da Nang or “le hoi quan the am” in Vietnamese takes place from the 18th to the 20th day of the second lunar month at the Avalokitesvara Pagoda in Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang City. The Avalokitesvara Festival consists of two parts including the religious ceremony and the festival itself. The […]

Ba Trieu Temple Festival – Thanh Hoa

Thanh Hoa Thanh Hoa, Viet Nam

The Ba Trieu Temple festival is a tribute to Madam Trieu, a national heroine who led a rebellion against the Chinese invaders in the third century. The festival is held on the 20th day of the second lunar month in Hau Loc, Thanh Hoa, northern Vietnam. There are many temples dedicated to her throughout the […]