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 […]
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.
Cua Ong Temple Festival takes place from the 2nd day of the first lunar month to the 30th day of the third lunar month in Cam Pha city, Quang Ninh province. The main festival day is on the 3rd of the second lunar month. Cua Ong Temple is dedicated to Tran Quoc Tang, the third […]
The Hai Ba Trung Festival is a celebration of the two Trung sisters, who led a heroic uprising against the Chinese domination in the first century. The festival is held in various places, such as Hat Mon Temple (Hanoi), Ha Loi Temple (Vinh Phuc), and Dong Nhan Temple (Hanoi). The Trung sisters’ rebellion lasted for […]
Dong Nhan Temple Festival is held annually from the 4th to the 6th day of the second lunar month in Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi. The main festival occurs on the 5th day when there is a ceremony for bathing the statues, opening the back palace, making sacrifices, and light dancing. The temple was established in honour of […]
Meo Vac market is located in Meo Vac district, Ha Giang province, in the north eastern region of Vietnam. The market is open only on Sunday, starting early morning at […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
