Thay Pagoda Festival – Hanoi

Hanoi Hanoi, Viet Nam

Thay Pagoda Festival takes place from 5th day to 7th day of the 3rd lunar month each year. During the festival, many monks wearing frocks , holding flowers sticks, chanting intercessions and say masses in the wooden bell’s sounds from everywhere come here to join the ceremony. Worshipping Buddha and altar ceremony – an oratorio […]

Hoa Lu Festival – Ninh Binh

Ninh Binh Ninh Binh, Viet Nam

Hoa Lu festival is held annually on the 8th -10th of March of the lunar calendar in Truong Yen, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh with the purpose of commemorating the two kings Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh. Activities include water procession at Truong Yen water station located on Hoang Long river and worship at […]

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.

Ecopark Marathon – Hanoi

Hanoi Hanoi, Viet Nam

Ecopark Marathon is an annual event that takes place on the 10th day of the third lunar month. The new feature will provide runners with an extraordinary and unique experience. The running routes are filled with sunshine flowers on green grass, clean environment, and eye-catching scenery. It is a new and unique city trail running […]

Hung King Temple Festival – Phu Tho

Phu Tho Phu Tho, Viet Nam

Hung Kings Temple festival is one of the most important national festivals in Viet Nam. Every year, when the third lunar month comes, all Vietnamese citizens head for Nghia Linh Mountain, Hy Cuong, Lam Thao, Phu Tho province in commemoration of Hung kings. The death anniversary of the Hung Kings takes place on the 10th […]

Do Temple Festival – Bac Ninh

Bac Ninh Bac Ninh, Viet Nam

Do Temple Festival takes place from the 14th to the 16th days of the third lunar month in Dinh Bang, Tu Son, Bac Ninh, northern Vietnam. Legend has it that the 15th day of the third lunar month was the coronation of King Ly Cong Uan. Later generations chose the day as a common festival […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

La Van Village Festival – Thai Binh

Thai Binh Thai Binh, Viet Nam

The La Van Village Festival is a traditional festival that celebrates the culture and history of La Van Village in Quynh Hong, Quynh Phu district, Thai Binh province, northern Vietnam. The festival is held on the 20th day of the third lunar month. The festival is said to originate from the ritual of taking to the […]