The Tet Holiday, also known as the Vietnamese Holiday Tet or the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, is a time of family gatherings, celebrations, and travel across Vietnam. As the most significant holiday in the Vietnamese calendar, it offers a unique opportunity for travellers to explore the country while enjoying the festive atmosphere. How Long is
Lunar New Year, a sacred moment of transition, has long been the most important holiday for Vietnamese people. This is when families gather together, temporarily putting aside all worries and worries to celebrate a happy and prosperous new year. Tet brings with it the sweet taste of banh chung, banh tet, the color of peach
Vietnam, rich in cultural diversity and tradition, has numerous festivals reflecting its ethnic mosaic. Ok Om Bok Festival, celebrated by the Khmer community in the Mekong Delta, is one such festival. It stands out as a vibrant and profoundly spiritual event. Also known as the Moon Worship Festival, Ok Om Bok is a time of
Mid-Autumn Festival or Children’s Festival, is a vibrant celebration that lights up Vietnam every year. Filled with colorful lanterns, delicious mooncakes, and lively parades, it’s a time for families to come together and celebrate the harvest season. The festival takes place on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, which typically falls in late
Vietnam National Day, also known as Vietnamese Independence Day, is a momentous occasion celebrated annually on September 2nd. This day marks the historical declaration of Vietnam’s independence from French colonial rule in 1945. The reading of the Declaration of Independence by President Ho Chi Minh at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi signified a turning point
The inaugural Vietnam Salt Industry Festival will be held in Bac Lieu Province, a Mekong Delta province known for its salt production, from December 26 to 28, 2024. The first edition of Bac Lieu 2024 festival aims to celebrate Vietnam’s long history of salt-making and promote the unique qualities of Bac Lieu salt. Organized by
The Hoi An Lantern Festival is an event observed on the 14th day of the lunar month and is considered sacred in the Buddhist calendar. Amongst its many phases, the full moon holds particular significance, inspiring beach parties and festivals across the globe. In Vietnam, the enchanting Hoi An Lantern Festival is a celebration that
The Hue Festival is a vibrant celebration of Vietnamese culture and history held every two years in the charming city of Hue, Vietnam’s former capital. Hue Festival Week 2024 promises a unique experience, with a series of events themed “Cultural Heritage with Integration and Development.” The festival offers a captivating glimpse into Vietnam’s rich past
Vesak Day, also known as Buddha’s Birthday in Vietnamese, is the most important Buddhist event in Vietnam and throughout Asia. This holiday honours Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, at his birth, enlightenment, and nirvana. This day is dedicated to charity, vegetarian meals, lantern festivals, and temple decorations. Origin of Vesak Day and Vesak 2024
Embark on a thrilling exploration of Vietnam’s treasured festival, the Hung Kings’ Temple Festival. This national excursion is more than just a birthday party; it is a deep journey through Vietnamese history, in honor of the kingdom’s founding fathers, the Hung King. View of the Hung Kings’ Festival The Hung Kings’ Temple Festival, additionally called
