Wandering Souls Day is celebrated during the 15th day of the seventh month in the lunar calendar. Equivalent to the All Souls’ Day celebrated in Christian cultures, this festival, however, is observed by both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. Hon and Via According to the country’s traditionally held belief, a human being possesses two souls: a spiritual soul called Hon and a …
Hue Festival – Vietnam
Every two years during the month of April, Hue city in Vietnam celebrates the international cultural event dubbed as the Hue Festival. The event’s intent is to honor Hue’s priceless heritage. History Originally referred to as the Vietnamese-French Festival, the first ever Hue event took place back in 1992. It was eight years later when the fest changed its name to what it is …