The Hoi An Lantern Festival takes place every 14th day of the lunar month. Expect lovely floating lanterns cruising gently on the river and a slew of people enjoying the event’s merry atmosphere. We've listed a few reasons why going to the Hoi An Lantern fest is best for your wandering soul. The dates for the 2020 Hoi An Lantern Festival include: January 8th, February 7th, …
Lim Festival – Vietnam
Celebrated on the 12th to the 13th day of the first lunar month, the Lim Festival is a national cultural activity. It honors beloved folk songs unique to the Bac Ninh Province of Vietnam as well as the Red River Delta region. Expect to be impressed if not moved by the event’s most distinguishing feature: the Quan Ho singing. Songs and Events Quan Ho is a celebration of …
Hung Kings’ Temple Festival – Phu Tho Province
Held every year from the 8th until the 11th day of the third Lunar month, the Hung King Temple Festival, also known as the Death Anniversary of the Hung Kings, is considered a public holiday in Vietnam since 2007. The festival commemorates the contribution given by Vietnam’s first emperors and founders. Kinh Durong Vurong was the first ever Hung King. He came into power …
Buddha’s Birthday – Vietnam
Buddha’s Birthday is a festival held every 15th day of the fourth month in the Lunar Calendar. The event takes place on the day of the full moon and is considered one of Vietnam’s most important religious and national festivals. Buddhism’s inherent importance in Vietnamese society makes this as one of the most celebrated events in the country. Monks, locals, followers of …
Tet Festival: Vietnamese Lunar New Year
Celebrated during late January and early February, the Tet Festival marks the start of spring and the end of winter in the Lunar calendar. It's known as the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, and coincides with the Chinese New Year. Tet is an abbreviated form of Tết Nguyên Đán which, when translated from Vietnamese, means ‘The Feast of the First Morning of the First Day’. This …
Visiting Ho Chi Minh City in January
Kick off the new year by visiting Ho Chi Minh City in January. The weather's warm, but not scorching hot, it's less rainy, and the holiday the Lunar New Year hangs around the corner. It's a busy time in Saigon, so make your travel reservations well in advance. Climate Averages in Ho Chi Minh in January Although January is one of the coldest months of the year in Hoi Chi …
Visiting Hanoi in January
Bring a jacket if you'll be visiting Hanoi in January. The high humidity combined with the lower temperatures makes it feel especially chilly. However, this could be a welcome change from Hanoi's summer heat. While January may not be ideal for warm weather fans, it's prime time to explore Vietnam's fascinating capital city without sweating around every turn. Climate Averages …
Phu Giay Festival – Nam Dinh Province
The Phu Giay Festival is one of Vietnam’s biggest national festivals. The event celebrates and pays tribute to Lieu Hanh, the Goddess or “Holy Mother” of Vietnam. She is one of four immortal gods, and the sole god based on a real 16th-century princess who died young. Locals believe that their entire community is a family all of whom have the same ancestors. General Tran Hung …