Famous festivals in Vietnam attract tourists

Famous festivals in Vietnam have been around for a long time, imbued with national cultural values. Follow 63Stravel to explore these unique festivals!

Famous festivals in Vietnam such as: Hoa Lu Festival, Giong Festival, Lim Festival, etc. are opportunities for the community to come together, colorful spiritual parties, helping people bond more closely together. So do you know any special festivals in Vietnam? Join 63Stravel to explore the most unique festivals!

Famous festivals in Vietnam attract tourists

Below are famous festivals in Vietnam that attract domestic and international tourists to visit every year. Let's find out!

Ba Chua Xu Temple Festival

Ba Chua Xu Temple Festival, also known as Via Ba Festival, is held from the night of April 23 to April 27 of the lunar calendar every year in An Giang province. The festival is very large, including five main events with many activities and religious rituals organized by local people here. Ba Chua Xu Temple Festival is an opportunity for people to get closer to each other, and importantly, to show respect and honor Ba Chua Xu.

Return to An Giang to worship the Via Ba Chua Xu festival of Sam mountain

Hoa Lu Festival

Referring to famous festivals in Vietnam, one cannot ignore the Hoa Lu festival in Ninh Binh province. This is an important festival that takes place at the beginning of the third lunar month every year, to commemorate the two emperors Le Dai Hanh and Dinh Tien Hoang. The festival has many traditional rituals, is an opportunity for people here to connect with each other and an opportunity for tourists to explore the culture of this land.

Ninh Binh Hoa Lu Festival - Unique cultural feature of the ancient capital

Yen Tu Spring Festival

The annual Yen Tu Spring Festival always attracts thousands of domestic and international tourists to visit and participate. The festival takes place from January to the end of the third lunar month. This is an opportunity for people and tourists to have interesting experiences about the unique culture of the Northern people. As well as discover more beautiful things in the beloved land of Quang Ninh.

Yen Tu Festival - The first event of the year that attracts tourists from near and far

Giong Festival

This is one of the famous festivals in Vietnam held in a big way at Phu Dong temple. The festival takes place on April 8 to April 9 of the lunar calendar every year. This is not only Vietnam's intangible cultural heritage but also a symbol of conservation, enhancing the spirit of protecting and preserving national cultural identity.

Colors of traditional culture in the Giong festival opening ceremony at Phu Dong temple

Hoi An Lantern Festival

Hoi An Lantern Festival is an event recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage. Lantern performances with all colors, sizes, and shapes have made the ancient Hoi An Ancient Town more sparkling and brighter. 

Hoi An Lantern Festival - The most anticipated unique event in Hoi An

On the 14th day of every lunar month, every house here simultaneously turns off the electricity and lights candles in lanterns to release into the romantic river. Hoi An Lantern Festival becomes even more unique and famous with the attention of international friends, making the festival more colorful and impressive.

Cau Ngu Festival in the Central region

Every year in the third lunar month, in localities bordering the sea such as Da Nang, Phu Yen, Khanh Hoa,... Cau Ngu festival is often held. This is a unique festival of the coastal fishing community with wishes for a favorable new year. The festival is held quite large, with the participation of many people creating a national cultural beauty that you cannot ignore.

The coastal Ngu Cau Festival is a national intangible cultural heritage

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Lim Association

When mentioning famous festivals in Vietnam, you will probably immediately think of Lim Festival, right? The festival is often held at the beginning of the new year with many unique programs. Lim Festival represents spiritual culture and is a way to remember the merits of predecessors. At the same time, educating young people preserves that traditional beauty.

Lim Festival - The most famous traditional cultural festival in Bac Ninh province

Hung Temple Festival

Hung Temple Festival is one of the biggest festivals in Vietnam, held on the 10th day of the third lunar month every year, at Hung Temple, Phu Tho province. The festival aims to help people remember the merits of the Hung Kings, as well as express their gratitude and love for their homeland. 

Hung Temple Festival - Offering incense to commemorate the Hung Kings

Perfume Pagoda Festival

For tourists who love spiritual tourism, don't miss the Perfume Pagoda festival in Ha Tay province! The festival is held on the 6th day of the 1st lunar month and lasts until the last week of the 3rd lunar month every year. The Perfume Pagoda Festival means opening the mountains or opening up the local forests. This is a ritual with unique meaning, opening the celebration at this famous temple.

Perfume Pagoda Festival - Typical beauty of the North during Tet

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Hue Festival

Hue Festival is a major festival of Vietnam held every 2 years in Hue City. Coming here, visitors can not only admire unique architectural masterpieces, but also experience games and cultural events. Moreover, visitors can also participate in festivals that are organized on an extremely large scale and splendidly.

Hue Festival

Hue Festival is held for 1 week, aiming to portray this land from past to present. Outstanding events at Hue Festival include: Sea Festival, Ao Dai Festival, Nam Giao Worshiping Ceremony, Royal Palace Night, Kite Flying Competition, Human Flag Competition,... 

Mid-Autumn Festival

Mid-Autumn Festival is usually held on the 14th - 15th day of the 8th lunar month every year. This is a colorful festival dedicated to children across the country, so Mid-Autumn Festival is also called Children's Festival, Moon Festival or Reunion Festival. On this occasion, everywhere you go you will see lanterns, lion dances, and moon cakes with many bright colors. Traditionally, this is the time after the harvest season so many families will spend this festival enjoying and relaxing.

Mid-Autumn Festival - Traditional cultural beauty of Vietnam

This article shares many famous festivals in Vietnam that attract a large number of international tourists. Festivals not only carry the beauty of national culture but also the value of solidarity and national pride. If you have the opportunity to visit tourist destinations, don't forget to explore these unique festivals!

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Update day : 15/08/2024