Travel to Vietnam in Mid-Autumn Festival Don't miss it According to Vietnamese culture and religion, the first and the fifteenth days (based on Lunar Calendar) of the month are special days. In these days, people often serve fresh fruits and flowers in order to express their respect to the ancestors. However, there are several days more special than others when you can experiences many different local activities and learn more about culture if you have a chance to travel to Vietnam during these time, such as the fifteenth day of January, the fifteenth day of July or Vu Lan, and the fifteenth day of August or Mid-Autumn Festival.
Travel to Vietnam The Mid-Autumn Festival is often on September or early of October based on Solar Calendar when the weather becomes cooler and the summer rains disappear. People believe that the moon in that day is the brightest and roundest. Therefore, it is also called "The family reunion" day. It is the day when people are closely tied to each other. All the family and close friends come together, enjoy traditional cakes called mooncakes, see the moon and chat. They give thanks to their ancestors and gods for protecting and bringing them the luck, health, happiness and pray for a good future.