5 Vietnam Festival Dates and Celebrations That You Can’t Afford To Miss

5 Vietnam Festival Dates and Celebrations That You Can’t Afford To Miss

Along with the breathtaking natural landscapes and the kaleidoscopic culture, Vietnam attracts tourists with unforgettable festivals celebrated in the country. Some of the deepest secrets of the S-shaped country are revealed if you opt for ​Vietnam tours​ during the festive seasons.

Vietnamese follow the Chinese lunar calendar, and most of the festivals are celebrated around that time. The country though has some amazing skyscrapers but has very little (almost negligible) western influence. You would just enjoy the fun-loving spirit of the proud nation making your trip memorable for a lifetime.

If you are visiting the pristine land of Buddhas and have any of the below questions, then you should definitely read this blog.

1. What are the main holidays celebrated in Vietnam?

2. What are the dates of the major Vietnamese festivals?

3. What traditions does Vietnam follow during the festivals?

4. How long are the Vietnamese festivals celebrated?

Well, one thing to note here is, some of the festivals are celebrated nationwide, and others are limited to provinces. Find out more information about the festivals in the next section.

Hoi An Full Moon Festival:

Hoi An, the colorful city, should definitely top the charts of the city list of the ​Vietnam tour package​. This festival is celebrated on every 14th day of the lunar month, and the city is decorated with beautiful lanterns all around. The massive traffic scenes get transformed into illuminated festive streets and some traditional music being played around the old town.

If you get a chance, buy yourself a ticket to Vietnam’s art contemporary show which is also one of the top attractions of the city. One good news​: The entry is free during the Full Moon Festival.

According to the dates listed in Solar calendar, the festival falls on,

In 2020: January 8, February 7, March 7, April 6, May 6, June 5, July 4, August 3, September 1, September 30, October 30, November 28, and December 27

In 2021: January 26, February 25, March 26, April 25, May 25, June 23th, July 23th, August 21, September 20, October 19, November 18, and December 17

Hue Festival:

As the name suggests, Hue Festival is celebrated at the UNESCO listed Hue city, but it takes place every two years. If you are visiting the city during that period, you get a chance to celebrate an array of events, games, and performances held during the week.

The locals celebrate this festival with an intention to preserve the traditional customs that were followed by the Nguyen dynasty. Hue festival is celebrated in April, May or June and various poetry and music festivals, a dialogue of drums, percussion and other activities are held during

the festive week. It is one of the largest traditional festivals celebrated in the ethnic country, Vietnam.

Lim festival:

Are you excited to experience the Quan Ho Folk singing performances in Vietnam? Lim festival is celebrated on the 12th and 13th day of the first lunar month where both men and women sing traditionally on a dragon boat.

The traditional songs are all about the greetings, love sentiments and the trivial stories of Vietnam. Based on the Gregorian calendar, the festival falls on the following dates. â—? 2020: February 6

● 2021: February 15 ● 2022: February 13 ● 2023: February 3

On your visit to the city during the festivals, you can expect games like Danh du, cockfighting, tug of war, wrestling and human chess being played in the city. The festival is celebrated in Lim village located in the Tien Du District of Bac Ninh Province. If you have rented a car, you can easily visit the location which is just 18 Km from Hanoi.

Perfume Pagoda Festival:

One of the major festivals that draws tourist attention is the Perfume Pagoda festival. The festival is celebrated at one of the iconic Buddhist location sites named Perfume Pagoda.

Hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the country visit this sacred location to pray for the happiness and prosperity of the family. The festival starts with a dragon dance at Den Trinh Pagoda on the 15th day of the first Lunar month. The travelers make a boat journey passing through Yen River and then to the base of Huong Mountain. Well, the journey doesn’t end there. You need to travel on foot by climbing hundreds of steps to reach Huong Tich Cave.

The festival dates are: ● 2020: February 8 ● 2021: February 17 ● 2022: February 15 ● 2023: February 5

Tet Festival:

The festival list will be incomplete if we do not mention the auspicious ​Vietnamese New Year here. It is the biggest festival celebrated in the whole country, where you will see family get-togethers and delicious food all around. Locals visit their hometown and right when the clock strikes 12 making it a new beginning of the day, the locals get on the street to welcome Kitchen God with drums and firecrackers. Tet festival is celebrated throughout the country, and you may find most of the shopping and eating spots closed due to the festival. The festival dates are: ● 2020: January 25 ● 2021: February 12

● 2022: February 1 ● 2023: January 22

Festival time in Vietnam is quite fascinating and gives you the best experience on your tour to the country. If you are already excited, book your exotic ​Vietnam holiday packages​ ​today!

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