Festivals and Events in Vietnam
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Vietnam’s Mid-Autumn Festival
READ MORE: Vietnam’s Mid-Autumn FestivalIn Vietnam, the 15th day of the eighth lunar month marks the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is also celebrated as Children’s Day. Families gather to admire the moon, carry lanterns in the parks, and participate in various activities.
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New Year in Vietnam
READ MORE: New Year in VietnamVietnam’s New Year, also known as Tet, is the largest and most festive traditional holiday in Vietnam. It is a sacred time for family members to reunite, bid farewell to the old year, and welcome the new one.
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Vietnam Da Nang International Fireworks Festival
READ MORE: Vietnam Da Nang International Fireworks FestivalThe Vietnam Da Nang International Fireworks Festival began in 2008 and has since become an important cultural event in Vietnam. As the host city for the fireworks competition, Da Nang attracts teams from around the world.
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Vietnam National Day
READ MORE: Vietnam National DayOn September 2, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh read the Vietnamese Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, announcing the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (which was renamed the Socialist Republic of Vietnam after the reunification in 1976).
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Hung Kings’ Festival
READ MORE: Hung Kings’ FestivalHung King is regarded as the ancestor of the Vietnamese people. The era of Hung King marks the beginning of Vietnam’s nation-building, bridging the clan and tribal periods to the era of social differentiation.
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Hoi An Lantern Festival
READ MORE: Hoi An Lantern FestivalIn the ancient town of Hoi An, Vietnam, a “Lantern Festival” is held every full moon.




















