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UPCOMING FESTIVALS & EVENTS Halloween 30 Oct 2022 - 31 Oct 2022; Ghe Ngo Boat Race 08 Nov 2022 - 09 Nov 2022; Christmas Friday 14 October 2022 The Flaming Lips Hard Rock Live Orlando , Orlando, FL, US Hayden James Jack Swoon Celine Orlando , Orlando, FL, US Sasha Atnarko The Vanguard , Orlando, FL, US Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Tand The Band House of Blues Orlando , Orlando, FL, US Splish Splash, CHXPO, BigSnoWap, and Zamaxx Orlando, FL, US Melissa Aldana The festival was designed to display the concern of the Vietnamese government for the welfare of the people. The start was sounded by the Binh Duong Province band at 0830 hours. By 0900 hamlet residents began arriving in the central area and were greeted by personnel from province headquarters. Here is the top 10 festival in Vietnam: 1 -TET Nguyen Dan - TET holidays all over the country 2- Hung King Holidays in March 10th ( lunar calendar)- Phu Tho province 3- Saint Giong Festival - In March outside Hanoi in Soc Son district 4- Ka Te Festival - In Champa community in Ninh Thuan Province 5- Perfume pagoda festival - Outside Hanoi Tra Cứu Khoản Vay Atm Online. Vietnam festivals are colorful and varied from North to South, region to region. Joining in these festivals is a great way to witness, understand and absorb local culture, beliefs and traditions. So let’s check out the most famous festivals in Vietnam in the following article to get more information. Table of ContentsLunar New Year Tet Nguyen DanLim FestivalPerfume Pagoda FestivalCold Food FestivalHung Kings’ FestivalBa Chua Xu Temple FestivalHue FestivalMid-Autumn Festival Lunar New Year Tet Nguyen Dan Time late January – early February Venue all over the country. Lunar New Year or Tet Nguyen Dan is the longest and most important festival in Vietnam. It often takes place from late January to early February, depending on lunar calendar. During Tet holiday, all schools, companies, factories are temporarily closed. According to Vietnamese customs, Tet is an occasion for family unions and gatherings so people always try to return their hometowns no matter how busy they are and far away they live and work. Asking for calligraphy words at the beginning of Lunar New Year is one of Vietnamese traditional customs. Photo by Le Quang Photography Before New Year Eve on 1st January in lunar calendar, people are busy to clean and decorate their houses with peach blossom, apricot blossom, kumquat tree…as well as prepare traditional foods such as “banh chung”, “banh tet”, spring rolls… Each region and ethnic group in Vietnam has different traditions and customs to celebrate Tet holiday so if you travel Vietnam during this time, you will have chance to explore the diversity of culture. During the Tet holiday, Vietnamese people will visit their relatives, give good wishes to each other; adults will give lucky money called “li xi” to children and the elder. Besides, they will go to pagodas and temples to pray for a better upcoming year. Lim Festival Men and women in traditional costumes are singing folk songs, called “Quan ho” on a dragon boat. Photo by Tran Cuong Time on 12th & 13th day of the 1st lunar month Venue Lim Village, Tien Du District, Bac Ninh Province ~18km from Hanoi. Lim Festival is a chance to dip into the folk culture of Vietnam. “Quan ho” singing – UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage is one of the main highlights of this festival. Both men and women in traditional costumes will perform folk songs about many topics such as love duets, greetings, trivial objects, love sentiments… Besides, there are many interesting activities and local games organized at Lim Festival like bamboo swings, cockfighting, tug-of-war, wresting, human chess… Only 20 minutes driving from Hanoi, Lim Festival is a great chance for tourists to learn more about Vietnamese traditions as well as local culture. Perfume Pagoda Festival A beautiful green and peaceful scenery surrounding Perfume Pagoda. photo by quang vinh Time 6th of the 1st lunar month – at the end of the 3rd lunar month Venue Perfume Pagoda, My Duc District, Hanoi. Perfume Pagoda Festival begins after Vietnamese Traditional New Year and last until the end of March in lunar calendar. As its name suggest, this festival is organized at Perfume Pagoda Chua Huong – one of the most famous Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Vietnam. To visit different small temples and pagodas in Perfume Pagoda, visitors will take a boat from Ben Duc Wharf along Yen Stream and pass through many beautiful mountainous landscapes, rice fields, and limestone caves. After that, you can choose to climb 120-step stone stairways or take a cable car to Huong Tich Grotto – most sacred and important place of the complex. In 3 months of festival, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from all over the country come to this sacred pagoda. They pray for a happy and prosperous year ahead. Cold Food Festival Time on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month Venue all over the country. Cold Food Festival Tet Han Thuc is a Vietnamese traditional festival which takes places on the 3rd day of the third lunar month. This is an occasion for family gathering and remember ancestors so people will try to come back their home. “Banh troi” and “banh chay” are two traditional cakes of this festival. “Banh troi” are spheres made of glutinous rice flour with piece of dark brown sugar inside. “Banh chay” are larger than “banh troi” with steamed green bean paste inside and served with a sweet soup made of tapioca, grated ginger root and sugar. “Banh troi” is a traditional cake in Cold Food Festival The tradition of making these cakes has existed in the country for a thousand years across the nation. People will put these cakes on their altar to worship their ancestors and wish for a safe and happy year ahead. Hung Kings’ Festival Many visitors take part in Hung Kings’ Festival in Phu Tho Province Time from 8th – 11th day of the 3rd lunar month Venue Viet Tri City, Phu Tho Province. Hung King Temple Festival is held annually in Phu Tho Province ~ km from Hanoi to commemorate the 18 Hung Kings – the nation founders. This festival lasts 4 days, from the 8th to the 11th day of lunar March. The atmosphere of the festival is always bustling with many different folk games including human chess, bamboo swings, rice cooking competitions, wrestling, lion dance, etc. The highlight of the festival is the palanquin procession and incense-offering up to Upper Temple Den Thuong on the 10th day with participation of governmental leaders, villagers, and many visitors. Ba Chua Xu Temple Festival Time on the 23rd – 27th day of the 4th lunar month Place Ba Chua Xu Temple, Sam Mountain, Chau Doc, An Giang. Ba Chua Xu Temple Festival is a famous festival in An Giang Province, Mekong Delta. According to a legend, in the early 1800s, villagers found a statue of a lady dating to the 6th century in the forest. Then they built a temple to worship the lady with the hope that she would bring them better crops and better lives. Incense offerings inside Ba Chua Xu Temple. Photo by Thanh Liem This festival consists of 5 ceremonies Ba Chua Xu’s statue washing; inviting the spirit of Thoai Ngoc Hau, a general in Nguyen Dynasty, to the temple as a commemoration of his merit in reclaiming the land; sacrificing offerings called Tuc Yet; establishing altar; and giving oblations one more time called Chanh Te. Offerings are placed on the table in front of Ba Chua’s statue, including a white pig, pig’s blood and hair called mao huyet’ – hair and blood, sticky rice, fruits, areca and betel, rice and salt, and incense sticks. Hue Festival An elaborate dance performance at Hue Festival Time around April/ May/ June once every two years Venue Hue Imperial City, Hue City. Hue festival is held once every two years in Imperial City of Hue to commemorate the colorful and outstanding cultural heritages of the Nguyen Dynasty – the last dynasty of Vietnam. During one-week event, tourists have chance to enjoy many impressive showcases like art exhibition, calligraphy exhibition, live music, film screenings, acrobatics, puppetry performances, “Ao Dai” Fashion Show… Besides, there are also many interesting activities such as boat racing, kite flying, human chess; performances of dance and fireworks are also included. Mid-Autumn Festival Bustling atmosphere at Hang Ma Street in Hanoi during Mid-Autumn Festival. Photo by dan toan Time on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month Venue all over the country, recommended places Hanoi & Hoi An. Mid-Autumn Festival or Tet Trung Thu falls on the 15th day of August in lunar calendar. In Vietnam, it was originally conceived as an opportunity for parents to spend time with their children after the harvest season. Therefore, Mid-Autumn Festival is an occasion for family reunion and also a children’s day. During the festival, you can encounter groups of lion dancers practicing on the streets, mooncakes displayed in the stores, colorful lanterns and masks hanged and sold in every corners. Hang Ma street in Hanoi and Hoi An Ancient Town are two famous places where you will feel the most bustling atmosphere of Mid-Autumn Festival. The streets are packed with many people and children; music is on and lion dances are performed. People are very happy and excited. Above is a list of some typical and popular festivals in Vietnam which help you understand more about country’s rich culture, diverse traditions and customs. So don’t miss the chance to join these festivals when visiting Vietnam. ngày kỉ niệmmái vòmlễ hộinghi lễbắt tayhiệu lệnhbạn đồng hànhđánh bạiđế chế 1. Grammar Simple and compound sentences Simple and compound sentences Task 1 Unit 5 Grade 8 Write S for simple sentences and C for compound sentences. Write S for simple sentences and C for complex sentences. Guide to answer 1 SECOND 2 C 3. OLD 4. WILL 5. WILL first. I enjoy playing tennis with my friends every weekend. I enjoy playing tennis with you every weekend. 2. I like spring, but I don’t like the spring rain. I like spring, but I don’t like spring rain. 3. I’ve been to Ha Long twice, and I joined the carnival there once. I’ve been to Ha Long twice and attended the carnival there once. 4. My family and I went to the Nha Trang Sea Festival in 2011. My family and I went to Nha Trang beach festival in 2011. 5. I like the Mid-Autumn Festival and look forward to it every year. I love the Mid-Autumn Festival and look forward to it every year. Task 2 Unit 5 Grade 8 Connect each pair of sentences with an appropriate conjunction in the box to make compound sentences. Match each pair of sentences with a suitable conjunction in the box to make complex sentences Guide to answer first. At the Mid-Autumn Festival children carry beautiful lanterns. It’s a memorable childhood experience. => At the Mid-Autumn Festival children carry beautiful lanterns, so it’s a memorable childhood experience. On Mid-Autumn Festival, children bring pretty lanterns, so it’s a memorable childhood experience. 2. During Tet, Vietnamese people buy all kinds of sweets. They make general cakes as well. => During Tet, Vietnamese people buy all kinds of sweets, and they make common cakes as well. During Tet, Vietnamese people buy a lot of confectionery and they also pack banh chung. 3. The Hung King’s sons offered him many special foods. Lang Lieu just brought him a chung cake and a day cake. => The Hung King’s sons offered him many special foods, but Lang Lieu just brought him a chung cake and a day cake. King Hung’s children gave him special dishes, but Lang Lieu brought him a banh chung and a banh day. 4. To welcome Tet, we decorate our house with peach blossoms. We can buy a mandarin tree for a longer lasting display. => To welcome Tet, we decorate our house with peach blossoms, or we can buy a mandarin tree for a longer lasting display. To celebrate Tet, we decorate the house with peach blossoms, or we can buy a kumquat tree for permanent display. 5. The Huong Pagoda Festival is always crowded. We like to go there to pray for good fortune and happiness. => The Huong Pagoda festival is always crowded, yet we like to go there to pray for good fortune and happiness. The Perfume Pagoda Festival is always crowded, but we like to go there for good luck and happiness. Task 3 Unit 5 Grade 8 Connect each pair of sentences with an appropriate conjunctive adverb in the box to make compound sentences. Match each pair of sentences with a suitable conjunction in the box to make a complex sentence. Guide to answer first. Chu Dong Tu and Giong are both legendary saints. They are worshiped for different things. => Chu Dong Tu and Giong are both legendary saints; however/however, they are worshiped for different things. Chu Dong Tu and Thanh Giong are both saints in legend; however, they are worshiped for different things. 2. Tet is the most important festival in Vietnam. Most Vietnamese return home for Tet. => Tet is the most important festival in Vietnam; therefore, most Vietnamese return home for Tet. Tet is the most important festival in Vietnam, so most Vietnamese return home for Tet. 3. Tet is a time for us to worship our ancestors. It’s also a time for family reunion. => Tet is a time for us to worship our ancestors; moreover, it is also a time for family reunion. Tet is a time for us to worship our ancestors, but it is also a time for family reunion. 4. The Khmer believe they have to float lanterns. They may not get good luck =>The Khmer believe they have to float lanterns; otherwise. They don’t get good luck. The Khmer believe that they must float the lanterns, otherwise they are out of luck. 5. The Hung King Temple Festival was a local festival. It has become a public holiday in Vietnam since 2007. =>The Hung King Temple Festival was a local festival; nevertheless / however, it has become a public holiday in Vietnam since 2007 Hung Temple Festival is a local festival; however it has become a public holiday in Vietnam since 2007. Complex sentences Complex sentence Task 4 Unit 5 Grade 8 Match the dependent clauses with the independent ones tomake complex sentences. Match the independent clause with the dependent clause to make a complex sentence. Guide to answer 1. b 2. d 3. e 4. f 5. a 6. c first. When the An invaders came to Vietnam, the three-year-old boy grew up very fast and defeated them, legend says. Legend has it that, when the An invaders invaded Vietnam, the three-year-old boy grew up quickly and defeated the enemy. 2. Because quan ho is the traditional folk song of Bac Ninh, only this kind of singing is allowed at the Lim Festival. Since quan ho is the traditional folk song of Bac Ninh, this type of singing is allowed at Lim festival. 3. Even though Tien Dung was a daughter of the 18th Hung King, she married a poor man, Chu Dong Tu. Although FairyUng was the daughter of the 18th Hung King, but she married a poor man named Chu Dong Tu. 4. If a pair of cows in the Cow Racing Festival go outside the line, they cannot continue the race. If a pair of Festival bulls cross the track, they cannot continue the race. 5. Although the Buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening, it is an essential part of the ceremony to worship the Water God. Although the Buffalo Fighting Festival may sound scary, it is an essential part of the water god ritual. 6. While the dragon boats at Ghe Ngo are racing, the crowds encourage them with drums and gongs. While the dragon boats at Ghe Ngo were racing, the crowd cheered with drums and gongs. Task 5 Unit 5 Grade 8 Fill each blank with one suitable subordinator when, while, even though/ although, because or if. Fill in each gap with a suitable word when, while, even though!although, because, if. Guide to answer 1 Because 2 If 3 when 4 while 5 When 6 Although Translated ELEPHANTS RACING FESTIVAL Elephant racing festival is held by M’Nong people in spring in Ban Don, or in the forest near Srepok River, Dak Lak. Because the space must be large enough for 10 racing elephants, villagers often choose a flat and large area. If the race is held in the forest, the area must not have many large trees. The elephants are led to the starting line and when the signal is given, the race begins. The elephants are encouraged by the sound of drums, cuffs and cheering crowds while they race. When an elephant wins a battle, it will raise its trunk above its head and receive a prize. Although the prize is small, every rider is proud to be a race winner. Task 6 Unit 5 Grade 8 Use your own words/ ideas to complete the sentences below. Compare your sentences with a partner. Use your own words to complete the sentences below. Compare your sentences with your classmates. Guide to answer first. Although I Iike the Giong Festival, ______________________. => Although I Iike the Giong Festival, I have never been there. Although I like Giong festival, I have never been there. 2. Because it’s one of the most famous festivals, ______________________. => Because it’s one of the most famous festivals, we should come to visit it. Since it’s one of the most famous festivals, we come to visit. 3. If you go to Soc Son, ________________________________. =>If you go to Soc Son, you should visit Giong Temple. If you go to Soc Son, you should visit Giong temple. 4. When people go to Huong Pagoda, ________________________________. =>When people go to Huong Pagoda, they like to take a lot of photos. When people go to Perfume Pagoda, they like to take pictures. 5. While people are traveling along Yen Stream, ______________________. => While people are traveling along Yen Stream, they can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the area. When people walk along the Yen River, they can enjoy the beautiful scenery of this area. 2. Practice Task 1 Choose the letter A, B, C or D the word that has the underlined part different from others. Question 1 A. carnival B. command C. archway D. flake Question 2 A. ceremony B. emperor C. incense D. lantern 3. Practice Task 2 Choose the letter A, B, C or D the word that has different stress pattern from others. Question 1 A. regretful B. offering C. procession D. invader Question 2 A. command B. defeat C. regret D. incense 4. Conclusion At the end of the lesson, you need to remember two important grammar points Simple and compound sentences Simple and compound sentences and Complex sentences Complex sentence; at the same time supplement your vocabulary by learning the words below lantern /ˈlæntÉ™n/ lantern legendary /ˈledÊ’É™ndri/ legend saint /seɪnt/ saint worship /ˈwɜːʃɪp/ worship ancestor /ˈænsestÉ™r/ ancestor 1. Vocabulary Task 1 Unit 5 Grade 8 Rearrange the letters to label the pictures. Reorder the letters to name the picture. Guide to answer 1. incense incense 2. offerings offerings 3. pray pray 4. lanterns lanterns 4. crowd crowd 6. cheering cheers Task 2 Unit 5 Grade 8 Complete the text about the Kate Festival with the words in the box. Complete the text about Kate Festival with the words in the box. Guide to answer first. ethnic 2. memorials 3. respect 4. ritual 5. ancient 6. processing 7. perform 8. performances Translated Kate Festival is organized by the Cham ethnic group in Ninh Thuan in central Vietnam. This festival commemorates the heroes – Gods Po Klong Garai and Po Rome and pays homage to these gods. At the festival, the Cham people have to do a ritual to celebrate the costumes from Raglai – the ancient Cham people. They participate in a procession to a nearby temple. When the procession reaches the Cham tower, a group of dancers perform a welcome dance in front of the tower. In addition, there is Pob Bang opening the door performed by a magician in the temple and singing hymns of praise. This is a really fun festival that includes the following activities a performance of the Ginang drum and Saranai flute and the Apsara dance. 2. Grammar Task 3 Unit 5 Grade 8 Choose the correct answer Choose the correct answer. Guide to answer first. If you are Vietnamese, you should know the story of chung cakes and day cakes. If you are Vietnamese you should know the story of banh chung and banh day. 2. Even though the New Year’s Eve is late at night, children stay awake to welcome the New Year and to watch the firework display. Although New Year’s Eve is late at night, the children stay awake to celebrate New Year’s Eve and watch the fireworks show. 3. Children like the Mid-Autumn Festival because they are given many sweets and toys. Children love the Mid-Autumn Festival’ because they are given lots of candy and toys. 4. While children are waiting for the moon to rise, they sing, dance and listen to the story of Hang Nga and Cuoi. While the children waited for the moon to rise, they sang, danced and listened to the story of Hang Nga and Uncle Cuoi. 5. When you come to the Lim Festival, you can enjoy the singing of the most skilled lien anh and lien chi. When you go to Lim Festival, you can enjoy the best song from instant brother and sister. Task 4 Unit 5 Grade 8 Use your own words/ ideas to complete the sentences below. Compare your sentences with a partner. Use your own words to complete the sentences below. Compare your sentences with a classmate. Guide to answer 1. When the Lim festival begins, people come to see the quan ho singing performances. When the Lim festival starts, people come to watch the performance of quan ho singing. 2. Because we have many festivals in January, we call it the month of fun and joy. Because we have many festivals in January, we say it’s the month of fun. 3. If you go to the Hue festival, you can enjoy an ao dai fashion show. If you go to Hue festival, you can enjoy the Ao Dai fashion show. 4. Although sticky rice is very tasty, it’s hard to eat it every day. Although sticky rice is delicious, it’s hard to eat it every day. 5. While we are boiling joint cakes, we often listen to our customers’stories. While we cook banh chung, we often hear stories of grandparents. 3. Communication Task 5 Unit 5 Grade 8 Put the following things and activities in the correct collumns. Put the following things and activities in the correct columns Guide to answer New Year Festival Mid-Autumn Festival family reunion moon cakes visiting relatives lion dance firework displays floating lanterns kumquat welcome-the-moon party the first-footer Hang Nga and Cuoi stories Translated New Year’s Festival Mid-Autumn Festival Family reunion Moon cake Visit relatives Lion dance Fireworks Release the lantern Kumquat Welcome party The person who broke into the house, broke the ground The story of Hang Nga Uncle Cuoi Task 6 Unit 5 Grade 8 Work in pairs, find out which festival your partner prefers. Which three things or activities does your partner like best in the festival he/ she choosen? Why? In pairs, find out which festival your friend likes more. What three things do your friends like best? Why? Guide to answer Tho likes Tet holiday because he likes decorating kumquat tree, visiting relatives, and watching firework displays. He also get lucky money from his family and relatives. The festival is so joyful and happy. Translated Tho likes Tet because he likes to decorate kumquat trees, visit relatives and watch fireworks displays. He also received lucky money from his family and relatives. The festival is exciting and fun. 4. Practice Task 1 Rearrange the sentences to make meaningful sentences Question 1 Festival/ first/ This/ have/ is/ Firework/ the/ first/ I/ ever/ time/ attended/ a/ Firework Festival. A. This is the first time I have ever attended a Firework Festival. B. This is Firework Festival I have a the first time ever attended. C. This is the first time I have ever Festival attended a Firework. D. This is time I have ever the first attended a Firework Festival. Question 2 every/ crafts/ honoring/ Carnival Hue/ Vietnamese/ February/ is/ traditional/ held. A. February Carnival Hue is held every honoring traditional Vietnamese crafts. B. Vietnamese is holding Carnival Hue every February honoring traditional crafts. C. Carnival Hue is held honoring every February traditional Vietnamese crafts. D. Carnival Hue is held every February honoring traditional Vietnamese crafts. 5. Practice Task 2 Rewrite sentences without changing the meaning Question 1 Let’s go to the Flower Festival tomorrow. A. Why not go to the Flower Festival tomorrow? B. What not go to the Flower Festival tomorrow? C. When not go to the Flower Festival tomorrow? D. Where not to go to the Flower Festival tomorrow? Question 2 Don’t miss the opening ceremony of the festival A. Let’s miss the opening ceremony of the festival. B. Don’t remember the opening ceremony of the festival. C. Forget the opening ceremony of the festival. D. Remember to attend the opening ceremony of the festival. 6. Conclusion At the end of the lesson, students need to review the vocabulary and grammar in Unit 5 and know how to express their love for a festival with its features; Also memorize the following words incense /ˈɪnsens/ incense sticks, incense offerings /ˈɒfərɪŋz/ offerings pray /preɪ/ pray cheering /ˈtʃɪərɪŋ/ cheering hymn /hɪm/ hymn first – footer /fɜːst/ – /ˈfʊtə/ someone who broke into the house, broke into the ground memorial /kəˈmeməreɪt/ remembrance respect /rɪˈspekt/ respect ritual /ˈrɪtʃuəl/ ritual procession /prəˈseʃn/ procession HomeExpert solutionsFlashcardsLearnTestMatchFlashcardsLearnTestMatchCreated bybaloo5TeacherTerms in this set 4honortôn vinhhonourn danh dự, thanh danh, lòng kính trọnggratitudelòng biết ơncitadelthành trì One of the best ways to make sure that your trip to Vietnam is an unforgettable one is to plan it around the time of the festivals celebrated in the country. Inspired by the Chinese Lunar calendar, most of the cultural events and festivals in Vietnam are celebrated during specific times of the year. These festivals will not only let you witness and absorb the culture of the country but also give you a soul-touching experience. So, the next time you visit Vietnam keep these festivals in mind to turn your holiday into extraordinary! 14 Festivals In Vietnam That One Must Experience While the majority of the biggest Vietnam festivals in 2022 take place at the beginning of the year, it happens to be the perfect time to witness the country in all its might. Take a look at some of the best Vietnam holidays and festivals that you must not miss during your next trip to this enchanting city. 1. Tet Nguyen Dan Also known as Vietnam Lunar New Year, Tet Nguyen Dan is an important festival in the list of traditional festivals in Vietnam. This Vietnamese festival is celebrated to thank the gods for the arrival of spring while the locals pay respects to their ancestors and get together with family members to welcome the New Year. During this spring festival in Vietnam, the bustling big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are less crowded as many people travel back to their hometowns to celebrate with family. Hanoi is a great place to enjoy Tet as Hanoi Opera House often hosts wonderful parties and firework displays at night while in the morning, you can see locals lighting incense and praying to ancestors at Ngoc Son Temple or Quan Su Pagoda. Don’t forget to be a part of the Tet festival in Vietnam 2022when exploring the country. Held On 1st February 2022 7 Best Places For Shopping In Hanoi To Soothe The Shopaholic Soul In You 2. Lim Festival Image SourceOne of the traditional festivals in Vietnam 2022, Lim Festival is the celebration of Quan Ho’ singing. On this day, people in Vietnam play local games like tug-of-war, bamboo fighting, and wrestling. But the main highlight of this event is the choir singing where people dress up in colorful traditional costumes and sing local folk songs. It is one of the amazing ways for travelers to explore and learn about the traditions and culture of Vietnam. Held on Sat, 5 Feb, 2022 – Sun, 6 Feb, 2022 3. Perfume Pagoda Festival When it comes to Vietnam festivals 2022, the Perfume Pagoda Festival is another extremely important one. The Perfume Pagoda is the most famous pilgrimage site in the country that welcomes thousands of pilgrims who make their way to the sacred caves to pray for a happy, and prosperous year ahead. During this Vietnamese festival, devotees travel through a scenic gauntlet to get to the caves. Pass through a picturesque landscape of limestone mountains via a boat, rice paddies, walk past historical shrines, and about hundreds of steps made of stones to arrive at the ultimate destination. Held On 15th February 2022 Hiking In Hanoi 2022 Indulge In The Enchanting Views Of Nature With A Soul-Stirring Trip 4. Phu Giay Festival Image SourceProposed in the honor of Mother Saint Lieu Hanh, this festival is celebrated in Phu Giay Temple of Nam Dinh province, 55 km from Hanoi city. Why you should come all this way to watch the festivity here is because it is the largest and most original of all. People wear traditional costumes and carry ornated bamboo relics. Of course, there are cultural activities and local games held at this festival. Held on 26th April – 1st May 2022 5. Tet Han Thuc Image SourceAlso known as the Cold Food Festival, Tet festival, Vietnam is one of the unique Vietnam festivals 2022 celebrated in the honor of Jie Zhitui, the loyal underman of the Duke of Quin in the 7th century The Duke neglected his loyal underman who then retreated to the woods with his mother. Jie refused all the requests and appeals from the Duke to come back which made Duke light his house on fire to lure them out to the city. But he refused and instead dies in the fire. The Duke then commemorated the festival in his remembrance when any fire lighting is prohibited for the day. Held in 3rd April 2022 Vietnam Nightlife Guide 2022 15 Places For Experiencing The Best Of Nightclubs, Shopping and More 6. Hung King Temple Festival One of the most eminent Vietnamese festivals, Hung King Temple Festival is one of the National public holidays. This festival is celebrated in all the Hung King Temples spread all around the country. If you want to attend the event then you should visit the Hung Temple in Phong Chau District, Phu Tho province as the main ceremony is held at this temple. This festival is celebrated every year in the lunar month. The day is not decided but normally it is the 8th day or 11th day of the lunar month. Whether you visit the main temple or not you can be a part of the festivities all around the country. Held On 10th April 2022 7. Hue Festival This Vietnam music festival is one of the major Vietnamese festivals and celebration that takes place every two years in the UNESCO-listed Hue City. Experience and enjoy an amazing array of games, cultural events, and performances that is held for a week. In this one of the music festivals in Vietnam activities like dialogue of drums and percussions, Hue Poetry Festival, and Ao Dai Fashion Shows, human chess, boat racing, kite flying, and more, there will never be a dull moment in this festival. You can also enjoy art exhibitions, film screenings, acrobatics, puppetry, and street performances that are a part of traditional customs practiced by the Nguyen Dynasty back then. Held On Fri, 1 Apr, 2022 – Wed, 6 Apr, 2022 Binh Ba Island A Guide To Traverse Through This Majestic Vietnam Island 8. Buddha’s Birthday Buddha’s birthday is celebrated by devotees all over the country, and it is one of the most important festivals in Vietnam. Many temples throughout the country are adorned with lavish decorations and locals bring offerings of various Vietnamese dishes, flower garlands, and fruits. Thousands of visitors flock to Hoi An, considered to be the best place to celebrate this day and to partake in prayer sessions and street parades. Buddha’s Birthday is held at Phap Bao Pagoda with the day starting with a procession of monks along Hoi An Ancient Town’s streets before devotees make their way to the temple to listen to Buddhist scriptures and perform religious rites. Held On 8th May 2022 9. Reunification Day Celebrated throughout Vietnam, Reunification Day is another one of the festivals in Vietnam 2022 which is a national festival as well as a public holiday. On 30th April, South Vietnam got free from American troops and came under one government with North Vietnam. The people of Vietnam celebrate their unification at this festival. Events are organized in different parts of the country like Ethnic group performances and exhibitions in Sapa, displays of fireworks of international teams in Danang, and an amazing parade in Hanoi. You can attend all these festivities and if you are on a vacation in Vietnam on their liberation day. Held On 30th April – 2nd May 2022 20 Best Beaches In Vietnam For Some Sun, Sand & Surf 10. Vietnam Independence Day Every year on 2nd September, Vietnam celebrates the euphoric day of its independence in a grand way. On this day the president of Vietnam read the declaration of Independence of Vietnam and this day is an eminent historical event for the locals. This festival is the National Day of the country and a public holiday. Parades are organized and people celebrate them with great zeal and zest. Held On 2nd September 2022 11. Mid Autumn Festival Image Source This is one of the best Vietnam festivals 2022 that is celebrated on the 14th and 15th day of the lunar month. It is a very colorful festival wherein children and adults come together to enjoy the festivities. Lanterns are lit during the night time which makes this festival more worthy of visiting. Also known as the harvest festival, special food like moon cakes, jellies, and biscuits are prepared and served. Do not miss the Lion Dance performed on this day as it is a real spectacle. Held on 10th September 2022 10 Homestays In Vietnam That Redefine Affordable Luxury 12. Halloween Halloween falls on the last day of October and the people of Vietnam have started celebrating this festival in recent times. Halloween is one of the festivals that are popular all around the world. Whether it’s India or Vietnam, the younger generation celebrated all kinds of festivals which sound fun and have a great concept. The most famous spot to witness the celebrations is Hang Ma Street. From Pumpkin lanterns to decorations and from masks to Witch hats, you will find everything in the markets. You can head to any bar or club and you can have a great time while you are all decked up in your Halloween costume. Held On 31st October 2022 13. Hoi An Lantern Festival If you want to witness a spectacular display, you should not miss the Hoi An Lantern Festival. It is a lantern festival in Vietnam 2022 that takes place every month, transforming the quaint UNESCO World Heritage Site into an awe-inspiring display of paper lanterns of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Every restaurant, bar, shop, and business in the Ancient Town stops using electricity and lights up their venues with hundreds of lanterns as well as candles. While this festival takes place in Hoi An, the Ancient Town area is the best place to celebrate. This too is considered to be a famous festival in Vietnam and also known as the light festival in Vietnam. Held On 10th October 2022 10 Best Honeymoon Destinations In Vietnam 14. Wandering Souls Day Image Source It is believed to be one of the best full moon festivals in Vietnamese culture that the ancestors are able to visit their families on the 15th day of the 7th Lunar Month. On this day families flock to Buddhist temples offering respect to their loved ones and have cakes, treats, food, etc. This is a very extraordinary tradition that is a part of Vietnam festivals and celebrations. Held on 25th August 2022 Honeymoon In Vietnam, 2022 Your Guide To This Underrated Romantic Destination These fascinating festivals in Vietnam are a fantastic way to experience the country’s culture. Plan a trip to Vietnam now and immerse yourself in the rich culture and vibrant traditions of one of the best holiday destinations in the world. For our editorial codes of conduct and copyright disclaimer, please click here. Frequently Asked Questions About Festivals In Vietnam What is the Mid Autumn Festival in Vietnam? The Mid Autumn Festival in Vietnam is a harvest festival celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. The celebration involves offering sacrifices to the god of Earth’. Is Tet a religious holiday? Tet is the Vietnamese New Year and is a national holiday. Tet’ is a short form for Tet Nguyen Dan’ and means festival’. What religion is the most prevalent in Vietnamese? The majority of the population follows folk religions in Vietnam but Buddhism and Catholicism are the other prevalent religions in the country. What is the Mid Autumn Festival in Vietnam? It is a festival where parents buy their children various types of lanterns, snacks and funny masks. What are the traditional celebrations in Vietnam? There are two main traditional festivals celebrated in Vietnam by the locals are Tet and Mid-Autumn Festival. Tet is also known as the Vietnamese New Year and it is considered as the celebration of Thanksgiving, Christmas and one’s birthday on one day. The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most eminent festivals in Vietnam and is celebrated throughout the country by all the locals to celebrate harvest time. Do they celebrate Easter in Vietnam? Easter is an important festival for the Christians residing in Vietnam but it is not celebrated throughout the country. The Christian population celebrates Easter in Vietnam by visiting Churches and organizing special family dinner. How long is the Tet holiday in Vietnam? The Tet holiday in Vietnam is celebrated for a week or two in Vietnam and it is celebrated in late January or early February. How is Christmas celebrated in Vietnam? In Vietnam, Christmas Eve is more important than the main day of Christmas. There is no public holiday on Christmas and the Christians residing in Vietnam celebrate it by attending the evening or morning mass held in the church. Is there a Vietnamese New Year? The Vietnamese New Year falls on the first day of spring and is also called Tet. The Vietnamese New Year is celebrated all over Vietnam as it is the beginning of everything new and it is also a public holiday.

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