Perfume Pagoda (Huong Tich)
Date: January - March Celebrated from the 6th day of the first month to the end of the third month according to the lunar calendar, the Perfume Pagoda is the most prominent of pilgrimage for the Buddhists in th
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Festivals and Annual Events
Date: January - March Celebrated from the 6th day of the first month to the end of the third month according to the lunar calendar, the Perfume Pagoda is the most prominent of pilgrimage for the Buddhists in the northern parts of Vietnam. Thousands of pilgrims endure hardships to reach these sacred caves where they go to pray for well-being, happiness and prosperity in the future. Surrounded by an epic landscape and lush greenery the festival is observed in three places- Huong Tich, Tuyet Son and Long Van. These areas can be reached either by riverboat and a short hike along the riverbank or by taking the Hanoi - Ha Dong - Van Dinh - Huong Son route by road. Most of the crowds visit between the 15th and 20th day of the second month of the lunar calendar.
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Festivals and events in Hanoi
Showing 1–16 of 16 festivals
Plan around 16 festival seasons, public events, Ramadan/Eid periods, book fairs, art cycles, and winter food activity.
Nui Ba Festival
During the Nui Ba annual celebration, thousands of Buddhists and tourists flock to the Ba Mountain to worship and sightsee.
Lim Festival
Lim Festival in Hanoi celebrates northern Vietnam's beloved quan ho folk songs and the founder of these songs, Hieu Trung Hau.
‘Tet’ in Hanoi
This festival is celebrated at the beginning of January or at the end of February, and marks the beginning of the New Year by the lunar calendar.
Whale Festival
The Whale Festival in Hanoi lasts for only two days and is commemorated in the middle of the 3rd lunar month. It is considered to be the biggest water festival among the fisherman of the Danang province where t
Cow Racing Festival
Date: March/April The Khmer celebrate this festival as a part of the Don Ta Ceremony in which tributes are paid to the fore-fathers.
Hung Temple Festival
Held for 3 days from the 9th to the 11th day of the third month as per the lunar calendar, the festival celebrates the Hung Kings, whose contribution to the foundation of the nation is highly revered.
Giong Festival
This festival captures the patriotic ardor of the Vietnamese people and their love for freedom, and is a celebration of their national heroes.
Elephant Festival
Acknowledged as the biggest festival in the middle highland of Vietnam, this festival is significant for epitomizing the martial spirit of the M'nong ethnic group, noted throughout the country for their valor a
Le Mat Snake Festival
Date: April/May Mat is an ancient village in Hanoi and is a purely agricultural one, but it's a long-standing trade has been snake catching and breeding, being practiced here for almost 900 years.
Chu Dong Tu Festival
Chu Dong Tu Festival in Hanoi is celebrated over three days from the 10th to 12th day of the third month in the lunar calendar.
Chem Temple Festival
Date: May 14-16 Every year the Chem Temple festival is held to honor the legendary hero Ly Than who was a defender of these territories during the Hung King dynasty.
Tra CO Village Festival in Hanoi
Date: May 30 – June 7 Tra Co village which is 8 kilometres from Mong Cai town, is part of Hai Ninh district, Quang Ninh province and is dotted with many scenic spots and historical and cultural vestiges such as
Fukuoka Cultural Days
Meant to introduce the people of Hanoi to Japanese culture, the Fukoka cultural days is an annual event held over four days at different venues in Hanoi.
International Circus Festival
Date: August 6-11 Jugglers, trapeze acts, clowns and trained animals entertain audiences at the annual International Circus Festival held at the Nation Circus Theatre.
Kiep Bac Festival
Kiep Bac Festival in Hanoi is celebrated with millions of people thronging the Kiep Bac temple to participate in the festivities.
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