To have a memorable trip to Vietnam, be sure to visit traditional festivals in Vietnam. Vietnam has a distinctive culture that has undergone many centuries. This leads to rich heritage and cultural diversity through various captivating Vietnam festivals. In this guide, we will introduce the top 10 traditional festivals in Vietnam. 

Tet Nguyen Dan - Lunar New Year 

Lunar New Year ( Tet Nguyen Dan) is one of the most important traditional festivals in Vietnam. All factories, companies, and schools will close during the on this occasion. 

This is the occasion for people who go to work from home to return with family and gather. 

Hanoi Tet market atmosphere

Vietnamese people will prepare by decorating, cleaning their houses, and cooking traditional foods. 

There are numerous activities to occur during the Tet holidays such as ancestral worship, visiting family, and relatives, giving luck money, go to pagodas to pray for a better upcoming year. 

Hung King Temple Festival

• Address: Hung King Temple, Phong Chau District, Phu Tho Province
• Time to organize:  The 10th day of the third lunar month

Hung King Temple festival is held on the 10th day of the third lunar month in Phu Tho province, about 90km away from Hanoi city. 

Hung King Temple Festival

This event takes place annually and serves as a commemoration of the 18 Hung Kings - the founders of the nation.  

People will head to the temple to enjoy this traditional festival in Vietnam. There are many different folk games such as bamboo swings, rice cooking, wrestling, lion dance... 

Besides, visitors will watch as the procession up to Den Thuong (Upper Temple). 

Perfume Pagoda Festival

• Address: Perfume Pagoda, Hanoi city
• Time to organize: From the 6th to the 11th day of the third lunar month.

If you want to know more about Vietnamese culture, Perfume Pagoda in Hanoi will be the best destination for you. The Perfume Pagoda Festival is one of the iconic traditional festivals in Vietnam. 

Perfume Pagoda Festival

The quick way to go to the peak of the pagoda is to take a cable car to the pagoda. If you want to explore the beautiful mountain landscapes, rice fields, and caves, you must pass 120 step stone. 

People from all corners of the country come to Hung Vuong King festivals to pay for wealth and health. 

Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam

Time to organize:  on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. 

Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as "Tet Trung Thu" or " Children's Festival " which is one of the captivating traditional festivals in Vietnam.

Father and daughter go out to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

Each of the children is given many abundance of toys, paper lanterns, and masks.

The streets are packed with so many children and vibrant paper lanterns. The lively air from the lion dancer, and the laughter of children, resonate with the beats of drums, all of them create an interesting evening. 

Hue Vietnam Festival

Time to organize: Around April, May, or June 

The Hue Festival ( Hue Craft Village Festival) is held annually in April of the lunar year. The festival takes play over a week, offering visitors spectacular performances such as art and calligraphy exhibitions, an "Ao dai" fashion show, and puppetry shows. 

Beautiful lotus dance performance

Besides, the festival features exhibitions of artisanal crafts which are made in traditional villages. 

In addition, the Vietnam festival also has many interesting activities like kite flying, human chess, dance performances, and fireworks. This is one of the memorable experiences in Vietnam that you don’t pass up when traveling in Vietnam. 

Kate festival

The Kate Festival is the most traditional in Vietnam, and important to the population of Cham people living in South Central Vietnam. 

The main festival takes place at the Po Rome Tower, the Po Nagar Tower, and the Po Klong Garai Tower in Ninh Thuan.

The purpose of the festival commemorate the heroes of the Cham people, kings and ancestors.

Visitors will have an opportunity to explore the Cham architecture and the unique culture.

Hoian Lantern Festival

Time to organize: The 14th day of every lunar month

Hoian Lantern Festival is a renowned festival in Vietnam that attracts many foreign tourists and local people. 

You will admire the vibrant lanterns and immerse yourself in your atmosphere in Hoian. 

Hoian Lantern Festival

During this Vietnam festival takes place, the vehicle is temporarily prohibited. So, you may stroll and enjoy around Hoian Street. 

Besides, tourists can explore the Hoian street food and enjoy folk games. 

Reunification Day

Time to organize: April 30th every year

Among the traditional festivals in Vietnam, Vietnam Reunification Day is the important event that marks the South Vietnam liberation and the unification of the country. 

This traditional festival has immense cultural and historical for the Vietnamese people. 

A highlight of the festival is the musical acts including historical tunes that are resonant with previous triumphs and the unwavering spirit of the Vietnamese soldiers. 

2nd September

Time to organize:  2nd September

Vietnamese Independence Day ( National Day) is a great day in Vietnam. This was a day that President Ho Chi Minh proclaimed the  Independence Declaration at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on 2nd September 1945. 

Khau Vai Love Market Festival

Place: Ha Giang

Time to organize: Lunar March 26th

If you are traveling the northern Vietnam - Ha Giang on the 26th and 27th of the 3rd lunar month, you don't miss out on the Khau Vai Love Market Festival. 

The festival is a place for couples who have not married yet, to meet and learn about each other. 

Khau Vai Love Market Festival

With the foreign tourists, they will learn more about the culture of Vietnamese ethnic minorities. Besides, you also enjoy many exciting games and local food here. If you take part in Khau Vai love market festival in Ha Giang, you should book car rental from Vietnam Trust Car Rental to transfer. 

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Giong Festival

Time to organize: 15th day of the seventh lunar month

Giong festival ( Phu Dong festival) is held in Phu Dong Temple, Soc Son, Hanoi on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month. This festival was recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of mankind by UNESCO. 

Giong Festival

The ceremonies in the festival include processions, cleaning the Saint Giong statue, and finally incense offerings. 

 In addition, visitors may take part in folk games and an interesting cultural experience here. 

All of the traditional festivals in Vietnam above contribute to further enhancing the rich Vietnamese culture. So, traveling in Vietnam coincides with any Vietnam festival, let's immerse ourselves in the festival's air.