Vietnam is a country with a rich history and culture, which is clearly shown through traditional holidays. These holidays are an opportunity for people to remember and express gratitude for the traditional values ​​left by their ancestors and are also an opportunity for family members and the community to become more connected. Below are some unique traditional holidays to help international tourists experience and understand more about the country and people of Vietnam.

1. Lunar New Year 

Lunar New Year is the biggest and most important festival of the year for Vietnamese people. This is an opportunity for people to gather with family, sweep graves, burn incense to worship ancestors and participate in traditional cultural activities such as lion dancing, playing folk games and eating typical dishes such as banh chung. , Banh tet.

2. Perfume Pagoda Festival

The Perfume Pagoda Festival takes place in the spring, starting from the 6th day of the first lunar month and lasting until March. This is one of the largest Buddhist festivals in Vietnam, attracting millions of participants. Tourists often take boats on the Yen River, climb mountains and visit pagodas and caves in this area to pray for peace, health and luck.

3. Hung Temple Festival 

Hung Temple Festival is held on the 10th day of the third lunar month every year in Phu Tho to commemorate the Hung Kings, the founding kings of Vietnam. This festival is an opportunity for people to express their gratitude and pride in the nation's history of building and defending the country.

4.  Mid-Autumn Festival 

Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as Children's Festival, takes place on the full moon day of the 8th lunar month. This is an opportunity for children to have fun, carry lanterns, break feasts and enjoy moon cakes. Activities such as lion dancing, military drum singing and folk games are also widely organized.

5. Vu Lan Festival 

Vu Lan Festival, taking place on the full moon day of the 7th lunar month, is an opportunity for Vietnamese people to remember and show filial piety to their parents and ancestors. People often go to the temple to pray for the deceased and release animals to pray for peace and happiness for their families.

6. Han Thuc Festival 

Han Thuc Tet takes place on the 3rd day of the third lunar month, with the meaning of remembering the merits of ancestors and national heroes. People often make cold dishes such as floating cakes and vegetarian cakes to offer to their ancestors and pray for luck and peace.

Vietnam's traditional holidays are not only an opportunity for people to show respect for ancestors, gods and honor national cultural values. Exploring and participating in these holidays will bring visitors memorable experiences and a deeper understanding of the country and people of Vietnam.