Category: Cultural & Historical

Children are the stars of the Mid-autumn Festival as an abundance of toys, paper lanterns and masks are given out as playthings. Celebrated between September and October, this joyful day is known for its lion dances and lantern processions. Many families gather in their gardens with tea and sweets to…

Held on 13 January (lunar calendar)/13 February in the northern city of Bac Ninh, the Lim Festival is a huge 3-day celebration of ethnic Vietnamese culture, from brightly colored costumes and art to Quan ho, a distinct form of folk singing recognized by UNESCO. Each year the festival draws visitors…

The Lunar New Year, or Tết, is Vietnam’s largest and most important festival. Emphasis is placed on family with many returning to their home town to celebrate. Yet Tết still offers plenty for travellers to enjoy throughout the country. Usually falling in January or February, Tết Eve is the most…

The Huong Pagoda Festival starts on the 6th day of the first lunar month and extends for three months. This event gives locals and tourists the opportunity to participate in worship rituals and incense offerings to pray for health, prosperity, and good fortune at the Huong Pagoda, located in the…

The Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago boasts limestone islands and lush islands, creating its unique natural charm. On September 16, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee added the Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago to its list of world natural heritage sites. This latest recognition brings Vietnam's tally…

Ha Long Bay itself has received UNESCO accolades twice before. In 1994, it was designated a natural heritage site for its natural landscape, marking Vietnam's first recognition in this category. In 2020, it secured a second accolade for its geological and geomorphological value. Located in the northeast of Vietnam, Ha…