Vietnam is simply amazing. There are not many events, but they are very special. Most of them are dedicated to religious dates or historic events.
They are always colourful with live performances, music and dance. Dragon boat races and street parades are an important part of most of the events organised.
The Lunar New Year, or Tết, is Vietnam’s largest and most important festival.
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Additional events in Vietnam:
Lim Festival
To celebrate Spring, the Lim Festivalis held on the 12th or the 13th of February.
Celebrated in Bac Ninh, it is a huge 3-day celebration of ethnic Vietnamese culture. It is famous for Quan ho, a distinct form of folk singing recognized by UNESCO
Ghost Festival or Wandering Souls Day
Ghost Month is celebrated in various countries across Asia like Vietnam, Japjan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.
During this month it is customary to honour your ancestors, perform rituals, and pay respects to wandering spirits believed to roam the earth.
The Vietnamese believe that on one day in late August or early September, the spirits of ancestors return to visit their earthly homes.
The night before Wandering Souls Day, prayers, flowers and fruits are offered at the graves of the ancestors. Paper money and clothes are burned for spirits to use in the afterlife.
The Ghost Festival around the 18th of August, can also be in September
