Tet Doan Ngo 2027 (5th day of the 5th lunar month) – Tet Doan Ngo, also known as the "Pest-Killing Festival", takes place on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month every year. Celebrated in the middle of the year when the weather turns sultry and pests flourish, people traditionally eat fermented glutinous rice along with tart fruits on this occasion to "kill pests and parasites" in the body and pray for good health.
Quick Summary
- Date: 5th day of the 5th lunar month: June 9, 2027
- Location: Nationwide
- Admission: Free
- Main activities: Early-morning ritual of "killing pests", making offerings for Tet Doan Ngo
Date & Time
- In 2027, Tet Doan Ngo falls on June 9, 2027 according to the solar calendar.
Highlights
- Eating fermented glutinous rice, plums, lychees, and watermelon first thing in the morning.
- Applying realgar wine and tying five-color threads around young children's wrists.
- Gathering medicinal herbs at noon (the Hour of the Horse) to dry and use for remedies throughout the year.
- Enjoying banh u tro (ash-water glutinous rice dumplings) and che troi nuoc (sweet rice ball soup) in Central and Southern Vietnam.
How to Get There & Destinations
- Hanoi: Dong Xuan Market and traditional markets are bustling with vendors selling seasonal fruits and fermented glutinous rice for the festival.
Helpful Tips
- Consume fermented glutinous rice in moderation and avoid letting young children eat too much.
- Consider buying fruit a day in advance to avoid steep price markups on the early morning of Tet Doan Ngo.
Schedules and activities are subject to change based on announcements from organizers. Solar dates are converted from the lunar calendar.
