Events & Festivals
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Khau Vai Love Market 2027: The market held only once a year
Khau Vai Love Market takes place on the 26th–27th of the 3rd lunar month, falling on May 2–3, 2027. A unique market in the Meo Vac highlands and how to get there.
Binh Duong Thien Hau Pagoda Festival 2027: First Full Moon Palanquin Procession
The Thien Hau Pagoda Festival takes place during the First Full Moon of the lunar year, falling on February 19–20, 2027. The Lady's palanquin procession parades through the streets of Thu Dau Mot.
Dinh Co Long Hai Festival 2027: Nghinh Co festival of coastal fishermen
The Dinh Co Long Hai Festival takes place on the 10th–12th days of the second lunar month, corresponding to March 17–19, 2027. A major festival for fishermen in the Long Hai coastal area.
Ok Om Bok Festival 2026 Soc Trang: Ngo boat race and Khmer Moon Worshiping Ceremony
The Ok Om Bok Moon Worshiping Ceremony takes place on the 15th day of the 10th lunar month, which in 2026 falls on November 23, 2026. Ngo boat race festival and releasing water lanterns in Soc Trang.
Chol Chnam Thmay Festival 2027: Traditional New Year of the Southern Khmer
Chol Chnam Thmay Festival 2027 takes place on April 14–16, 2027. Maha Sangkran procession, Buddha bathing ritual, and sand mountain building at Khmer pagodas in Southern Vietnam.
Sene Dolta Festival 2027: Ancestor Worship Festival of the Southern Khmer
The Sene Dolta Festival takes place from the 29th day of the 8th lunar month to the 1st day of the 9th lunar month, which falls on September 29–30, 2027. A festival honoring grandparents and ancestors of the Khmer people.
Ba Den Mountain Spring Festival 2027: Pilgrimage to the "Roof of the Southern Region"
The Ba Den Mountain Spring Festival takes place throughout the first lunar month, from February 6 to March 6, 2027. Pilgrims visit Ba Pagoda and the Tay Bo Da Son Bodhisattva statue atop the mountain peak.
Can Gio Nghinh Ong Festival 2027: The Largest Festival of Ho Chi Minh City Fishermen
The Can Gio Nghinh Ong Festival takes place from the 14th to the 17th day of the 8th lunar month, which is September 14–17, 2027. The sea procession of the Whale God features hundreds of boats.
2027 Ba Chua Xu Festival at Sam Mountain: National Intangible Cultural Heritage
The Ba Chua Xu Festival at Sam Mountain takes place from the 23rd to the 27th day of the 4th lunar month, which is May 28–June 1, 2027. Rituals include the statue bathing, welcoming the royal edict, Tuc Yet, and Xay Chau in Chau Doc, An Giang.
Ponagar Tower Festival 2027: Festival of the Cham and Vietnamese in Nha Trang
The Ponagar Tower Festival takes place from the 20th to the 23rd day of the 3rd lunar month, falling on April 26–29, 2027. Statue bathing ritual, robe changing ceremony, and shadow dance flower offerings in Nha Trang.
Katê Festival 2026: The Largest Festival of the Cham People
The Katê Festival 2026 takes place from October 5 to 12, 2026, with the main day on October 10. The costume procession and cultural activities will be held at Po Klong Garai, Po Rome, and Po Sah Inu towers.
Quan The Am Festival Marble Mountains 2027: National Intangible Cultural Heritage
The Quan The Am Festival at Marble Mountains takes place around the 19th day of the 2nd lunar month, which is March 26, 2027. Features include the procession of the Bodhisattva statue, floating lanterns, and numerous cultural activities.