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Phu Dong Temple Giong Festival 2027: Reenacting the Feats of Saint Giong
Phu Dong Temple Giong Festival takes place from the 7th to the 9th day of the 4th lunar month, falling on May 12–14, 2027. A UNESCO heritage festival featuring processions, the reenactment of the battle against the An invaders, and numerous ancient rituals.
Lim Festival 2027: Listen to Bac Ninh Quan Ho on the 13th Day of the First Lunar Month
The main festival of Lim Festival 2027 takes place on the 13th day of the first lunar month (February 18, 2027) at Lim Hill, Bac Ninh. Enjoy Quan Ho singing on boats, in festival tents, and traditional folk games.
Hung Kings' Commemoration Day 2027 – Hung Temple Festival: Schedule, Directions, and Tips
Hung Kings' Commemoration Day on the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month in 2027 falls on April 16, 2027. Hung Temple Festival schedule, how to travel to Phu Tho, and tips for offering incense.
Doan Ngo Festival 2027 (5th day of the 5th lunar month): the Vietnamese custom of "killing pests"
Doan Ngo Festival 2027 falls on June 9, 2027. Discover the meaning of the "pest-killing" day, fermented glutinous rice, fresh fruits, and traditional customs.
Kitchen God Festival 2027 (23rd of the 12th Lunar Month): Meaning and the Tradition of Releasing Carp to See Off the Kitchen Gods
The Kitchen God worship ritual falls on January 30, 2027 (the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month in the Year of the Horse). Learn about its significance, the offering tray, and the proper way to release carp.
Mid-Autumn Festival 2027: lantern streets, lantern parades, and entertainment spots for kids
The 2027 Mid-Autumn Festival falls on September 15, 2027. Suggestions for Hang Ma lantern street, lantern parades, lion dances, festive feasts, and family fun spots.
Vu Lan Festival 2027 (15th Day of the 7th Lunar Month): Season of Filial Piety and the Rose-Pinning Ritual
Vu Lan Festival 2027 falls on August 16, 2027. Discover the significance of the filial piety season, the rose-pinning ritual, and major pagodas hosting Vu Lan celebrations.
Lantern Festival 2027 (First Full Moon of the Lunar New Year): Meaning, Customs, and Places of Worship
The First Full Moon of the Lunar New Year 2027 falls on February 20, 2027. Discover the meaning of the Lantern Festival (Tet Nguyen Tieu), customs of visiting pagodas to pray for peace, releasing floating lanterns, and famous spiritual destinations.
Tet Han Thuc 2027 (3rd day of the 3rd lunar month): Origins and customs of making banh troi and banh chay
Tet Han Thuc 2027 falls on April 9, 2027. Learn about the origins, significance, and Vietnamese customs of making banh troi and banh chay to offer to ancestors.
Lunar New Year 2027 (Year of the Goat): Holiday Schedule, Customs, and Spring Travel Ideas
Lunar New Year 2027 falls on February 6, 2027. Discover Vietnamese Tet traditions, New Year's Eve activities, and spring travel recommendations for families.
Huong Pagoda Festival 2027: Opening Schedule, Ticket Prices, and Pilgrimage Experience
Huong Pagoda Festival is the longest-running festival in Vietnam, lasting for the entire three months of spring. Get updated opening schedules, ticket prices, directions from Hanoi, and tips for your pilgrimage to the "Foremost Cave under the Southern Sky".