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Khanh Hoa hosts vibrant Kate Festival celebrating Cham heritage

Kate Festival showcases Cham heritage through ceremonies, performances, and tourism promotions.

Nine-dish ‘cuu trung’ feast revives culinary tradition at Tran Temple Festival

At this year’s traditional Tran Temple Festival in Ninh Binh, nearly 100 “cuu trung” ceremonial feasts were meticulously prepared by 50 culinary artisans, vividly recreating the essence of royal and folk cuisine.

National Assembly Chairman opens largest-ever Con Son - Kiep Bac Festival

Hai Phong launches a grand cultural and spiritual celebration, commemorating national hero Tran Quoc Tuan and unveiling UNESCO-recognized heritage sites.

Yen Tu Autumn Festival 2025 opens

The annual festival continues this legacy, showcasing the Yen Tu historical and scenic site to domestic and international visitors while strengthening tourism development and investment opportunities.

Vung Tau celebrates Nghinh Ong Festival, honoring the guardian of the sea

Thousands join the century-old whale worship festival, praying for safe voyages and abundant harvests.

Dong Sua Festival celebrates unity and heritage in Thai ethnic culture

Held in Son La each spring, Dong Sua blends sacred rituals with folk games and local culture.

Phu Day Festival: Thousands light up the night in sacred torch procession

Thousands of participants joined the Phu Day Festival's torch procession, a ritual honoring Mother Goddess Lieu Hanh with prayers for peace and prosperity.

Hung Kings Temple Festival is expected to draw in four million visitors

The festival will feature a solemn and respectful ceremony, emphasising its deep community significance, alongside a lively celebration blending traditional and modern folk activities.

Sacred Tay Yen Tu Festival opens with grand procession and cultural performances

The Tay Yen Tu Spring Festival 2025 opened with a solemn procession, artistic performances, and vibrant cultural celebrations.

Hundreds of boats join water procession at Tam Chuc Pagoda

The Tam Chuc Spring Festival opened with the iconic water procession, where over 200 boats gathered to perform an ancient Buddhist ritual on Tam Chuc Lake.

Sai Temple Festival: A regal tradition with a humorous twist

The Sai Temple Festival in Hanoi is famous for its regal procession, but this year, it wasn’t just the pageantry that stole the show - it was the "King’s" hilarious struggle against the winter chill.

Men in makeup and skirts perform Hanoi’s centuries-old folk dance

At the heart of the Trieu Khuc Village Festival is a mesmerizing performance where young men don traditional women's clothing and execute the delicate yet playful "Con Di Danh Bong" dance, a cherished tradition passed down for generations.

Art and agriculture meet: The stunning buffaloes of Tich Dien Festival

Every year, strong and healthy buffaloes, adorned in vibrant colors, become the highlight of the Tich Dien Festival in Ha Nam, celebrating an ancient tradition of royal plowing.

Vieng Market: A once-a-year event where luck and commerce meet

As the night deepens, the crowd at Vieng Market swells, with eager visitors seeking a lucky purchase - most often a green plant - to ensure a prosperous and smooth new year.

Spring festivals open in HCM City, Phu Tho

The “Khai ha - Cau an” Festival in Ho Chi Minh City and another dedicated to Mother Au Co in the northern province of Phu Tho, both named as national intangible cultural heritage, opened on February 4.

Watching the ‘king’ plow the fields: Ha Nam’s timeless New Year tradition

The Tich Dien Festival blends history, spirituality, and community in a grand celebration of farming and prosperity.

The unique 150-year-old Du Tien festival in Hue

Every two years, the people of Gia Vien village in Hue gather for the Du Tien festival, a traditional event featuring daring flag-grabbing performances that have been preserved for over 150 years.

Preserving heritage: The iconic firecracker festival of Dong Ky Village

Massive wooden firecrackers are paraded through the village, symbolizing prosperity for the new year.

Wrestling in the cold: Hanoi’s Mai Dong Festival keeps tradition alive

Young and seasoned wrestlers compete in an age-old festival that celebrates history and community.

16 mighty buffaloes compete at 2024 Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival

The traditional 2024 Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival officially began on September 21, with 16 fierce buffaloes from six wards competing in front of thousands of spectators.