Getting to know a lot of important days in a country in general and in a specific destination, in particular, is very advantageous for visitors to know it and enjoy the most meaningful and pleasant time in that place. Hanoi is not an exception, apart from many national days, there are a variety of holidays that you should know.
Annual events and festivals in the country include:
- January 1 is the day of New Year of Westerners, in Vietnam, people have this day off
- Tet Holiday of Vietnamese people lasts from the last lunar month to the 5th day of the first lunar month
- Day 10th of third lunar month is the day to commemorate Hung Kings
- April 30 is the day of liberating the south of Vietnam to prepare for the unification of the country
- May 1 is the international Labor Day
- September 2 is the day of national independent day of Vietnam, the day Ho Chi Minh president declared the independence and established the Democratic Republic of Vietnam
Hanoi people in festive atmosphere of Tet Holiday
In addition, when you travel to Hanoi, you should pay attention to some important days of festivals that are organized annually showing the gratitude towards and respect for the things or people they honored. Those consist of:
- Hai Ba Trung temple festival from day 6th to 10th of the first lunar month
- Dau Pagoda festival organized from day 8th to 10th of the first lunar month
- Dong Da festival on day 5th of the first lunar month
- Perfume Pagoda festival which lasts 3 months starting from day 6th of the first lunar month
- Tay Phuong Pagoda festival which organized from day 6th to 10th of the third lunar month
- Thay Pagoda festival which held from day 5th to 7th of the third lunar month
- Giong festival which lasts from day 6th to 12th of the fourth lunar month
In those days of festivals, visitors can take a chance to gain insight into the culture of Vietnamese people as well as join some stages in those festivals such as folk games and entertainment activities. That participation will give you an exciting and meaningful experience in your journey around Hanoi.
