Festival

Festival

From vibrant street parades to sacred ceremonies, our Festival section transports you to the world's most captivating celebrations. We uncover the stories, symbols, and spectacles that make each festival unique. Our journalists travel far and wide to capture the pulsing energy of Mardi Gras, the serene beauty of lantern festivals, and the communal spirit of harvest celebrations. Beyond just tourist attractions, we explore the cultural significance and evolving traditions that keep these gatherings meaningful in modern times. Join us as we share in the joy, reverence, and wonder that festivals bring to communities across the globe.

VISIT TAY NINH - CELEBRATE THE CHOL CHNAM THMAY FESTIVAL
Culture

VISIT TAY NINH - CELEBRATE THE CHOL CHNAM THMAY FESTIVAL

Discover Chol Chnam Thmay Tet in Tay Ninh, a unique cultural feature of the Khmer people.

SOUND AND COLOR IN TEOCHEW TRADITIONAL OPERA
Culture

SOUND AND COLOR IN TEOCHEW TRADITIONAL OPERA

Discover Teochew Traditional Opera, a unique and enduring art form of the Chinese community, where sound, color, ritual, and memory …

GAZING AT SAIGON NEAR TET - A VERY DIFFERENT BEAUTY
Living

GAZING AT SAIGON NEAR TET - A VERY DIFFERENT BEAUTY

Explore the atmosphere of Saigon during the period leading up to Tet, experience the changing weather, people, and streets.

THE VIBRANT RED OF TET ON SAIGON’S CHINESE STREETS
Culture

THE VIBRANT RED OF TET ON SAIGON’S CHINESE STREETS

In the days leading up to Tet, Saigon’s Chinese neighborhoods gradually dress themselves in familiar shades of red. From decoration …

KHMER CEREMONIAL HATS AND MASKS - THE SOUL OF SOUTHERN VIETNAMESE THEATRE
Culture

KHMER CEREMONIAL HATS AND MASKS - THE SOUL OF SOUTHERN VIETNAMESE THEATRE

Explore Khmer ceremonial hats and masks, sacred and mystical elements associated with the performing arts and spiritual life of the …

SILK PAINTING EXHIBITION - “THE UNFINISHED JOURNEY” BY ARTIST NGUYEN THI TAM
Culture

SILK PAINTING EXHIBITION - “THE UNFINISHED JOURNEY” BY ARTIST NGUYEN THI TAM

The exhibition “The Unfinished Journey” presents 50 never-before-seen silk paintings by artist Nguyen Thi Tam, capturing over three decades of …

TEMPLE OF LITERATURE - IMPERIAL ACADEMY: A JOURNEY BACK TO THE ROOTS OF VIETNAMESE SCHOLARSHIP IN THE HEART OF HANOI
Culture

TEMPLE OF LITERATURE - IMPERIAL ACADEMY: A JOURNEY BACK TO THE ROOTS OF VIETNAMESE SCHOLARSHIP IN THE HEART OF HANOI

Discover the Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy through an experiential lens: its timeless architecture, scholarly atmosphere, and the contemporary …

AUTUMN FAIR 2025: A SPACE CONNECTING TRADITION AND MODERNITY IN THE HEART OF HANOI
Festival

AUTUMN FAIR 2025: A SPACE CONNECTING TRADITION AND MODERNITY IN THE HEART OF HANOI

Explore the 2025 Autumn Fair at the Vietnam Exhibition Center: a space where heritage and contemporary creativity intersect, bringing together …

SEVEN MOUNTAINS BULL RACING FESTIVAL - WHEN CULTURE IS ON THE RACE TRACK
Culture

SEVEN MOUNTAINS BULL RACING FESTIVAL - WHEN CULTURE IS ON THE RACE TRACK

Seven Mountains Bull Racing festival is a unique cultural and sporting event of the Khmer people in the An Giang …

“DECODING” THE MID AUTUMN LANTERN
Culture

“DECODING” THE MID AUTUMN LANTERN

Explore the meaning behind Mid-Autumn lanterns and the nostalgic stories of Mid-Autumn memories in Vietnam.

MLIFEON SPREADS GREEN MESSAGE IN THE JOURNEY “BEACH CLEAN UP 2025”
Festival

MLIFEON SPREADS GREEN MESSAGE IN THE JOURNEY “BEACH CLEAN UP 2025”

The “Beach Clean Up 2025” continues The Body Shop Vietnam’s 10-year journey of beach cleaning day, contributing to a cleaner …

SAIGON’S MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL - WHEN MEMORIES “COME ALIVE” ON CITY STREETS
Culture

SAIGON’S MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL - WHEN MEMORIES “COME ALIVE” ON CITY STREETS

The drumbeat of the lion dance echoes from a small alley, the aroma of baked mooncakes drifts through the air, …