Perfume Pagoda Festival (Hanoi)
The Perfume Pagoda Festival is the largest and longest Buddhist festival in the North, opening from the 6th day of the first lunar month.
Pilgrims to Huong Pagoda not only pray for peace and luck but also immerse themselves in the poetic landscape. The spring travel journey combined with sightseeing and ferrying on Yen stream creates a unique feature of this festival.
Yen Tu Festival (Quang Ninh)
Yen Tu festival is associated with Truc Lam Zen sect, opening from the 10th day of the first lunar month. This is a familiar pilgrimage spot at the beginning of the year for many domestic and foreign tourists.
Climbing Yen Tu mountain, visiting pagodas and seeking a peaceful spiritual space is an experience chosen by many people.
Hung Temple Festival (Phu Tho)
The Hung Temple Festival takes place on the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month, an occasion to commemorate the Hung Kings - the founders of the Vietnamese nation.
The solemn ceremony combined with the vibrant festival creates a sacred atmosphere, rich in cultural identity. This is one of the largest festivals in the North.
Giong Festival (Hanoi)
Giong Festival is organized to honor Saint Giong - a hero in Vietnamese folk beliefs.
The festival is imbued with ritual elements, recreating the legend of fighting invaders to defend the country. With its special cultural value, Giong festival has been recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
Lim Festival (Bac Ninh)
Lim Festival takes place on January 12-13, highlighted by traditional Quan Ho melodies.
The festival space is imbued with the colors of Kinh Bac spring with back-and-forth singing, folk games and community activities. This is an attractive destination for tourists who love folk culture.
Tran Temple Festival (Ninh Binh)
Tran Temple Festival opens from the 14th to the 15th day of the first lunar month, famous for the seal opening ceremony at the beginning of the year. People and tourists come here with the desire to pray for fame, career and peace. The festival bears a strong imprint of the Tran Dynasty history.
Co Loa Festival (Hanoi)
Co Loa Festival takes place on the 6th day of the first lunar month, associated with the ancient capital relic of King An Duong Vuong. The solemn ceremony combined with folk games recreates traditional cultural life.
The festival is an opportunity for tourists to learn about the history and culture of the Red River Delta region.
