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The Cổ Loa Temple Festival is divided into two parts: the ritual and the festival. In the ritual section, people pay tribute to the hero An Dương Vương. Then comes the festival part, where you can experience many captivating folk games such as fireworks, ca trù singing, and tuồng opera. There are also plenty of other exciting activities like swings, wrestling, tug of war, rice blowing competition, and New Year temple rituals.
- Location: Co Loa Village, Dong Anh District, Hanoi
- Duration: from the 6th to the 16th day of the first lunar month
The Cổ Loa Temple Festival
The Đống Đa Festival
The Đống Đa Festival, also known as the Đống Đa mound festival, is opened to commemorate the victory of Ngọc Hồi - Đống Đa, honoring the glorious victory led by King Quang Trung - Nguyễn Huệ. This is one of the major festivals of Hanoi that has been celebrated for over 200 years, organized on a city-wide scale. The festival takes place annually on the occasion of Lunar New Year in Quang Trung Ward, Đống Đa District, conveniently located near many Hanoi hotels for your transportation needs.
Visiting the Đống Đa Festival, you will witness a splendid parade with colorful hues stretching from Khương Thượng village to Đống Đa mound. Additionally, there are many games that reflect the martial spirit and excitement. Every year, high-ranking Party and State leaders attend the Đống Đa Festival.
- Location: Đống Đa Mound, Quang Trung Ward, Đống Đa District, Hanoi.
- Duration: on the 5th day of Lunar New Year
The Đống Đa Mound Festival in Hanoi
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The Perfume Pagoda Festival
In your Hanoi tour, you definitely cannot miss the Perfume Pagoda Festival - one of the largest festivals nationwide and especially in Hanoi. Therefore, every time the festival takes place, tourists from afar flock to Huong Son commune to join the bustling crowd.
Visiting the Perfume Pagoda Festival, everyone will feel the peaceful atmosphere as it is the land of Buddha. Besides participating in the worship rituals, you can engage in other exciting activities such as boating, mountain climbing, and listening to traditional folk songs. Especially, you will have the opportunity to relax on a drifting boat and admire the scenery on the Yen Stream.
- Location: Huong Son Commune, My Duc District, Hanoi.
- Duration: from the 6th day of the first lunar month, lasting until the middle of the third lunar month
The Perfume Pagoda Festival
The Thầy Pagoda Festival
Every year, during the festival season, many tourists choose the Thầy Pagoda Festival as their destination when traveling to Hanoi. The Thầy Pagoda Festival is held in Sai Son commune, Quoc Oai district, former Ha Tay province. This is where the venerable monk Tu Dao Hanh - the founder of traditional Vietnamese water puppetry art - is worshipped.
Joining the Thầy Pagoda Festival, you will definitely participate in spiritual activities, worship rituals, and admire the unique water puppet performances. Moreover, at the Thầy Pagoda Festival, there are many other interesting activities for you to experience such as mountain climbing, and enjoying the natural landscape.
- Location: Sai Son Commune, Quoc Oai District, Hanoi
- Duration: from the 5th to the 7th day of the third lunar month every year
The Thầy Pagoda Festival
The Bat Trang Village Festival
Venturing to the outskirts of Hanoi, we all know about the famous traditional pottery village of Bat Trang, which attracts many tourists from both inside and outside the country. Especially during Tet and the arrival of spring, this craft village becomes even more bustling when the Bat Trang Village Festival takes place.
The festival is organized to honor the traditional pottery craft, paying homage to its origins and also as an occasion for the local people to pray for a year full of luck and peace.
Many activities such as water procession rituals, bathing ceremonies, and procession of offerings to the communal house are included in the meticulously prepared ritual section. Then, the most unique activity in the festival section is human chess and ceremonial singing. Exploring the pottery village while participating in the New Year spring festival, you will surely not have to ponder about what to do in Hanoi.
- Location: Bat Trang Communal House, Bat Trang Commune, Gia Lam, Hanoi
- Duration: from the 14th to the end of the 16th day of the 2nd lunar month every year
The Bat Trang Village Festival
The Đền Gióng Festival in Soc Son
To commemorate the hero Gióng - who played a vital role in defeating the enemy Ân in ancient times, the people of Soc Son district organize the Gióng Temple Festival at the beginning of each new year. During the main festival period of 3 days, traditional rituals are conducted one after another such as opening ceremony, procession, offering incense, and presenting bamboo flowers to the temple.
According to Hanoi travel experience, if you attend the Gióng Temple Festival on the 7th day of the lunar month, you will have the opportunity to witness the magnificent elephant procession. Across generations, the Gióng Temple Festival has maintained its cultural and spiritual values. Explore this attractive tourist destination in Hanoi with friends or family.
- Located in the outskirts of Hanoi, the vibrant festival of Den Gio Sóc Sơn awaits your presence. Experience the rich cultural heritage from the 6th to the 8th of the lunar January.
Immerse yourself in the festivities of Den Hai Ba Trung in Mê Linh, a celebration honoring the valiant heroines of Vietnamese history.
Explore the legendary tales of the heroic sisters, Hai Ba Trung, revered across the nation. Join us in Mê Linh's Hạ Lôi village for a profound tribute to their childhood.
Experience the grandeur of the procession during the festival, with Trưng Trắc's chariot leading the way, followed by Trưng Nhị's entourage, commemorating their indelible legacy.
Moreover, the festival features various traditional folk activities and performances, allowing both locals and visitors to reminisce about past heroic deeds and gain deeper insights into the cultural beauty of the Hai Ba Trung temple festival.
- Join us at the picturesque village of Hạ Lôi, Mê Linh commune, Mê Linh district, Hanoi, on the 6th day of the Lunar New Year for an unforgettable celebration.
Experience the cultural richness of the Hai Ba Trung temple festival in Mê Linh, a testament to the enduring legacy of the heroic sisters.
Indulge in the festivities of Võng La, an enchanting celebration filled with traditional customs and vibrant performances.
The cultural activities never fail to captivate tourists visiting the tourist destinations in Hanoi, offering them a chance to experience the vibrant festivals, especially the renowned Vong La festival. The Five Deities honored in the festival are: Quoc Cong Dai Vuong, Lady La, and their three children: Linh Khong (First Divine Prince), Minh Chieu (Second Divine Prince), and Cung Muc (Third Divine Prince).
The Vong La festival takes place twice a year: the main festival in January and the second festival in August of the lunar calendar. A variety of exciting activities are held during the festival, including Chinese chess competitions, bamboo swings, Quan Ho singing, lion dances, and money offering dances.
- Join us at Dai Do Temple, Dai Do Village, Vong La Commune, Dong Anh District, Hanoi, from the 13th to the 15th of January for an unforgettable experience.
Experience the enchanting Vong La festival, an integral part of Hanoi's cultural scene.
The Lệ Mật Village Festival
Next, immerse yourself in a unique festival in Hanoi - the Lệ Mật Village Festival. This festival is a time for locals to remember Emperor Lệ Mật - the great contributor to establishing 13 western farms in Thăng Long Citadel, now part of Ba Dinh District.
Similar to many other festivals, the Lệ Mật Village Festival is divided into ceremonial and festive parts. The ceremonial part includes water procession around the village well, carp procession to the temple, and procession of offerings from Ba Dinh to the village temple. The highlight of the festival is the artistic snake dance. Snakes made from bamboo and covered with fabric symbolize aquatic monsters that will be defeated by the willpower and strength of the Hoàng descendants. Additionally, many visitors show special interest in the cooking competition featuring dishes made from fish, frogs, and snakes.
The festival is also a time for people and descendants to come together, expressing gratitude to their ancestors. For those in other regions, to explore the unique features of this festival, book a flight to Hanoi and head to the capital city.
- Location: Lệ Mật Village, Việt Hưng Commune, Gia Lâm District, Hanoi
- Time: 23rd March lunar calendar
Lệ Mật Village Festival
Tản Viên Mountain Saint Festival
Finally, the ideal destination for your exploration of the capital city as suggested by Mytour is the Tản Viên Mountain Saint Festival. This festival takes place in the distinctive cultural cluster of Ba Vì, encompassing the vast area of Đoài Land, specifically the relic cluster of Upper Temple - Middle Temple - Lower Temple located in Minh Quang and Ba Vì communes. With its grand scale, the festival features various cultural activities of the Muong and Dao ethnic groups throughout its duration. The relics associated with the Tản Viên Mountain Saint Festival are all recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as national intangible cultural heritage.
- Location: Minh Quang and Ba Vì communes, Ba Vì, Hanoi
- Time: From the 13th to the 15th of January
Tản Viên Mountain Saint Festival
Festivals are always a distinctive tradition of Vietnamese culture. This event attracts numerous domestic and international tourists to visit Vietnam, especially Hanoi. Explore the cultural atmosphere of the capital city with Mytour when booking a tour to Hanoi! Wishing you all wonderful and memorable moments.
Author: Cuc Hoa
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