Festivals

Activities to mark the 229th anniversary of the Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory against the Chinese Qing invaders took place in Dong Da Cultural Park in Hanoi on February 20.

The scenic spot of Huong Pagoda, designated by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site, makes visitors cannot help having the feeling of losing in a world of fairies.

With the theme “Online travel, Vietnam tourism looks toward the fourth industrial revolution,” the 6th Vietnam International Travel Mart—VITM Hanoi 2018 will highlight hi-tech tourism.

The ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) and the ASEAN Travel Expo (TRAVEX) will be held in the northern province of Quang Ninh in January 2019 with participation of neighboring localities.

The 12th food festival held by Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism has been taking since January 11-14 at Le Van Tam Park, with the theme of "The culinary journey connecting the world".

Excellent cuisines of Vietnam and foreign countries will be introduced at 100 booths at the 12th Taste of the World festival scheduled for January 11 to 14 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Art troupes from at least 12 countries as well as Vietnam are scheduled to perform in the biennial Hue Festival scheduled to take place from April 27 to May 2 in the former royal city of Hue.

Vietnam has begun exploiting the huge potentials of festival tourism with the successful organisation of some festivals in recent years.

Near 100 events will be held throughout 2018 in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh as part of the National Tourism Year.

Sa Pa winter festival 2017 kicked off in Sa Pa resort town, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai as part of activities to promote tourism potential of the locality in the framework of the 2017 National Tourism Year.

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2018 will be held in the central coastal city of Da Nang from April 29 to June 30 next year and is meant as an international tourism and culture event in celebration of Vietnam’s Reunification Day (April 30).

A series of Christmas music and dance shows featuring hundreds of singers, dancers and theatre artists offering something for everyone in Ho Chi Minh City’s Dam Sen Park, District 11, will begin on December 23.

Fascinating performances by artists from different countries will highlight Hue Festival 2018, which will be held from April 27 to May 2 in Hue city, the central province of Thua Thien - Hue.

According to Chairman of Quang Ninh People`s Committee Nguyen Duc Long, the National Tourism Year 2018 is an opportunity for the northern province of Quang Ninh to promote its image to international friends.

The central highlands province of Lam Dong has almost completed all preparations for the 7th Da Lat Flower Festival to be taken place from December 23 to 27.

The National Tourism Year 2017 themed Lao Cao and Northwestern provinces officially closed in Lao Cai city of the same name province.

An exhibition hosted by the Embassy of Indonesia in Vietnam opened at the Umah Indo exhibition house in Hanoi.

Signature foods from different localities nationwide will be featured during a celebration for New Year 2018 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Son Tay town, the outskirts of Hanoi.

A festival will be organized in Hanoi with the aim of introducing Bulgarian wine to Asia. The special beverage holds a significant place in Bulgarian culture, habits, and traditions.

On December 14, Hanoi Goethe Institute will hold a series activities for the Christmas season at Cua Bac Church, Hanoi.