Festivals

Unlike other festivals held in the spring, the Chem festival (in Thuy Phuong Commune, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi) takes place in sunny weather, with a burning heat on the mid of 5th lunar month. However, this year, the festival was held in a cool atmosphere. Accordingly, the festival attracted a huge amount of visitors.

The 2017 International Kite Festival officially kicked off on June 8 in Hoi An city of Quang Nam province, as part of activities under the framework of the 6th Quang Nam Heritage Festival.

The Quang Binh Cave Festival 2017 will take place on June 16 to 25 along with a string of fascinating activities.

Australia’s Howard&Sons Pyrotechnics, Italy’s Martarello and Pyrotex Fireworx team from the UK have been named the finalists of the 2017 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival.

Around 33 countries and territories will participate in the 6th Quang Nam Heritage Festival that is scheduled to take place on June 7 to 14.

To celebrate International Children’s Day June 1, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Sports and co-organised by Vietnam Television will launch ASEAN Children Festival from June 1 to 4.

The Vietnam Festival 2017 will take place at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo on June 10 to 11.

The 7th Southern Culinary Festival officially opened on May 24 in Dam Sen Park, Ho Chi Minh City, honouring over 250 foods and 100 sweet soups and cakes from the southern provinces and cities.

Come Dam Sen Park in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 11, Vietnam from May 24 - 28 to enjoy the famous dishes of the southern region at the annual 7th Southern Cuisine Festival.

Asia silk culture festival is scheduled to run in Hoi An silk village in the central province of Quang Nam between June 11 and 14.

According to announcement by the sponsors, include Hoan Kiem District People’s Committee, Children cultural festival 2017 will take place May 28 in the plaza surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake for the first time.

The 2017 Nha Trang Sea Festival themed Extending the Circle of Friendship will be held in Khanh Hoa province from June 10 to 13.

A festival honouring practices related to the worship of Mother Goddess of Forests will be held for the first time in Dong Cuong Temple in Ben Dien village, Dong Cuong commune, Van Yen district, the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai, on May 20 - 21.

The sixth Quang Nam Heritage Festival 2017 will highlight island and coastal heritages of the southern province of Quang Nam in a bid to attract more visitors to the province.

The sixth Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) officially opened in the central coastal city of Da Nang on May 8.

As part of Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF), the Street Festival every Friday from 5/5 to 23/6/2017 (8 weeks) will cover the main streets of the city.

The Gióng Festival began in Phù Đổng village, Gia Lâm district, Hanoi, on May 2 or the seventh day of the fourth month of the lunar calendar, attracting many tourists.

Danang city kicked off its two-month international fireworks festival (DIFF) on Sunday night, brightening the city sky with vivid displays.

The 7th Hue Craft Village Festival 2017 kicked off on April 28 in Hue city of central Thua Thien-Hue province, drawing 327 artisans from 40 craft villages and establishments across the country.

A music gala night entitled, “Colourful Ha Long”, was held at Dai Duong (Ocean) Park in Quang Ninh province as an opening event of the Ha Long – Quang Ninh Tourism Week 2017.