Festivals & events

Festivals & events

Photo by Aaron Joel Santos

Nov2019

Ooc Om Bok

10 Nov 2019 - 20 Nov 2019 | Mekong Delta

Ooc Om Bok (or Ooc Om Boc) is the one of the liveliest festivals in the Khmer calendar. Vietnamese in the Mekong Delta use this time to thank the moon god for good crops of rice and...

Ghe Ngo Boat Race

10 Nov 2019 - 10 Nov 2019 | Mekong Delta

The most anticipated race in the Mekong Delta, this vibrant and thrilling boat race is part of the traditional Khmer Festival, Ooc Om Boc. The festival pays homage to the moon and serves as a...

Mandala Wellness Retreat

18 Nov 2019 - 24 Nov 2019 | Hue

Mandala Wellness Retreat at Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion is an immersion into the physical and spiritual practices of mindfulness. Travellers can pick from three- to seven-day retreat options, held...

Ha Giang Buckwheat Flower Festival

19 Nov 2019 - 29 Nov 2019 | Ha Giang

The Buckwheat Flower Festival takes place every autumn in Vietnam’s northern province of Ha Giang. Acres of green fields blossom simultaneously with purple and white petals, creating a dreamy...

Ha Long Bay Heritage Marathon 2019

24 Nov 2019 - 24 Nov 2019 | Ha Long

The Ha Long Bay Heritage Marathon returns in 2019, with a course that offers a spectacular view of the UNESCO-listed seascape. This year's event offers a full marathon (42-kilometres), half...

Coracle Music Festival 2019

29 Nov 2019 - 01 Dec 2019 | Vung Tau

This November a three-day music festival will take place on the beach just two hours away from Ho Chi Minh City. International and regional rock, indie and hip hop musicians will take the stage...

2019 Southeast Asia Games

30 Nov 2019 - 11 Dec 2019

During the 30th Southeast Asia Games, Vietnam's football team will join 9 other countries playing for the title. Football fans across Vietnam use the games as an excuse for patriotic celebrations,...