Festivals & events

Festivals & events

Photo by Aaron Joel Santos

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Vietnam National Day

02 Sep 2019 - 02 Sep 2019

One of the most significant holidays in the Vietnamese calendar, Sept. 2 marks the day revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam's independence from France. Across the country, Vietnamese...

Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival

07 Sep 2019 - 07 Sep 2019

One of the most unique festivals in all Vietnam, the Đồ Sơn Buffalo Fighting Festival expresses the bravery, chivalry and risk-taking spirit of the residents of the northern city of Hai...

Mid-autumn Festival

13 Sep 2019 - 13 Sep 2019

In celebration of the end of the harvest, the Mid-autumn Festival -- known as Tết Trung Thu -- is one of the most significant holidays in the Vietnamese calendar. Children are the stars of the...

Street vendors of Hanoi

13 Sep 2019 - 13 Oct 2019 | Ha Noi

A nostalgic love letter to Vietnam’s capital, ‘Street vendors and street cries of Hanoi’ features a collection of works from 15 students of Vietnam’s University of Fine Arts. Using...

Vietnam Mountain Marathon

21 Sep 2019 - 22 Sep 2019 | Sapa

With one of the most spectacular backdrops in the world, the Vietnam Mountain Marathon is a unique and unforgettable experience. Courses vary in length, ranging from a 10-kilometre fun run to a...