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Travelers want to know about local festivals and cultural events to participate in during their stay. Please Tell me about the major holidays.

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I would like to add that Vietnam also celebrates very big western holidays such as Christmas and New Year. Coming to Vietnam on these occasions will be very fun. People go out on the streets, there are many houses decorated in a very beautiful Christmas style.



If you are in Hanoi during Christmas, you cannot miss the Hoan Kiem Lake walking street as well as Hang Ma street, which will be decorated very sparklingly.
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Vietnam celebrates a variety of holidays and festivals, many of which are deeply rooted in its cultural and religious traditions. Some of the major holidays and festivals in Vietnam include:

### 1. Tết Nguyên Đán (Tet Festival - Lunar New Year)
- When: Late January or February (based on the lunar calendar - December, January)
- Significance: This is the most important holiday in Vietnam, marking the beginning of the lunar new year. It is a time for family reunions, honoring ancestors, and celebrating new beginnings. People prepare by cleaning their homes, decorating with flowers and red banners, and offering food to ancestors.
- Activities: Fireworks, traditional dances (like the dragon dance), visiting family, and giving "lì xì" (lucky money in red envelopes) to children.

### 2. Tết Trung Thu (Mid-Autumn Festival)
- When: September or October (based on the lunar calendar - 15th August)
- Significance: Also known as the "Children’s Festival," this celebration centers around family, children, and the harvest moon. It is traditionally a time to give thanks for the harvest and wish for prosperity.
- Activities: Lantern parades, mooncakes, lion dances, and children’s performances.


### 3. Giỗ Tổ Hùng Vương (Hung Kings' Commemoration Day)
- When: 10th day of the 3rd lunar month
- Significance: This is a national holiday to honor the legendary Hung Kings, the founders of Vietnam. It is a day for Vietnamese people to remember their ancestors and pay homage to their roots.
- Activities: Ceremonies at temples dedicated to the Hung Kings, especially at Đền Hùng in Phú Thọ Province, where a grand ceremony is held.

### 4. Lễ Quốc Khánh (National Day - 2nd September)
- When: September 2
- Significance: This day marks the declaration of Vietnam’s independence from France in 1945. It is a patriotic holiday that celebrates national pride and unity.
- Activities: Parades, fireworks, and various official events throughout the country.

### 5. Ngày Giải Phóng Miền Nam (Reunification Day)
- When: April 30th
- Significance: This holiday commemorates the fall of Saigon in 1975, marking the end of the Vietnam War and the reunification of North and South Vietnam.
- Activities: Parades, speeches, and various cultural events.

### 6. Ngày Quốc Tế Lao Động (International Labor Day - 1st May)
- When: May 1st
- Significance: This is a global celebration of workers' rights. In Vietnam, it is often combined with Reunification Day to create a long holiday break.
- Activities: Workers' parades and speeches, with many people taking the opportunity for travel and relaxation.

### 7. Lễ Vu Lan (Ghost Festival)
- When: 15th day of the 7th lunar month
- Significance: This is a Buddhist holiday similar to the Chinese Ghost Festival, where people honor the spirits of their deceased ancestors and pray for the well-being of wandering souls.
- Activities: Offering food, incense, and money to ancestors, and participating in temple rituals to honor the dead.

### 8. Tết Hàn Thực (Cold Food Festival)
- When: 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month
- Significance: This festival marks the anniversary of the death of a famous historical figure, General Jie Zhitui, from China. Though it originated in China, it has been adopted in Vietnam, where people honor their ancestors and eat "bánh trôi, bánh chay" (glutinous rice balls).
- Activities: Making and offering cold dishes to ancestors, particularly "bánh trôi, bánh chay."

### 9. Lễ Hội Chùa Hương (Perfume Pagoda Festival)
- When: 6th day of the 1st lunar month to the end of the 3rd lunar month
- Significance: This is the largest Buddhist pilgrimage in Vietnam, held at the Perfume Pagoda in Hà Tây Province. Pilgrims from all over the country visit the sacred site to pray for health, happiness, and prosperity.
- Activities: Boating on the Yen River, climbing the mountain to the pagoda, and participating in religious ceremonies.

### 10. Đoan Ngọ (Mid-year Festival)
- When: 5th day of the 5th lunar month
- Significance: This festival celebrates the cleansing of the body and soul and is often referred to as "killing the insects" day, as it is believed to be a time to rid oneself of illnesses and pests.
- Activities: Eating "bánh tro" (fermented sticky rice cakes) and fruits, drinking herbal teas, and carrying out traditional cleansing rituals.

These holidays and festivals reflect Vietnam’s rich cultural, historical, and spiritual heritage, providing opportunities for family gatherings, religious devotion, and national pride.

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