Journey to discover traditional culture on the occasion of the Mid -Autumn Festival along the country
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Mid -Autumn Festival, also known as the Mid -Autumn Festival or Tet, has long been one of the important and meaningful traditional festivals in Vietnamese life …
The Mid -Autumn Festival is not only a warm reunion for every family but also the time when Vietnam becomes the most brilliant and vivid of the year. This is the ideal time for visitors to immerse themselves in the traditional Mid -Autumn Festival atmosphere, and discover unique destinations, experience typical cultural features in all parts of the country.
For many tourists, tourism is not only a resort but also an opportunity to explore culture. According to a survey from Booking.com, up to 51% of participants said that experiencing a new culture is an important factor when choosing a destination, 47% often spend a trip to learn about culture – history, 73% will travel with the main purpose of attending a cultural event in 2025. Here are some destinations where the Mid -Autumn Festival blends with heritage, creating a full experience for tourists.
Tuyen Quang
In recent years, Tuyen Quang is gradually asserting its position as a new fascinating destination. Located in the heart of Na Hang Nature Reserve, which is known as “Ha Long Bay on the mountain”, this land fascinates visitors by the pearl blue lake, towering limestone mountains and wild and magnificent beauty.
Not only has the impressive natural scenery, Tuyen Quang is also famous for Thanh Tuyen festival – the largest Mid -Autumn Festival in Vietnam. Taking place on the full moon of the 8th lunar month every year, this colorful event brings together hundreds of giant light models, made according to the characters in folk, legends or history such as Thanh Giong, mouse wedding, Hai Ba Trung … Besides, music, dance, and vibrant markets blend, turning the city into a light party, exciting sound.
Hanoi
Every Mid -Autumn Festival, Hang Ma Street becomes the most brilliant focus of Hanoi. Throughout the length of the street, hundreds of stalls sell all kinds of lanterns with a variety of shapes, bright colors, and countless traditional and modern toys, creating a shimmering and vibrant scene. This is also the “golden coordinates” for those who love to take photos, record the street moments during the festive season.
On this occasion, tourists and people everywhere flocked to the code to visit, shop, and immerse themselves in the bustling atmosphere of the Mid -Autumn Festival. Coming here, you not only enjoy the shimmering beauty of the festival but also have the opportunity to explore the unique cultural colors of the capital for thousands of years.
In particular, the 2025 Mid -Autumn Festival in Hanoi will be opened at 19:30 on October 2, at the Vietnam Cultural and Art Exhibition Center, No. 2 Hoa Lu, Hanoi. Throughout the festival are special art programs: the art program “Moonlight Journey – Moonlight Journey”, “Happy Mid -Autumn Festival”; Fashion art program “clear”, “I welcome Mid -Autumn Festival”; “Meteor shine” …
Hoi An
The Mid -Autumn Festival in Hoi An (Da Nang) brings a sparkling and fanciful festive space. Nearly three decades, the old town has maintained the event of “the full moon night of the old town”, when the entire electric light was turned off, making room for the warm light of thousands of lanterns hanging along the temples, communal houses and the banks of the Thu Bon River. The bright yellow light reflected on the water made the ancient scenery more magical.
Not only taking place in the Mid -Autumn Festival, that special atmosphere was also reproduced every month. Visitors can also drop flower lights on Thu Bon River, sending wishes to pray for peace and luck.
In addition, moon cake with green beans, corn tea or high floor are the dishes not to be missed to fully experience the moon season.
The Mid -Autumn Festival in Hoi An is also considered a environmental beauty in cultural practice. From craftsmans to the head of Thien Cau, Lion Dragon, lanterns to folk knowledge associated with traditional cuisine (moon cakes, Mid -Autumn Festival …) all contribute to this festival in Hoi An with special value, forming generations of artisans, contributing to the community, forming cultural products and special tourism of the ancient urban area.
Ho Chi Minh City
Coming to the city named Uncle Ho on the Mid -Autumn Festival, visitors must visit Luong Nhu Hoc lantern street (Cho Lon ward). This place stands out with shimmering scenery, sparkling thousands of colorful lanterns, bringing an atmosphere that is both poetic and bustling.
Each full moon season, Luong Nhu Hoc Street is still exciting with the procession of lights and traditional Mid -Autumn Festival. This is also an ideal occasion for you to explore the world of Chinese cuisine, from the wild street food to the unique flavors of the long -standing Chinese community living in this area. It can be seen that this is a stop that cannot be missed for anyone who wants to fully feel the Mid -Autumn Festival.
