Do Ngoc Trung, Head of the Culture and Sports Department of Vu Thu District, said that it is estimated that in four days from February 13-16 (the 4th day to the 7th day of the Lunar New Year), the Keo Pagoda Special National Relic welcomed 120,000 -150,000 tourists.

Cheo singing clubs performing at the Keo Pagoda Spring Festival.

This is the first time that the Keo Pagoda - Spring Festival has attracted such a large number of tourists.

The festival featured religious rituals and communal activities, such as Buddhist offerings, palanquin parades, love duet singing on boats, and folk games.

In addition to traditional religious rituals commemorating the Ly Dynasty Buddhist monk, the festival also hosted a variety of cultural activities that reflect the lifestyle of the Red River Delta’s agricultural communities.

Spring festivals – symbol of Vietnamese culture

Going to festivals at the beginning of the year is a long-standing tradition of Vietnamese people. It is also an occasion for people to spend time with their families and friends while praying for luck and good things for the new year.

Xuong Giang festival recognized as national intangible cultural heritage

BAC GIANG - On February 14 evening (the 5th day of the first lunar month), the municipal Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee and Fatherland Front Committee of Bac Giang city solemnly organised the festival marking the 597th anniversary of the Xuong Giang Victory and announcing the decision of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognising the Xuong Giang Festival as a national intangible cultural heritage.

State President launches New Year tree planting festival in Tuyen Quang

State President Vo Van Thuong launched a New Year tree planting festival in Tuyen Quang city of the province of the same name on February 15, or the sixth day of the first lunar month.

Huong Pagoda Festival hosts 30,000 visitors on opening day

The Huong Pagoda Festival, the longest of its kind in Vietnam, began in Huong Son commune in Hanoi’s outlying district of My Duc on February 15 (the 6th day of the first lunar month), welcoming 30,000 visitors.

Vietnamese Tet Festival in the hearts of foreign friends

“When in Vietnam, do as the Vietnamese do” — that saying is true for many foreigners who are working in the cultural sector in Vietnam. They have served as a “bridge” connecting Vietnam with other foreign countries, and have gradually immersed themselves in the traditional life and customs of the Vietnam people during Tet (Lunar New Year).

Source: NDO