Vietnam Current Events
Vietnam is one of the most charming countries in Southeast Asia. Featuring vivid colors and a picturesque landscape with a spectacular coastline, the country offers a delightful traveling experience. The country that boasts of a wonderful natural beauty owes maximum of its popularity to the stunning beauty. However, the country is also noted for a number of festivals and events observed throughout the calendar year. Vietnam current events scheduled for 2011 will witness a culmination of cultural, historic, and religious festivals. Such celebrations hold a great appeal among both the international tourists and the locals of the country.
Upcoming Events in Vietnam
Here is a look at some of the Vietnam current events scheduled to be held in the coming months of 2011 -
International Women's Day
The International Women’s Day is celebrated with great fervor throughout the country. A popular event in Vietnam, this one features marches and parades throughout the city. Special promotions are also offered by shops to honor the day.
Event Details
Date - 8 March 2011 (annual)
Venue - Ho Chi Minh City
Chu Dong Tu Festival
The Chu Dong Tu Festival is celebrated to in the fishing village of the country in Da Trach. The event is marked through a folk festival that honors the 16th century fisherman. Villagers gather to visit the temples to offer payer services. Incense sticks and candles are burnt. However, the dates of the festival fall according to the lunar calendar. It is advisable to confirm the dates before finalizing any sorts of travel arrangement.
Event Details
Date - March 2011 (various dates)
Venue - Da Trach
Thay Pagoda Festival
The Thay Pagoda festival is a popular festival in Vietnam. Held in the Thien Phuc Pagoda in Thuy Khe village, the festival is famous for hosting the traditional performance of water puppetry (mua roi can). The event also includes story telling of Vietnamese folklore, which includes firework spouting from the mouths of Dragon and re-enactment of historic battles. On the third and fourth day, the people coming together to celebrate at the event participate in a parade. They march through the villages returning back to the pagoda after sunset.
Event Details
Date - April 2011 (various dates)
Venue - Thien Phuc Pagoda
Lang Ca Ong
A renowned Vietnamese festival, Lang Ca Ong is held in many fishing villages situated in the country. The month long festival can almost be related with the thanksgiving festival. On the day, fishermen and their families offer their thanks to whales for their support. The festival is marked with events, a colorful parade and prayers.
Event Details
Date - April 2011 (various dates)
Venue - Vietnam
Liberation Day
Liberation Day marks the independence of the country and the day the city Ho Chi Minh got its name. This day in the nation is also known as “Reunification Day”. Festivals, concerts, and special film screenings throughout the city mark the celebration of this popular Vietnam festival.
Event Details
Date - 30 April 2011
Venue -Ho Chi Minh City
Time - All day
Buddha's Birthday
Buddha’s Birthday is marked with great religious fervor throughout the country. The eighth day of the fourth lunar month observes and honors the birth and enlightenment of Lord Buddha. The country of Vietnam celebrates the birthday of the lord a week later to the actual day. This day tends to fall between May and June full moon. It is advisable that you cross check with the tourist dates before you plan a visit to the festival.
Event Details
Date - May 2011 (various dates)
Venue - Ho Chi Minh City
Ba Chua Xu Temple Festival
The BaChua Xu Temple Festival is also known by the name of Via Ba ceremony. The festival that is held on the Sam mountain just outside the Chau Doc is a famous Vietnam event. Considered the biggest folk festival of South Vietnam, the festival continues from 23rd to 27th days of the fourth lunar month. The statue of Ba Chua Xu is bathed with perfumed water on the first day of the festival. The old clothes that are believed to bear a lucky charm is torn into small pieces and distributed among the pilgrims. The midnight of the third night witnesses the significant Tuc Yen ritual that is observed through a fascinating procession of dragon dances. The Duc Boi ceremony is observed with one man being selected to perform the rituals and celebrations. This man from the village sings for good weather throughout the country along with a prosperous year ahead.
Event Details
Date - June 2011 (annual)
Venue -Ba Chua Xu Temple
International Circus Festival
The International Circus Festival is one of the top events in Vietnam that features the fascinating blend of entertainment and excitement. From Jugglers, trapeze acts, clowns to trained animals, the circus will offer all kinds of entertainment. The 6-day festival welcomes troupes coming from Hanoi Vung Tau, Quang Tri and the Vietnam Secondary School of Circus Arts to the national theater of circus.
Event Details
Date - 6 - 11 August 2011
Venue - Nation Circus Theatre
Do Son Buffalo Fights
The Do Son Buffalo Fights is the biggest event of the Vietnamese calendar year. The competition that holds a great appeal among both the young and the old begins with drum rolls and dance performances. The actual event observes the fight between three buffalos of Do Son and Do Hoi.
Event Details
Date - September 2011 (various dates)
Venue - Do Son
Tet Trung Thu
Tet Trung Thu is a renowned event in Vietnam that holds a great appeal among both the young and the old. A family oriented festival, it mainly features children gathering around multi-colored lanterns to listen to folktales. The event is also known by the name of Mid-Autumn festival. A grand feast, lion dances and art exhibition along with other forms of entertainment marks the celebration of this day-long affair.
Event Details
Date - October 2011 (various dates) Venue - Vietnam
Oc Om Boc Festival / Ngo Boat Contest
The Soc Trang's Oc Om Boc Festival is an annual event of Vietnam that hosts a traditional ngo boat race. The event is actually celebrated to offer prayers to the Moon goddess seeking good health and abundant crops and fish to the fields and rivers.
Event Details
Date - November 2011 (annual) Venue - Soc Trang
Some of the other Vietnam Current Events scheduled during the coming months of 2011 are as follows -
- National Day of Vietnam
- Wandering Souls Day
- Keo Pagoda Festival
- Le Van Duyet Tomb Festival
- Lam Kinh Festival
