Expressing reverence, maintaining ancient traditions, remembering dead heroes, commemorating important events, demonstrating sporting abilities, or simply entertaining the community, Vietnamese culture has a long tradition of colourful festivals.
Read more Expressing reverence, maintaining ancient traditions, remembering dead heroes, commemorating important events, demonstrating sporting abilities, or simply entertaining the community, Vietnamese culture has a long tradition of colourful festivals.
It has been estimated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism that every year some 8,300 traditional festivals are held across the country, including many of great antiquity.
While seasonal festivals such as Vietnamese New Year and Mid Autumn Festival are celebrated throughout the country, the majority of Vietnam’s festivals are related to local traditions or linked to religious ceremonies of some description, and often involve traditional games such as tug-of-war, sports such as wrestling or cock fighting and performances of traditional dances, songs and dramas.
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