Thousands of pilgrims and tourists are flocking to visit Huong (Perfume) Pagoda after the Lunar New Year or Tet Holiday, wishing for peace, good weather, happiness and prosperity. Huong Pagoda Festival which will last for three months was opened on the morning of February 21. … [Read more...] about Pilgrims flock to Perfume Pagoda after Tet
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Bulgaria Rose Festival to take place in Hanoi next month
The second Bulgaria Rose and Friends Festival will be held in Hanoi next month with 1,000 rose trees imported from Bulgaria to be displayed. The event will take place on March 8-11 at West Lake Water Park by the Bulgarian Embassy in Vietnam and some agencies and organisations on … [Read more...] about Bulgaria Rose Festival to take place in Hanoi next month
Carp released on Kitchen Gods’ Day
People have flocked to the Red River and lakes in Hanoi to release carp fish that are traditionally said to convey the Kitchen Gods to heaven on February 8.Dozens of motorbikes parked along Long Bien Bridge to release the carps into the Red River in the morning of the Kitchen … [Read more...] about Carp released on Kitchen Gods’ Day
Hang Ma Street busy as the Kitchen Gods Day nears
Many people have flocked to Hanoi's Hang Ma Street to buy offerings for the coming Kitchen Gods' Day.This year, the Kitchen Gods’ Day falls on February 8. According to legend, on this day the Kitchen Gods will begin their trip to visit the Jade Emperor and report on what … [Read more...] about Hang Ma Street busy as the Kitchen Gods Day nears
World’s longest cable car route launched in Kien Giang
The world’s longest sea cable car route was put into operation in An Thoi town, Phu Quoc island district, Mekong Delta Kien Giang province on February 4, with the aim of serving tourists on the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) festival which is several days left. The … [Read more...] about World’s longest cable car route launched in Kien Giang