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Photographing Vietnam Festivals in 2026: Etiquette, Temple Rules, and Consent
This guide explains how to photograph Vietnam festivals in 2026 without causing offence. It covers dress, greetings, consent, temple and photo rules, regional differences, dates for Tết Nguyên Đán, Hùng Kings Commemoration, and Mid-Autumn Festival, plus practical transport and drone advice. Use it to plan respectful, useful images.
by Phạm Quốc Bảo
4 min readAcross Vietnam
Vietnam Festivals September 2026: Mid-Autumn Dates, Locations, and Crowd Tips
This guide covers Vietnam festivals in September 2026, focusing on the Mid-Autumn Festival (Tết Trung Thu) on September 25 and the Hanoi Autumn Festival. It details exact dates, best viewing locations in Hanoi, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City, crowd management, transport advice, and respectful participation tips for international visitors.
Vietnam Festivals 2026: Month-by-Month Calendar and Practical Tips for International Visitors
A month-by-month calendar of Vietnam's major 2026 festivals, with exact dates, public holiday closures, crowd warnings, and booking advice. Covers Tet, Hung Kings, Da Nang fireworks, Mid-Autumn, Ok Om Bok, and more, plus transport and etiquette tips so international visitors can plan around closures and peak travel periods.
Lim Festival 2026 in Bac Ninh: Vietnam Festivals Guide to Quan Ho Folk Songs
This guide to Vietnam festivals covers Lim Festival 2026 in Bac Ninh, held March 1, about 30 km from Hanoi. It explains the Quan Ho folk song procession, traditional games, local food, transport options, crowd timing, and etiquette. Use it to plan a respectful, practical day trip from Hanoi.
Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival: Vietnam Festivals 2026 Dates, Tickets, and Visitor Tips
This practical 2026 guide to Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival covers the date, ticket prices, transport from Hanoi, crowd timing, and animal-welfare context for international visitors planning to attend one of the most controversial Vietnam festivals in September 2026. It includes a day-of schedule and safety advice for the large crowd.
Vietnam Festivals 2026: National Day in Hanoi and HCMC — September 2 Dates, Crowds, and Travel Tips
This guide covers Vietnam National Day 2026 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City: September 2 event locations, crowd expectations, transport closures, rainy-weather packing, and verification steps. It helps international visitors plan around security checks, fireworks nights, and public holiday schedules without relying on unconfirmed parade details.
Ba Chua Xu Festival 2026: Dates, Procession, and Practical Advice for Chau Doc's Sam Mountain
This guide covers the expected June 7–11, 2026 Ba Chua Xu Festival at Sam Mountain, Chau Doc, including the June 7 statue procession, dress code, crowd expectations, transport from Ho Chi Minh City, accommodation strategy, and free entry details. It helps foreign visitors attend respectfully without missing the main ritual or getting caught out by full guesthouses.
Vietnam Festivals August 2026: Vu Lan Ghost Festival Dates, Pagoda Customs, and Visitor Tips
A practical guide to Vietnam's Vu Lan (Ghost) Festival on August 27, 2026—the Buddhist day for honoring mothers and wandering souls. Covers pagoda rituals, the red-and-white rose tradition, where to go in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hue, plus costs, etiquette, and crowd-planning advice for international visitors.
Perfume Pagoda Festival 2026: Pilgrimage Routes, River Boat Fares, and Crowd-Smart Tips for Vietnam Festivals
This guide to the Perfume Pagoda Festival 2026 covers lunar dates, transport from Hanoi, river boat and cable car costs, and crowd-smart timing for one of Vietnam festivals 2026. Use it to plan a cash-friendly day trip from Hanoi between 22 February and late April 2026.
Cham Kate Festival in Ninh Thuan: 2026 Dates, Tower Ceremonies, and Travel from HCMC
A practical guide to the Cham Kate Festival in Ninh Thuan, provisionally set for September 18–20, 2026. It covers the 8 AM linga ceremony at Po Klong Garai, the second day at Po Sah Inu, transport from Ho Chi Minh City, local costs, and how to combine the trip with HCMC's GBA Oktoberfest on September 25–27.
Vietnam Festivals November: Ok Om Bok 2026 in Soc Trang – Khmer Moon Festival Guide
A practical guide to Ok Om Bok 2026 in Soc Trang, covering the expected November dates, Ngo boat race viewing tips, moon worship and lantern events, transport from HCMC and Can Tho, accommodation advice, and realistic costs. Useful for international visitors planning a Mekong Delta trip around Vietnam's November festivals.
ITE HCMC 2026: A Practical Guide to Vietnam's International Travel Expo in Ho Chi Minh City
This guide covers the expected dates, venue, admission, and highlights of ITE HCMC 2026, Southeast Asia's leading travel trade show in Ho Chi Minh City. Learn how to get to SECC, what to see on the exhibition floor, and practical tips for international visitors to make the most of the public or trade days.
Tet 2026 in the Mekong Delta: Dates, Customs, and Practical Tips for Visitors
A practical guide to experiencing Tet (Lunar New Year) in Vietnam's Mekong Delta in 2026. Get exact dates (Feb 17, with holiday Feb 14–20), regional customs like hoa mai and bánh tét, top sights including Sa Đéc Flower Village and Cai Rang Floating Market, plus transport, closure, price, and etiquette tips.