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Festivals, markets & activities across Vietnam

Cultural festivals, seasonal highlights, food events, and things to do — month by month and region by region. Many events follow the lunar calendar, so dates shift a little each year.

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Vibrant Asian puppet show featuring traditional costumes and intricate designs.

Activity

Water Puppet Theatre

Across Vietnam · Jan–Dec

A uniquely Vietnamese art form performed nightly in Hanoi and HCMC — easy to book and perfect for a rainy evening.

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Woman in red dress ties a ribbon on festive gifts during colorful celebration in Chinatown.

Festival

International New Year

Across Vietnam · Dec–Jan

Big countdown parties in Hanoi and HCMC, plus fireworks over the lakes and rivers on December 31.

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