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Hanoi is a city of festivals. There is always a reason to celebrate. And, the
people of Hanoi know how to celebrate it to the fullest. Most of the festivals
are associated with their religious belief and faith. Some festivals are held
to usher in the new year or the new season marking the beginning or end of their
harvesting time while, some festivals are more like events upholding the traditional
and cultural richness of the land and celebrating a past which is glorious with
the toil of its people. What is more fascinating is the narrative of the beautiful
legends associated with the origin of these festivals. The festivals and events
are calendared according to Lunar month. Normally, a lunar month stays longer
than the western month of around 30 days.
Festivals and events are that time of the year when people indulge in several
activities of amusement and entertainment. People exchange gifts and family
members reunite and participate in the austerities and enjoyments. People donning
their best attires throng the streets and the shops which are colorfully decorated
with lights and festoons. But, apart from the merrymaking, there is more to
these festivals and events. This is also the time to acknowledge the admiration
and the gratitude of the people towards the powers of the Heaven and the Earth
and remembering the ancestors, seeking for their blessings and paying homage
to them.
Hanoi festivals and events can be a beautiful occasion to visit the beautiful
country of Vietnam and its charming capital city Hanoi. This can be a chance
to experience the land, its people and their culture and customs in all its
glory. So, don’t let this golden opportunity go out of your hand. Come
to Hanoi and discover the best of this land as you explore its festivals and
events.
There are legions of festivals celebrated across the country. Among them, the
major ones are listed below according to their appearance in the calendar.
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