Trung Thu

Traveling to Vietnam for a holiday is a great idea. It is a country that has thrown off the shackles of its colonial past, arising as a land of friendly entrepreneurs. Intrepid travelers visiting Vietnam will find that is a land full of great food, beautiful scenery, and pleasant people. It is also a land where a little money will go a long way. It is easy to live like a king here for the cost of a meal back home. There are many things to do while visiting Vietnam. The following is a guide to the best events in Vietnam.

When looking at its events Vietnam has one occasion that sticks out far above the others. The Vietnamese, like many Asian cultures, give special reverence to their ancient lunar calendar. The Lunar New Year, called Tet in Vietnam, is the biggest of events in Vietnam.

Usually occurring at the end of January or beginning of February, Tet is the time of year when everyone receives visitors in their home. They get their home as clean as possible. They scrub it from floor to ceiling, filling it with beautiful flowers. At midnight on New Year's Eve, the country is filled with the sounds of firecrackers. The next morning begins a week of holidays for the Vietnamese, as they spend the time visiting friends and paying respects to ancestors. The country's stores are mostly closed for this week, so it is a good idea for visitors to stock up on anything they need before Tet begins.

Another big event that Vietnam celebrates is Hai Ba Trung Day. This is a very special day for women in Vietnam, who led a rebellion to defeat the Chinese way back in 41 A.D. This holiday is one of the great events Vietnam visitors must be sure to see. Many parades and festivals celebrate this very special day. Many women will be decked out in beautifully colorful outfits to celebrate their special day.

One of the beautiful events in Vietnam for visitors to see is the Mid-Autumn Festival, Trung Thu. This is a festival that is mainly for children, and it has a sight that is incredibly amazing to witness. Millions of colorful lanterns area created all over the country in the weeks leading up to the festival. On the festival night, the children have parades with their lit lanterns.