February is an exciting month in Vietnam with several cultural and religious events taking place throughout the country. 

Here are some of the major events and festivals in Vietnam in February.

  1. Tet Nguyen Dan (Lunar New Year)
  2. Perfume Pagoda Festival
  3. Ba Chua Xu Festival
  4. Nui Ba Festival
  5. Whale Worshiping Festival

1. Tet Nguyen Dan (Lunar New Year)

Tet is the most important festival in Vietnam, and it usually falls in late January or early February.

It’s a time of family gatherings, feasting, and giving gifts.

 

 

Vietnamese Lunar New Year

 

2. Perfume Pagoda Festival

This festival takes place in the Perfume Pagoda complex in Hanoi, and it usually starts in late January or early February.

It’s a major Buddhist event, and thousands of pilgrims flock to the complex to pray and make offerings.

 

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3. Ba Chua Xu Festival

This festival takes place in Chau Doc, in the Mekong Delta region, and it’s held in honor of Ba Chua Xu, the goddess of the region.

It usually starts on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month and lasts for several days.

 

 

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4. Nui Ba Festival

This festival takes place on Nui Ba Mountain in Tay Ninh Province, and it’s held in honor of the mountain god.

It usually starts on the 15th day of the first lunar month and lasts for several days.

 

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5. Whale Worshiping Festival

This festival takes place in several coastal regions of Vietnam, including Phan Thiet and Nha Trang.

It’s a traditional fishing festival, and fishermen pray to the whale god for good luck and bountiful catches.

These are just a few of the many events and festivals taking place in Vietnam in January.

It’s an excellent time to visit the country and experience the rich cultural traditions of the Vietnamese people.

 

 

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