HOIAN LEGENDARY NIGHT
( ANCIENT TOWN NIGHT )

A really unique and enchanting festival in historic Hoian, celebrated on every 14 th of Lunar months. From 7:00 pm, the whole Ancient city is lit by various kinds of multi-colored lanterns ; neon & electric lights being turned off; vehicle of all kinds banned; streets reserved for walkers only. Visitors to this festival have a best chance to freely & comfortably walk in the Ancient area enjoying traditional musical performance, traditional Vietnamese Opera, traditional games... The scene recalls the ordinary life of local people in 19th century - the time of revelry, peace, poetry & beauty.
Main Cultural activities  
◊ In Hut Card Game 
Add:at the T-junction of Hoang Van Thu St & Bach Dang St(by Hoian river)
◊ Poem Recitation 
Add : 04 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St
◊ Repartee Chanties 
Add:on the Cultural Boat - Hoian River
◊ Family Orchestra 
Add: 186 Tran Phu St
◊ Chinese Chess 
Add:along Nguyen Thai Hoc St & Tran Phu St

MID - AUTUMN FESTIVAL

Celebrated on 14 & 15 August Lunar Calendar, Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important festivals in Vietnam. The festival is a time for people to show their appreciation to Mr Moon & to enjoy the Moon-cakes. During the festival, children beat drums & join in the lion dance or unicorn dance.

GODDESS OF THE SEA’S CEREMONY

LONG CHU FESTIVAL

Held every year on 15th July Lunar Calendar, usually at temples or Communal Houses by inhabitants in some fishing villages of Hoian. The purpose of the festival is to drive away epidemics at a time when a new season is coming.