The festive season (Mùa lễ hội)

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February 17th 2009

Published: February 17th 2009

Festivals take place throughout the year in Vietnam, however January to March according to our lunar calendar is the period when there are more festivals and traditional activities than other months. We call this time "the festive season". Right after we celebrate the lunar New Year, all the pagodas and temples are the popular destinations, as people want to pray for good luck and prosperity for t... Read Full Entry

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theRedRiver

I am a Hanoi_girl who loves to travel. When working for a Japanese construction company in Hanoi, I had the chance to travel to 28 countries and to all the 63 provinces in Vietnam, including 25 trips to Huế city. Egypt, Mongolia and Italy are my love, and other favorite countries are Australia, France, New Zealand, Nepal, Fiji, Japan, India, Indonesia, Belgium, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, China (8 trips, 15 cities), South Korea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Cambodia (3 trips), Brunei Darussalam, the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Laos (3 trips), Malaysia (4 trips), Singap... full info

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Kiếp Bạc temple

Souvenirs are sold outside the temple.

Kiếp Bạc temple

Many people are inside the temple. They are praying in front of the altar.

Kiếp Bạc temple

Paper horses and elephants will be burned down after the ceremonies.

Kiếp Bạc temple

These women sell local products on the way to the temple, which are rice papers and rice crackers.

Kiếp Bạc temple

These paper hats for the Gods will also be burned after the ceremonies.

Kiếp Bạc temple

Offerings are sold on the way to the temple.

Kiếp Bạc temple

On the way from car parking site to the temple.

Kiếp Bạc temple

18th February 2009

Rob_n_Lorenza
Rob & Lorenza B

Lorenza & I really enjoy your blogs, they give a great insight into the culture of your country, plus some wonderful photos. We visited the Perfume Pagoda while in Vietnam and it was very crowded, but an amazing place to visit (the walk up the mountain after the boat ride was a challenge). Keep up the wonderful writing.

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