Festival

Festival

From vibrant street parades to sacred ceremonies, our Festival section transports you to the world's most captivating celebrations. We uncover the stories, symbols, and spectacles that make each festival unique. Our journalists travel far and wide to capture the pulsing energy of Mardi Gras, the serene beauty of lantern festivals, and the communal spirit of harvest celebrations. Beyond just tourist attractions, we explore the cultural significance and evolving traditions that keep these gatherings meaningful in modern times. Join us as we share in the joy, reverence, and wonder that festivals bring to communities across the globe.

THE CHUA RO OX RACING FESTIVAL - WHEN RICE FIELDS TURN INTO A FESTIVAL ARENA
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THE CHUA RO OX RACING FESTIVAL - WHEN RICE FIELDS TURN INTO A FESTIVAL ARENA

Every Sen Dolta season, the Bay Nui region of An Cu Commune, An Giang, comes alive with a special celebration …

THE LINH SON THANH MAU FESTIVAL - A BEAUTIFUL EXPRESSION OF FAITH AND CULTURE IN THE HEART OF TAY NINH
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THE LINH SON THANH MAU FESTIVAL - A BEAUTIFUL EXPRESSION OF FAITH AND CULTURE IN THE HEART OF TAY NINH

Every year, during the Linh Son Thanh Mau Festival, Ba Den Mountain welcomes tens of thousands of pilgrims and visitors …

MOONCAKES - TALES OF YORE, CAKES OF TODAY
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MOONCAKES - TALES OF YORE, CAKES OF TODAY

As an iconic symbol of the Mid-Autumn season, mooncakes have evolved over time. Join MLifeOn to explore these changes.

THE KHMER SAND MOUNTAIN RITUAL – WHEN EVERY GRAIN OF SAND CARRIES A BLESSING
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THE KHMER SAND MOUNTAIN RITUAL – WHEN EVERY GRAIN OF SAND CARRIES A BLESSING

Every year during the Chôl Chnăm Thmây Festival, Khmer communities gather at their local pagodas, bringing handfuls of sand to …

KY YEN FESTIVAL AT VUON LAI TEMPLE: WHERE TRADITIONAL CULTURE PRESERVES THE SOUL OF THE CITY
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KY YEN FESTIVAL AT VUON LAI TEMPLE: WHERE TRADITIONAL CULTURE PRESERVES THE SOUL OF THE CITY

Discover the Ky Yen Festival at Vuon Lai Temple, where the resonant sounds of ceremonial drums and the art of …

PHUOC HAI FISHING VILLAGE - MORE THAN A CENTURY OF LIFE IN RHYTHM WITH THE WAVES
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PHUOC HAI FISHING VILLAGE - MORE THAN A CENTURY OF LIFE IN RHYTHM WITH THE WAVES

Phuoc Hai is a fishing village that is more than a hundred years old, where life still moves in step …

VISIT TAY NINH - CELEBRATE THE CHOL CHNAM THMAY FESTIVAL
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VISIT TAY NINH - CELEBRATE THE CHOL CHNAM THMAY FESTIVAL

Discover Chol Chnam Thmay Tet in Tay Ninh, a unique cultural feature of the Khmer people.

SOUND AND COLOR IN TEOCHEW TRADITIONAL OPERA
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SOUND AND COLOR IN TEOCHEW TRADITIONAL OPERA

Discover Teochew Traditional Opera, a unique and enduring art form of the Chinese community, where sound, color, ritual, and memory …

GAZING AT SAIGON NEAR TET - A VERY DIFFERENT BEAUTY
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GAZING AT SAIGON NEAR TET - A VERY DIFFERENT BEAUTY

Explore the atmosphere of Saigon during the period leading up to Tet, experience the changing weather, people, and streets.

THE VIBRANT RED OF TET ON SAIGON’S CHINESE STREETS
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THE VIBRANT RED OF TET ON SAIGON’S CHINESE STREETS

In the days leading up to Tet, Saigon’s Chinese neighborhoods gradually dress themselves in familiar shades of red. From decoration …

KHMER CEREMONIAL HATS AND MASKS - THE SOUL OF SOUTHERN VIETNAMESE THEATRE
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KHMER CEREMONIAL HATS AND MASKS - THE SOUL OF SOUTHERN VIETNAMESE THEATRE

Explore Khmer ceremonial hats and masks, sacred and mystical elements associated with the performing arts and spiritual life of the …

SILK PAINTING EXHIBITION - “THE UNFINISHED JOURNEY” BY ARTIST NGUYEN THI TAM
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SILK PAINTING EXHIBITION - “THE UNFINISHED JOURNEY” BY ARTIST NGUYEN THI TAM

The exhibition “The Unfinished Journey” presents 50 never-before-seen silk paintings by artist Nguyen Thi Tam, capturing over three decades of …