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Vietnam Tourist Guides — Events  Festivals and events of Vietnam are considered a major part of the lives of the Vietnamese. Since rural population prevails over the urban population, community spirit is highly maintained among the villagers. The festivals are more agricultural based, which each new generation tries to maintain and improve year after year. The month of January and February are seen as International New Year's Day in accordance to their traditional Lunar Calendar, along with the Foundation of Communist Party by Ho Chi Minh in Hong Kong, on February 3rd. Other events like Hai Ba Trung Day, Liberation Day, International Labor Day, Ho Chi Minh's Birthday, Buddha's Birthday are celebrated between the month of March and May. In the month of August a day is seen as the 'Day of the Wandering Souls', when the Vietnamese offer foods to their deceased relatives who are believed to come and visit them. September 2nd is their Independence Day, followed by Ho Chi Minh's Death Anniversary on September 3rd. Also in the same month the Trung Thu is celebrated where the children parade along with lanterns and Chinese pastries are eaten. Birthday of Confucius is in November. Vietnam's traditional events:
Vietnam experiences agricultural festivals throughout the year. The festivals are held mainly in the time of spring and autumn, reflecting the farmers' hopes for a good crop at the end of the During these festivals all taboos, community differences, rules and social barriers are overlooked. Free mixing between men and women are allowed. Various games are played like overturning of the palanquins, tug-of-war, cockfights, buffalo-fights, rope pulling and climbing, pigeon race, wrestling, rowing, fishing, etc. Events like Dong Ky Festival, Huong Pagoda Festival, Thay Pagoda Festival, Keo Pagoda Festival, Dau Pagoda Festivals, Dong Festival, the Festival of Trung Sisters Pagoda are considered very auspicious among the villagers. During these festivals the neighboring villages also take part. These festivals are considered as historical events, which are full of religious rites and beliefs. But these events also reflect the Vietnamese' effort to hold on to their roots. Folk songs are sung along with the traditional music and dance mixed with drumbeats. Almost all the entertainment and enjoyment made during these festivals are dedicated to the natural powers like rain, lightning, cloud, which are associated with the production of agricultural crops. The peasants are always looking for means to improve their lives and these festivals are among them.
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