Vietnam is a nation that cherishes the assimilation of various culture and tradition and thus a wide range of diverse festivals are celebrated in different parts of Vietnam as well as in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Festivals not only enhance social interaction among various cross sections of the society but also provide a relaxing relief from the monotony and drudgery of day to day life and inspire us to look past our distress and frustrations in life and revitalize our spirit to move ahead in life.Giong Festival in Hanoi is famous in Vietnam and its capital Hanoi as it depicts the patriotic ardor of the Vietnamese people and their love for freedom and expresses their earnest gratitude for their national heroes.
Before the festival, Khmer people have to prepare very carefully in terms of cuisine, dress and housing. Children have new clothes for New Year day.
The Ba Chua Xu Festival, Vietnam or the Ba Chua Xu Temple Festival is the major folk festivity of South Vietnam. It takes place in Sam Mountain, situated at a distance of 5 kilometers from a town in Giang province called Chau Doc. Full of traditions; this mountain houses some key historical places like Tay An Pagoda, the Ba Chua Xu Shrine, the Hang Pagoda, and the Imperial Tomb of Thoai Ngoc Hau.