MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL IN VIETNAM

Full-moon festival Mid-autumn night According to many documents of some countries in Asia, the Mid-autumn festival originated from China since Duong Dynasty (618-917). In this year, in the full moon day, when the King went out for a walk to enjoy the scene, he met a fairy which changed into an old man with white hair. This many with his magic power made up a beautiful rainbow which connected the Moon and Earth. King had chance to visit Quang...

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Temples and pagodas in Hanoi, Part III

Besides some big and famous pagodas, Hanoi also has many other smaller but really beautiful and interesting with both attractive sightseeing and mysterious legends. 1. TRAN QUOC PAGODA Located in the North of Hanoi, in the middle of West lake, Tran Quoc pagoda is considered to be the oldest one in Hanoi. Tran Quoc pagoda is not only the oldest pagoda in Hanoi but it is also one of the most unique pagodas of Vietnam. Tran Quoc Pagoda Tower...

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Temples and pagodas around Hanoi - Part 2

More and more pagodas with AMAZING festivals in Hanoi attract tourists in Spring. These pagodas are becoming a necessary part of local people life. Keo Pagoda - Thai Binh province Location: Dung Nhue Hamlet, Duy Nhat Commune, Vu Thu District, Thai Binh Province Name: Than Quang pagoda Main festival: 13th to 15th of the ninth lunar month It is said that Duong Khong Lo Monk built Keo Pagoda between 1133 and 1154. He is both a famous Monk and...

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