Culture

Hung Temple Festival

Hung Temple Festival is one of the biggest festivals of the Vietnamese people, not only held in Phu Tho but also in many other places, including Nha Trang. This festival is held on the 10th day of the third lunar month every year at Hung Temple, also known as Hung Temple, located on Ngo Gia Tu Street, Nha Trang City. This is an occasion for the community to remember the Hung Kings, who founded the country, and at the same time demonstrate the Vietnamese tradition of "remembering the source when drinking water, remembering the person who planted the tree when eating fruit".

Twin oil trees and Trinh Phong temple

Khanh Hoa, a coastal province in the Central region, is not only famous for its beautiful natural scenery but also for its unique cultural and historical values. One of the special destinations here is the twin oil tree and Trinh Phong temple, two places associated with local legends and history, attracting the attention of tourists as well as local people.

Dien Khanh Citadel

Dien Khanh Citadel is a famous historical and cultural relic in Dien Khanh town, Khanh Hoa province. Built in the late 18th century under King Gia Long, this is the place where many important historical events took place throughout the country's history. Dien Khanh Citadel is not only a military structure but also a symbol of the strength and resilience of the people of Khanh Hoa. Currently, the citadel still retains its original ancient architecture, becoming an attractive destination for tourists when coming to Khanh Hoa.

Tuong singing art

Nha Trang Tuong art is a unique cultural heritage, combining music, dance and acting, often telling historical stories and legends. Tuong is strongly developed in Nha Trang, especially among the Cham and Kinh communities.

Nha Trang Human Chess Festival

Nha Trang Human Chess Festival is held annually on the occasion of Lunar New Year, from the 3rd to the 5th day of Tet, is a special cultural event, attracting a large number of locals and tourists. This is a unique folk game, in which "living chess pieces" are controlled by humans, moving according to traditional chess steps. The competition is not only an opportunity to compete in intelligence but also an opportunity to promote Nha Trang culture, creating a joyful atmosphere in the first days of spring.

Yen Sao Festival

The Bird's Nest Festival is held on the 10th day of the 5th lunar month every year at Yen Island, Hon Noi, Nha Trang Bay, Khanh Hoa. This is a familiar cultural event for every Nha Trang resident, contributing to honoring the unique traditional profession of destroying bird's nest caves. In addition, cultural and artistic activities intertwined with traditional and modern features also contribute to diversifying the Nha Trang festival picture.

Whale Festival

Nghinh Ong Festival - Nha Trang, also known as Cau Ngu Festival Nha Trang or Ca Voi Nha Trang, different names depending on the region, is a unique traditional cultural festival of fishermen in the coastal area of Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa province. The festival is an opportunity for fishermen to express their respect to Ca Ong (whale) and for visitors to learn about local cultural beliefs.

Am Chua Festival

Am Chua is a famous spiritual site in Dien Khanh district, Khanh Hoa province, where the Holy Mother Thien Y A Na, an important deity in Vietnamese folk beliefs, is worshiped. Am Chua festival usually takes place from the 1st to the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month with traditional rituals such as: Traditional sacrifice ceremony; Incense offering ceremony and music and dance performances by pilgrimage groups inside and outside the province.

Ponagar Tower Festival

The Ponagar Tower Festival is one of the biggest and most important festivals of the Cham people in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, taking place annually on the 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd of the third lunar month. The Ponagar Tower Festival is a festival to honor and commemorate Mother Ponagar - the mother of the Cham people, who had great merit in teaching people to grow rice, raise animals, weave cloth... and bring the Cham people to a prosperous life and a bright future.

The art of singing Bai Choi

Bài Chòi singing, a unique folk art form of the Central region, is an indispensable part of Khanh Hoa culture. Held every Saturday and Sunday at 2/4 Square, Bài Chòi singing sessions are an opportunity for tourists and locals to immerse themselves in the joyful, vibrant atmosphere and explore the unique cultural values of the locality. If you want to learn more about a part of the cultural heritage of the Central region, this is an ideal activity not to be missed when traveling to Nha Trang.