Vietnam in November is a blend of autumn and winter in Vietnam. It is one of the best times to visit North Vietnam and Central Highlands for hiking and other recreational activities.
Although Central Vietnam is affected by monsoon and typhoons yet many alluring destinations in the South promise pleasant weather along with the rural areas of Northern Highlands.
- Khmer Oc Bom Boc Festival
- Hoi An Lantern Festival
1. Khmer Oc Bom Boc Festival
Khmer Oc Bom Boc Festival is the festival of worshipping the moon on the 15th day of the 10th lunar month.
It’s also about thanksgiving and worshipping for abundant crops. It is one of the biggest festivals of Khmer community in Tra Vinh and Soc Trang province in Vietnam.
The ethnic community celebrates a year’s end on this day. At midnight, offerings of a variety of agricultural products (coconuts, sweet potatoes, new sticky rice) to the moon take place.
The highlight of Khmer Oc Bom Boc Festival is the traditional ‘Ghe Ngo Racing’ in which multiple groups of people participate in the timber boat race and the winning group gets applause and prizes.
Apart from this, there are ethnic music and dance performances like every Vietnamese festival, exhibitions and workshops on agriculture.
To witness the celebration of the festival, visit Soc Trang River and Ba Dong Beach.
2. Hoi An Lantern Festival
Spectacular night views on the 14th night of every month in Hoi An, Vietnam is worth experiencing as the city celebrates the festival of lights.
Lighting lanterns is considered to be good luck and fortune charm in Vietnam.
Hoi An lantern festival is considered to be an incredible moment to follow the rituals of worshipping the deceased relatives.
The festival not just brings closeness and happiness but is a wise method to save electricity.
Visitors and locals gather at An Hoi Bridge and on the banks of Hoai River as the sunset begins, to enjoy the luring food of Vietnam.
The view is the best at the ancient town area of Hoi An where natives light paper lanterns around 9 pm and hang on streets, bars, shops. Families give each other presents like flowers, foods and fake money in the belief of future prosperity.
The streets are sparkled with musicians, instrumentalists, poetry readings and mini craft classes for kids too. The traffic is prohibited in the area allowing a hassle-free movement.
Not to worry if you are vegetarian as there are numerous vegetarian foods and mouth-watering snacks to grab.