Thousands of locals and visitors flock to Huong Pagoda Festival

Thousands of visitors from all over the country flocked to the Huong (Perfume) Pagoda Festival on its opening day. This is one of the largest and longest-running festivals in Vietnam.
The Huong Son Special National Heritage Complex becomes a city-level tourist area.
The Huong Son Special National Heritage Complex becomes a city-level tourist area.

On the morning of February 3, the Huong Pagoda Festival officially opened at the Huong Son Special National Heritage Complex, also known as Huong (Perfume) Pagoda, in My Duc District, Hanoi.

From the early morning, thousands of visitors from across the country flocked to the Yen Stream, boarding boats to reach the main pagodas.

The Huong Pagoda Festival is one of the largest festivals in Vietnam, running from now until the end of the third lunar month.

The My Duc District People’s Committee has implemented new measures in its organisational efforts to ensure safety, security and a cultured environment for the festival.

From March 11 to 18, My Duc District will host a Cultural and Tourism Week featuring various activities, such as a fair showcasing One Commune One Product items from the district and neighbouring areas and traditional Vietnamese cultural and artistic performances.

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