Every Lunar New Year, Da Nang is not only filled with vibrant coastal spring colors but also unfolds a cultural journey of remarkable depth, where visitors can truly return to the original essence. The Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse 2026 marks a time when the seaside city transforms into a kaleidoscope of festivals, connecting craft villages, communal houses, riverine spaces, and mountainous areas into one seamless spring journey — not merely to visit, but to live within, to feel, and to return.
Touching the Soul of Craft Villages – The Breath of Spring from Land and Tradition
Welcoming the new year at Tra Que Vegetable Village in Cam Ha Commune, visitors are immersed in the atmosphere of the Tra Que Cau Bong Festival on February 23, 2026. Amid lush green vegetable beds and the scent of freshly turned soil, the ceremonial prayers for a prosperous harvest are conducted with both reverence and intimacy, expressing hopes for favorable weather and abundant crops. Beyond observing the ritual, guests can experience organic farming firsthand, learn traditional cultivation methods, savor local dishes infused with the flavors of a countryside Tet, and feel the peaceful rhythm of a long-established agricultural community.
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At Tien Hien Communal House and Kim Bong Carpentry Village Center in Hoi An Ward, the Kim Bong Tien Hien Commemoration Ceremony and the 2026 Kim Bong Traditional Craft Village Festival, taking place from February 27–28, 2026, offer a space rich in gratitude and creativity. Amid festive drumbeats and the scent of fresh wood, visitors witness ceremonies honoring the founding masters of the craft, engage in woodcarving experiences, explore traditional carpentry techniques, and listen to stories of dedication passed down through generations. It is a profound meeting point between tourism and living handicraft heritage.
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Continuing the agricultural heritage, the Hoi An Glutinous Corn Festival 2026, held on March 7–8, 2026 at Thanh Nam Residential Area Stadium in Hoi An Ward, brings lively spring energy through the golden hues of sticky corn, folk culinary spaces, and community exchange activities. Traditional corn-based delicacies, folk games, and the warmth of local interaction reveal how agricultural produce is deeply interwoven with everyday life.
Riverine Beliefs – Goddess Festivals and New Year Aspirations
The Ba Chiem Son Festival, taking place from February 25–28, 2026 in Duy Xuyen Commune, embodies the spiritual identity of Central Vietnam. The festival space resonates with traditional costumes, ceremonial drums, and drifting incense smoke. Here, prayers for peace and prosperity blend seamlessly with communal life, reflecting enduring spiritual beauty.
The Ba Cho Duoc Festival, held on February 26–27, 2026 at Ba Cho Duoc Temple in Thang An Commune, attracts large numbers of residents and visitors at the beginning of the year. Sacred yet welcoming, the solemn rituals convey wishes for smooth business, family harmony, and good fortune. It offers insight into the spiritual depth and coastal identity of local communities.
On February 28, 2026, the Early-Year Boat Race on the De Vong River in Hoi An Dong Ward fills the river with cheers, rhythmic paddling, and collective strength. This vibrant spectacle embodies the dynamic river culture of the region and symbolizes hopes for a smooth and prosperous year ahead.
Returning to Village Roots – Communal House Festivals in Rural Da Nang
The Tuy Loan Communal House Festival, held on February 25–26, 2026 in Hoa Vang Commune, opens a spring space deeply rooted in Central Vietnamese village culture. Within the ancient communal house setting, ceremonial offerings and folk cultural activities revive the tradition of honoring ancestors. Community gatherings, local cuisine, and shared rituals create a heartfelt atmosphere that connects generations in the spirit of early spring.
At the same time, the Huong Tra Communal House Festival 2026 takes place on February 26–27, 2026 at Huong Tra Eco-Village and Ca Ban Village. This celebration reflects the simplicity and authenticity of rural life. Laughter, traditional attire, and communal cultural activities create an intimate environment where visitors can slow down, blend into the local rhythm, and truly feel the soul of Tet in the countryside.
Embracing the Mountains – Cultural Colors and the Forest Thanksgiving Ritual
In Khe Chu Residential Area and Noc Ong Ni Residential Area, Tra Van Commune, the first “Colors of Tra Van” Cultural and Tourism Festival 2026 (February 27–March 1, 2026) paints a vivid spring portrait of the highlands. Brilliant traditional costumes, echoing gong performances, and carefully prepared local cuisine create a lively yet pristine atmosphere. Spring in Tra Van is gentle rather than bustling, allowing a deep sense of harmony between people and nature.
The Forest Thanksgiving Opening Ceremony, held on March 6–7, 2026 at Po Mu Heritage Eco-Village in Hung Son Commune, offers a distinct spiritual touch to the spring journey. Surrounded by ancient forest, the ritual expresses profound gratitude toward the mountains that sustain life. Standing among towering Po Mu trees, listening to the wind weaving through the canopy, one becomes acutely aware of both human smallness and the preciousness of nature.
Full Moon Festival of the First Lunar Month 2026 – A National Intangible Cultural Heritage
From February 26 to March 4, 2026, in the Hoi An Ancient Town area of Hoi An Ward, the Binh Ngo Full Moon Festival stands as a highlight of the early-year celebrations. Recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Full Moon Festival is not only a time to pray for peace and blessings but also a convergence of traditional arts, spiritual rituals, and communal gatherings. Lantern lights, ceremonial costumes, incense offerings, and vibrant cultural performances create a spring tableau that is both sacred and radiant.
Participating in the Full Moon Festival allows visitors to experience the spirit of reunion and renewal, while discovering the depth of East Asian cultural traditions within a dynamic coastal city. It becomes a meaningful touchpoint where every spring journey grows richer in emotion and memory.
In Spring 2026, Da Nang unfolds a multi-colored festival journey where visitors live within the spirit of traditional Tet, experience local life, join rituals for peace and prosperity, and reconnect with nature and community. A spring journey in Da Nang is not simply a holiday at the beginning of the year; it is a voyage of touching identity, reconnecting with cultural memory, and carrying forward authentic emotions — inspiring a heartfelt desire to return in springs yet to come.
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