The Sai Temple Festival in Hanoi is famous for its regal procession, but this year, it wasn’t just the pageantry that stole the show - it was the "King’s" hilarious struggle against the winter chill.

At the heart of the Trieu Khuc Village Festival is a mesmerizing performance where young men don traditional women's clothing and execute the delicate yet playful "Con Di Danh Bong" dance, a cherished tradition passed down for generations.

Every year, strong and healthy buffaloes, adorned in vibrant colors, become the highlight of the Tich Dien Festival in Ha Nam, celebrating an ancient tradition of royal plowing.

As the night deepens, the crowd at Vieng Market swells, with eager visitors seeking a lucky purchase - most often a green plant - to ensure a prosperous and smooth new year.

The “Khai ha - Cau an” Festival in Ho Chi Minh City and another dedicated to Mother Au Co in the northern province of Phu Tho, both named as national intangible cultural heritage, opened on February 4.

The Tich Dien Festival blends history, spirituality, and community in a grand celebration of farming and prosperity.

Every two years, the people of Gia Vien village in Hue gather for the Du Tien festival, a traditional event featuring daring flag-grabbing performances that have been preserved for over 150 years.

Massive wooden firecrackers are paraded through the village, symbolizing prosperity for the new year.

Young and seasoned wrestlers compete in an age-old festival that celebrates history and community.

The traditional 2024 Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival officially began on September 21, with 16 fierce buffaloes from six wards competing in front of thousands of spectators.

The lead-up to Doan Ngo Festival sees a bustling trade in "5th Day of the 5th Lunar Month" leaves in Quang Nam.

The festival to pray for water source took place at Van Village in Viet Yen District of Bac Giang Province on May 19.

As part of the celebrated annual Hue Festival 2024, the revered Hue Nam Palace Festival captivated the hearts of believers, pilgrims, locals, and tourists alike on April 10.

The Nghinh Ong (whale worshipping) festival, an annual ritual where fishermen come together to pray for a good haul of fish from their catch, took place in Dong Hai district of the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu, on April 18.

The black pig offering ceremony, also called ông Lang ceremony, was held on March 20.  It is held to commemorate those who have made contributions to the village and to pray for favourable weather conditions and prosperity.

Thousands of people packed the streets of Long Bien district in Hanoi on March 19 to participate in a palanquin procession of Ngo festival in Thach Ban ward.

The Vinh Nghiem Pagoda Festival 2024, one of the largest festive events and an indispensable spiritual activity in the region, will be organized to express traditions and promote the local cultural identity.

The annual Tran Dynasty's Thai Mieu temple festival kicked off at An Sinh commune of Dong Trieu town in Quang Ninh on February 27, or the 18th day of the first lunar month, with the event attracting thousands of visitors.

The traditional clay firecracker festival of the northern province of Hai Duong opened on February 25 in the national special relics complex Con Son – Kiep Bac, with the event drawing the participation of more than 200 firecracker makers.