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If you’re planning to travel to Vietnam in 2025, experiencing the Mid-Autumn Festival in Hoi An should be at the top of your list.

With its lantern-lit streets, festive parades, and deep cultural traditions, this celebration turns the ancient town into an unforgettable spectacle of light, color, and community spirit.

What Makes the Mid-Autumn Festival So Special?

Held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, the Mid-Autumn Festival (or Tết Trung Thu) is celebrated nationally, with this year falling on October 6, 2025.

Rooted in family, harvest, and unity, the festival includes activities like:

• Carrying colorful lanterns, especially carp-shaped ones

• Sharing mooncakes symbolizing connection and reunion

• Adults and children participating in lion dance parades and moon-viewing ceremonies

Hoi An: The Perfect Place to Celebrate

Although the festival is observed nationwide, Hoi An stands out as a uniquely enchanting destination for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Known globally for its lantern-lit ambiance, during the festival the town elevates that charm to magical heights.

The Ancient Town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with yellow colonial buildings and the historic Japanese Bridge by the Thu Bồn River, becomes a lantern-lit wonderland, offering an immersive experience like no other.

Experiences You Can’t Miss

During the festival, you’ll be able to witness and take part in activities such as:

• Lantern processions by children, parading through streets under the full moon

• Lion and drumming performances, adding festive rhythm and movement

• Mooncake stalls and traditional treats, where families gather to share sweet rituals

• Floating lanterns on the river, a symbolic act of releasing wishes and watching them drift under the moonlight

How to Make the Most of Your Trip

To truly embrace the magic, plan to stay in Hoi An for both daytime and evening experiences:

• Daytime: Explore the countryside by bicycle, visit basket boat villages, or enjoy local culinary workshops.

• Evening: Join a walking tour through the Ancient Town to see lanterns, cultural performances, and the lantern release on the river.

Read also: Hanoi City Sightseeing: A Guide to Exploring Vietnam’s Capital

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Travel Made Simple with Tara Travel

As the Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the busiest times in Hoi An, the logistics can be complex.

That’s where Tara Travel Co. steps in.

We’ll help you coordinate day and evening tours, local guides, and festival-area logistics so you can enjoy the celebration without the hassle.

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