With the dawn of the seventh lunar month, Vietnam becomes a country of calm and tranquility, bathed in the glow of candlelight, incense and deep religious devotion. Vu Lan Festival, also known as Parents’ Day or Vietnam Ghost Festival, is a highly special and beloved tradition observed on August 26, 2026, which is dedicated to worshiping the ancestors and practicing …

The seventh lunar month is the time of the wandering spirits, called the month of Tháng Cô Hồn, in Vietnamese culture. This is a holy time that runs from August 13 to September 11, 2026—with August 27 being the hottest day for Ram thang Bay and Vu Lan festival. The local Thang Co Hon taboos are very important and are …