The Hoi An Full Moon Festival is held on every 14th day of the lunar month at the World’s heritage ancient town in Central Vietnam. During these nights, Hoi An ancient town switches off its electric lights and shuts down to motorized vehicles and the lanterns go on (that’s why it is also called Hoi An Lantern Festival). This is a magical festival and gives you a glimpse of what life may have been like when Hoi An was a booming and affluent port 400 years ago.
1. Calendar
Hoi An Full Moon Festival dates 2013 are listed below:
| 25 January 2013 | 21 July 2013 |
| 23 February 2013 | 19 August 2013 |
| 25 March 2013 | 18 September 2013 |
| 23 April 2013 | 18 October 2013 |
| 23 May 2013 | 16 November 2013 |
| 22 June 2013 | 15 December 2013 |
Hoi An Full Moon Festival dates 2014 are listed here:
| 14 January 2014 | 10 July 2014 |
| 13 February 2014 | 09 August 2014 |
| 14 March 2014 | 07 September 2014 |
| 13 April 2014 | 07 October 2014 |
| 12 May 2014 | 06 November 2014 |
| 11 June 2014 | 05 December 2014 |
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2. Activities
The Hoi An Lunar full moon festival activities recall the real life of Hoi An people over 4 centuries ago. Some groups of the Hoi an old men play the Chinese chess in front of their houses on the street, the local people & the young couples go around the city under the moonlight to feel their hope & enjoy the life. As you battle your way through the crowds on the street, you’ll be rewarded with bands playing bamboo flutes, drums and fiddles, as well as traditional games. On the banks of the Hoai River young men and women exchange folk songs. You will feel the life very worthy for living when you join the lunar lantern festival in Hoi An ancient town.
3. Hotels and Accommodations in Hoi An
Hoi An has a wide range of accommodations including luxury beach resorts, old town hotels or suburb homestays. If you are planning to spend you holidays in Hoi An for Full Moon Festivals, earlier hotel booking is highly recommended. Check out the best discounts below:
