Vu Lan Filial Piety & National Peace Lantern Festival 2026

Schedule: 24 Tháng 8 – 28 Tháng 8, 2026 (Rằm Tháng 7 Âm Lịch) | Location: Ninh Bình, Thừa Thiên Huế & Toàn Quốc

The Vu Lan Festival on the full moon of the 7th lunar month embodies the deepest Vietnamese filial piety virtues, dedicated to expressing reverence and gratitude toward parents and ancestors. Across historic sanctuaries from Bai Dinh in Ninh Binh to Thien Mu in Hue, hundreds of thousands of glowing candlelit lotus lanterns are released upon rivers and lakes carrying prayers of peace, longevity, and compassion.