Ho Chi Minh City unveils 2024 events & festivals calendar

From Lunar New Year to International Marathon
2023-12-26
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/ New Delhi
Ho Chi Minh City, events and festivals calendar for 2024
Ho Chi Minh City unveils 2024 events & festivals calendar

Concluding the year, the 7th Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon Techcombank will be part of the Tourism Week

Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and lively festivals, has announced a series of events and festivals calendar for 2024.
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A rich calendar of events and festivals awaits visitors to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam in 2024, ranging from the traditional Lunar New Year to kick start the year in January to close the year with the International Marathon in late December.

These and many other activities feature in a list of events that the HCMC Department of Tourism has released in a press statement. The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism says that the events are meant to showcase its unique traditions and attract both domestic and international visitors.

The board adds that one of the prominent festivals is going to be the Tet Festival, scheduled for January 18 to 21, 2024. This festival celebrates the traditional Lunar New Year, known as Tet, and features community cultural activities, exhibitions, cooking demonstrations, and art shows. It serves as a platform to promote the unique cultural values of the Vietnamese people and offers visitors a chance to experience the festive ambiance of Tet.

The 10th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival,  which takes place from March 1 to 31, 2024, pays homage to the traditional costume of Vietnamese women, the Ao Dai. This festival highlights the cultural identity and beauty of the Ao Dai through cultural and spiritual activities. It has become an annual tourism and cultural product, attracting both domestic and foreign tourists to the city.

From April 4 to 7, 2024, the 20th Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival will take place. This event aims to stimulate tourism activities, increase revenue, and foster connections between tourism consumers and businesses. It features captivating performances and a tourism stimulation fair with numerous booths showcasing tourism and culinary delights.

The board says that in June 2024, the city will host the 2nd River Festival, promoting the long-standing river tourism product associated with the spiritual life of the Southern Vietnamese people. This festival showcases the potential of river tourism and its role in the city’s future tourism industry.

The board adds that the 18th Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Expo (ITE HCMC 2024) is scheduled to take place from September 5 to 7, 2024. Recognised by five countries in the Mekong subregion, the event aims to enhance the supply and demand dynamics by fostering connections among travel and tourism businesses. 

In December 2024, the 4th Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week will take place. This week-long event features diverse tourism, sports, and music activities, along with promotional programs and shopping incentives. The board adds that this event aims to promote the city’s image, cultural identity, tourism services, and culinary delights to residents and visitors alike.

Concluding the year, the 7th Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon Techcombank will be part of the Tourism Week. The city tourism department says that this marathon aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and allows participants to experience and showcase the beauty of Ho Chi Minh City’s landmarks.

The statement adds that these festivals offer an immersive experience into the city’s culture and vibrant atmosphere, providing an opportunity to explore Ho Chi Minh City.

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