The Full Moon Lantern Festival in Hoi An, Vietnam happens every month, not like other parts of Asia which only celebrates with a full moon lantern festival about once every 15 months. The traditional festival is tied in with Chinese New Year. We were lucky enough to be there to see it on our first visit to
Vietnam. In fact, one of my travel companions, Jon, celebrated his birthday in the beautiful soft glow of the candlelit lanterns.
To experience the Full Moon Lantern Festival in Hoi
An, Vietnam, is to understand a simple, joyful, peaceful way of life that isn't
always evident in the bustling village.
Many buildings in the central old town have existed for centuries,
managing to stand strong through times of floods, famine, and war. Modern technology quickly weaves its way
through the narrow streets, honking to be allowed past.
