Categories: Events & Festivals

HOI AN FULL MOON LANTERN FESTIVAL 2015 The Festival of Lights

There is one time in every month when the ancient city of Hoi An comes alive in a myriad of colourful lights making it a wondrous sight to behold. So if you’re planning to visit Hoi An, make sure you incorporate this colourful festival called the Hoi An Full Moon Lantern Festival into your rambles as it is one that should not be missed.

The Hoi An Full Moon Lantern Festival held in every full moon night on the 14th of the Lunar Calendar month. On the night of the festival all electrical lights are turned off in the city so that only the lantern lights can illuminate the town. For those who wish to attend the festival and are in the search of Hoi An hotels will find the Anantara Hoi An Resort a most delightful abode as this prestigious hotels offers special packages for the festival that even includes a lantern making class!

Lantern Festival is a great way to experience the rich culture of Hoi An as there a number of traditional rituals that are carried out which visitors can enjoy and take part as well.

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