This interesting book examines the holidays and traditions in Vietnam, which include colorful festivals that celebrate meaningful lunar calendar days and unique family traditions. Dynamic images, concise fact boxes, and clear text introduce readers to the traditional foods, clothing, and other practices used to celebrate holidays in Vietnam. Readers will also find out about Vietnamese folklore and religious practices.

Includes index.

Welcome to Vietnam -- Celebrating with lunar calendar -- Gathering the family -- Celebrating weddings -- The Vietnamese New Year -- Perfume Pagoda Festival -- Hung Kings Festival -- Thay Pagoda Festival -- Reunification Day -- Buddha's birthday -- Festivals for ancestors and the deceased -- Independence Day -- Mid-autumn festival -- Christmas and International New Year.