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4/01/2009 - 4/30/2009Thay Pagoda Festival
Vietnam
Held in the picturesque location of Thay Pagoada in the shadows of the Sai Son Mountain in Quoc Oai, this annual event pays homage to Tu Dao Hanh. Legend has it that Tu Dao Hanh was a Buddhist monk and sorcerer who was the king of the region and created the Vietnamese water puppet show. The celebrations begin by worshipping Buddha which is followed by games and a water puppet show in front of the Thuy Dinh or Temple. Visitors to the festival also usually take a hiking trip through the picturesque countryside which characterizes the region.
Themes:
Religion
, History
, Spectacle
Hours: Various.
Cost: Free.
Where: Thay Pagoda
Ha Tay province is in the north, not far from Hanoi. The pagoda is at the foot of Sai Son Mountain, in Quoc Oai District
Vietnam
Getting there:
Road: Hiring a car and driver from Hanoi is the best way to get to the pagoda.
Contact Information:
Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT)
80 Quan Su Street
Hanoi
Vietnam
Telephone: +84 4 942 2070.
Email: icdvnat@hn.vnn.vn
Website: www.vietnamtourism.com
