Aside from TET, it is the largest festival of the year, filled to the brim with activities—  everything from solemn rituals and poetry readings to exciting dances, lottery games and traditional games.

 

During the evening, the local people light lanterns in front of their homes, eat che troi nuoc, sticky rice dumplings with caramel ginger syrup, signifying family unity and good fortune.

 

There is also plenty of dancing and music along with food and drink events.

 
 

The river also quickly fills with colourful lanterns and sampans ferrying passengers on a scenic cruise through the maze of lanterns that line the banks of the river.

 
 
 

Poetry night at Cam Pho Temple