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Major Festivals in June 2006

Chem Temple Festival:
June 10 (lunar May 15)

The Buddha’s birthday anniversary:
June 10 (lunar May 15)

The sea worship festival in My Long:
June 5-7 (lunar May 10-12)

Doan Ngo Festival:
May 31 (lunar May 5)

Chieu Trung Temple Festival:
May 31 - June 2 (Lunar May 3-5)

Major Festivals in May 2006

Sam Mountain Festival:
May 21-23 (lunar April 24-26)

Cau Ngu Festival:
May 11-13 (lunar April 14-16)

Bach Dang Festival:
May 5 (lunar April 8)

Dau Pagoda Festival:
May 5 (lunar April 8)

Giong Festival:
May 3-9 (lunar April 6-12)

Cat Hai Boat Race Festival:
April 28 (Lunar April 1)

Major Festivals in April 2006

Go Thap Festival:
April 12-13 (lunar March 15-16)

Le Mat Village festival:
April 20 (lunar March 23)

Kim Lien Pagoda Festival:
April 13 (lunar March 16)

Do Temple Festival:
April 12-13 (lunar March 15-16)

Yen The Festival:
April 7 (lunar March 10)

Hung Temple Festival:
April 7 (lunar March 10)

Bac Bien Village’s Festival:
April 3 (lunar March 6)

Thay Pagoda (The Master’s Pagoda) Festival:
April 2-4 (lunar March 5-7)

Phu Giay Festival:
March 29 - April 7 (lunar March 1-10)

Elephant race:
April (Lunar March)

.:::. Culture & Society |

World Record Holders Arrive in Vietnam

The Swiss couple of
Emil Schmid and Liliana
Schmid in their Toyota
Land Cruiser arrive
in Vietnam.

On Hanoi streets.

Liliana Schmid
introduces to Hanoians
daily utensils in the car.

“We are enchanted by Vietnam with its beautiful landscapes. Your country will possibly become one of the more attracting tourism addresses to the world’s visitors”.

Having just arrived at the Hanoi Opera House, Hanoi, Emil Schmid and Liliana Schmid were very moved and surprised when warmly welcomed by Hanoians with flowers. The Swiss couple has been named in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest journey around the world in a Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60, which is equipped as a mobile home with kitchen and other daily utensils.

“I used to work in the financial field while my wife worked as a secretary in a company. In 1984, we decided to make a two-year tour to explore primitive forests and beautiful nature in Africa. However, it is the beauty of nature, peoples and unique cultures in every place we went that charm us and make us prolong our trip, aided by sponsors,” said Emil. “Maybe, we will continue our trip until the end of our lives,” he added.

After visiting Thailand and Cambodia, they came to Vietnam. “Vietnamese dishes are very delicious. Both of us like them very much. Before coming here, we knew about Vietnam with its resounding history, age-old and diversified culture and many beautiful spots. Despite living here for only a short time, we see with our own eyes the beauty and hidden charm of Vietnam. We always feel safe and received a warm welcome from the hospitable Vietnamese people. We wish we could live in Vietnam longer,” said Liliana.

The young couple on their wedding day taking a commemorative
photo with Emil and Liliana before the Hanoi Opera House.

Story: Vuong Mo - Photo: Trong Chinh

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