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Famous Full Moon Festival:
First thing to note is it's not like the full moon parties in Thailand. Ok? The Full Moon Festival is held on every 14th day of the lunar month. Under the light of the full moon, Hoi An becomes one big centre stage where all the locals & tourists come out and participate in reviving the golden days of prosperity and folklore with music, plays & parties. They shut down the streets in the old town to all motorbikes, so it's safe to roam around and gaze at the lovely shop fronts full of brightly coloured lanterns. Great time to have a meal in one of the many open restaurants. Very romantic!
More of the important festivals that are celebrated in Hoi An are listed below. Some of the dates are vague because they are based on the lunar calendar.
Feb 17-19: Tet Festival (Vietnam New Year)
April 30th: Liberation Day (Liberation of Saigon '75)
Mid July: All Souls Day (Pray for wandering souls)
September 2nd: National Day (Hochi's speech '45)
October 1st-9th: Autumn Festival (Dragon Dancing) | 
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