HOUSTON – Mark your calendars for September 14th as the largest Vietnamese Festival in Texas invites you to embark on an extraordinary journey through the vastness of Vietnam.
Viet Cultural Fest promises to be a captivating experience centering around the mythical folklore of Lạc Long Quân, the dragon, and Âu Cơ, the fairy princess, and their legendary influence in shaping the diverse regions of Vietnam. According to the ancient tale, the couple gave birth to one hundred children, and later separated. The dragon took fifty children to the ocean, while the fairy led the remaining fifty to the mountains, spreading out to form the unique regions we know today.
At this festival, you can immerse yourself in the legend through a myriad of regional experiences ranging from culinary delights, traditional games, and colorful fashion that captures the essence of Vietnam. For the first time, they will pay homage to the country’s diverse heritage by showcasing Vietnam’s fifty-four tribes, villages, and highlands through a stunning display of 108 traditional attires.
This one-day festival is jam-packed with activities from tantalizing pho-eating, blind boba-tasting, and banh mi-eating contests to captivating traditional games that will keep your kids busy. Plus, in keeping up with the legendary theme, you can mine for precious gems, as if you were living in the mountain, which includes real diamonds worth up to $10,000.
With so much to offer, the Vietnamese Festival in Texas will be an unforgettable celebration of Vietnam’s rich culture, heritage, and traditions. Buy your tickets now for $10, or pay $15 at the door.
Watch the video above and see a beautiful performance representing the Highland Central Region of Vietnam.
The when and where
Saturday, Sept. 14
NRG Center
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Presale tickets - $10
At the door - $15