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 cooking class at the Restaurant in the town. Very romantic!

Type of tour: Private tour
Departure:     Only on 14^th of every Lunal Month

Itinerary:

• Depart from your hotel @ 5h30 pm and finish about 10pm.
• Seat-on-Coach Cooking Demonstration @ 6.00pm requires a minimum of 2 paying passengers to operate.
• We only operate this tour during every lunar full moon month – 14th day
• The café’s chef introduces you to the local ingredients, takes you through the preparation, and explains the Hoi An style of cooking.
• Recipes are provided at the start of the class.

Some activity during the Festival
Every lunar month, on the 14th day, there is a full moon night in Hoi An, when the old town is lit by the moon and houses are lit by graceful and colorful lanterns. On this evening, all kinds of vehicles are lifted off town and all the people, both locals and visitors comfortably walk and enjoy themselves in a new world, the world of tranquility, peace, poetry and beauty. Here, in an old house, local poets are enjoying their own poems recited by some ladies in the melodious accompany of a 16-string long zither player. There, in the porch of a family chapel, the traditional orchestra is giving passers by beautiful tunes of the old days while young ladies are singing out sweet, lyrical folk songs.

The activities of Hoian full moon night:

In Hut card game
Both enjoying spring, folk songs and seeing the traditional cultural value of the nation respected. Bai Choi, the "in hut card game", a sort of amusement in spring attracts people of all ages of any social segment.

Poem recitation
Poem recitation is a refined amusement of intellectuals in the old days. Round the table, they gossip some wine and enjoy the poem recited by some talented lady. Her melodious recitation held up by music makes all the participants high. Poetry and music harmonize thoroughly while time seems to stand still.

Repartee chantries
In the field or on the river, women and men often sing repartee chanties to drive away tiredness when they are working. It''s surprising that they can easily and excellently compose and sing the chanties right at the place. They are so quick minded, witty and clever that even the learned people must admire them to the heart and sometimes have to give up the repartee.

The mat of classical opera
Very reduced, popular but also scholarly, classical opera always wins the heart of the people in central Vietnam and plays an important role in their cultural and spiritual life. You can enjoy Quang Nam folk songs and folk dances, traditional concert, presentations of traditional musical instruments performed by Hoian people.

Quotations (US$)

Type of tour: Private tour
Departure:     Only on 14^th of every Lunal Month.
Inclusive:      English/French speaking guide, Seat-on-Coach Evening Cooking Tour
Exclusive:      Drinks, Insurance, Personal expenses, Tip.

Notes:

The price is subject to change according to each period. Please contact us for the best price