More than 2,800 visitors flock to Pongour Waterfall Festival on the First Full Moon
On March 3, coinciding with the Lunar January Full Moon, thousands of visitors from across the country gathered from early morning at Pongour Waterfall — also known as the “Seven-Tier Waterfall” — in Tan Hoi commune to join the annual festival.
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As the only waterfall festival in Viet Nam held on the first Full Moon of the Lunar New Year, the event offers a vibrant celebration of culture set against one of the Central Highlands’ most spectacular natural landscapes. This year, more than 2,800 visitor arrivals were recorded during the festivities.
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Festivalgoers were treated to traditional gong performances, a hallmark of the indigenous highland culture, and had the opportunity to take part in folk games such as cheraw dance (nhay sap) and throwing ball game (nem con). The event also introduced visitors to the distinctive customs and traditions of the K’Ho ethnic community.
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Beyond admiring the majestic cascades of Pongour Waterfall, visitors described the festival as a meaningful cultural experience — one that not only showcases the natural beauty of Lam Dong but also highlights the richness and diversity of Vietnamese cultural heritage.