Around the Country Hanoi to display fireworks to ring in Lunar New Year Tuesday, Feb 6, 2018,17:28 (GMT+7) Hanoi to display fireworks to ring in Lunar New Year The government of Hanoi City will display fireworks at 30 locations on Lunar New Year’s Eve, according to local news reports. Nine fireworks shows at high altitude will take place at Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Khanh Lake, Hoang Cau Lake, Thong Nhat Park, Lac Long Quan Flower Garden, Van Quan Lake in Ha Dong District, Thanh Tich Park in My Dinh Sport Complex in Nam Tu Liem District, Vinhomes Riverside Ecological Urban Area in Long Bien District, and Son Tay Ancient Citadel. The other displays will be at low altitude. Down to the south, HCMC will also put on fireworks shows to welcome the Lunar New Year (Tet), which begins on February 16 this year. Six display venues on Lunar New Year’s Eve are the Saigon River Tunnel linking districts 1 and 2, Dam Sen Park in District … [Read more...] about Hanoi to display fireworks to ring in Lunar New Year
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Major cultural events in HCMC for Lunar New Year holiday
Around Town Major cultural events in HCMC for Lunar New Year holiday Hoang Phong Wednesday, Jan 31, 2018,22:08 (GMT+7) Major cultural events in HCMC for Lunar New Year holidayHoang Phong A calligrapher writes lucky words for customers - PHOTO: THANH HOA HCMC is preparing a variety of major cultural and entertainment activities at many places in the city center during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, which begins on February 16 this year. Street of calligraphers One of the traditional events in the lead up to Tet holiday is Pho ong do (street of calligraphers) at the HCMC Youth Cultural House on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Pham Ngoc Thach streets. This year, the event will take place from February 2 to 15 (from the 17th to the 30th of the 12th lunar month). More than 30 calligraphers of different ages and in traditional Vietnamese costumes are ready at booths to write meaningful words for Tet at the request of customers. … [Read more...] about Major cultural events in HCMC for Lunar New Year holiday
Pagodas overwhelmed with pilgrims during Lunar New Year holiday
Around Town Pagodas overwhelmed with pilgrims during Lunar New Year holiday Nguyen Quy Monday, Feb 26, 2018,22:04 (GMT+7) Pagodas overwhelmed with pilgrims during Lunar New Year holidayNguyen Quy Visitors admire the unique architecture of the Lady Thien Hau Temple in District 5, HCMC - PHOTOS: HOANG PHONG The first lunar month is the busiest time of year at most pagodas and temples in HCMC as huge throngs of pilgrims are coming there to pray for health, wealth and good luck for the New Lunar Year. For centuries, many Vietnamese have kept the tradition of visiting pagodas during the first days of the lunar calendar to pray for peace and fortune for family. Famous pagodas in District 5 are always crowded with visitors. In particular, Minh Huong Pagoda where Quan Cong, an ancient Chinese historical figure, is worshiped for his loyalty and sincerity and the Lady Thien Hau Temple dedicated to Thien Hau, a traditional Chinese … [Read more...] about Pagodas overwhelmed with pilgrims during Lunar New Year holiday
Lunar New Year holiday 2019 to last for 9 days
A man holds up a branch of peach blossom, which is a key feature of Vietnam's Lunar New Year traditions (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 2019 Lunar New Year holiday will fall on February 4-8, which means it will span nine days including the two weekends, according to a newly approved proposal. … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year holiday 2019 to last for 9 days
Hotels in Hoi An full in Lunar New Year 2018
Hotels in Hoi An full in Lunar New Year 2018 Update: Thursday, March 01, 2018 Views: 89 Room occupancy rate at most accommodation establishments, hotels and homestays in Hoi An City, the central province of Quang Nam, reached 100% from February 15th (the 28th day of lunar December 2018) to now. In spite of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays passing, many tourist attractions in Hoi An such as Cam Thanh Forest and Cu Lao Cham witnessed sudden sharp increase in number of travellers. Surveys showed that hotels above two-stars always had room occupancy of 90-100%. Ms. Hua Thi Anh, General Director of Phu Thinh Hotel said that compared to previous years, the number of tourists reserving rooms during Tet holiday 2018 increased sharply, with a room occupancy rate of 85-90%, or even 100% at some nights. Similarly, some hotels such as Den Long, Cong Doan, Kim An or homestays in the hub had room occupancy rate of 85-90%. Visitors to Hoi An … [Read more...] about Hotels in Hoi An full in Lunar New Year 2018