The 19th annual Vietnamese Tet Festival kicked off with a vibrant celebration, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors.
This year’s festival embraces the traditional values of Vietnamese Tet, featuring a range of cultural attractions.
Over 50 young calligraphers showcased their talent in a dedicated calligraphy area, offering visitors a unique experience with the ancient art form. The calligraphers’ stalls lined Pham Ngoc Thach and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Streets, creating a vibrant display of traditional art.
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| A group of young people capture the festive spirit, posing for a photo at the 2025 Vietnamese Tet Festival. |
Nguyen Hong Phuc, the director of the Youth Culture House, announced an exciting addition for next year: the inclusion of English calligraphy works in the calligraphy area.
The festival also showcased traditional craft villages, such as the Lai Thieu Pottery Village, Dinh Yen Mat Village, and My An Basketry Village. These villages provided picturesque backdrops, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam and capture memorable photos.
A distinctive feature of the event was the stilt house with a red-tiled roof, a symbol of An Giang, alongside flower pots from Sa Dec Flower Village, contributing to the serene and traditional Tet atmosphere.
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| A young calligrapher showcases their talent, writing calligraphy at the festival. |
The festival opening was a star-studded affair, with the presence of artist Tuyet Thu, beauty queen H’Hen Nie, and singers Quoc Dai, Ngoc Linh, Kyo York, Nam Cuong, and Ngoc Ha, among other celebrities.
The Vietnamese Tet Festival will run until February 14 and is open to the public, offering a rich cultural experience to all attendees.
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| The calligraphy stall, a popular attraction among local and foreign visitors. |
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| The festival offers a variety of picturesque backdrops for memorable photos. |
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| Young Vietnamese women in ‘ao dai’ and ‘ao yem’ traditional attire pose for a photo, capturing the essence of Vietnamese beauty. |
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| Two Swiss tourists immerse themselves in the vibrant culture of the Vietnamese Tet Festival. |
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| Two girls in ‘ao dai’ traditional gowns, a symbol of Vietnamese elegance. |
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| A woman strikes a pose, capturing the joy and spirit of the festival. |
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| Vietnamese emcee Nguyen Khang, a familiar face at the festival. |
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| A group of young people in ‘ao dai’, celebrating the beauty of Vietnamese culture and tradition. |
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| Artist Tuyet Thu poses next to calligraphic works, adding a touch of artistic flair to the festival. |
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| Vietnamese artists come together to celebrate the festive season, capturing the essence of Vietnamese culture. |
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| ‘Cay neu’, a tall bamboo tree with cultural significance, believed to ward off ghosts and monsters during Tet in Vietnam. |
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