Two huge dragon-shaped lanterns were the highlight of this year’s festival. Sixty large lotus-shaped lanterns represent the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Ninh Kieu Harbour. Each dragon-shaped lantern is 5 meters high and 15 meters long. Many activities take place during the festival, such as art performances, a boat racing contest and an exhibition featuring books, photos and calligraphy about Ninh Kieu Harbour. This year’s floral lanterns have been made to provide information on Can Tho City’s landscapes, destinations, and tourism products. This is the second consecutive year that the floral lantern festival has been held in Can Tho City. Many visitors are eager to get a view of the lantern festival. This is a chance for Can Tho City to promote its tourism industry. Floral lanterns are arranged along Khai Luong Canal. Ninh Kieu Harbour in Can Tho City is one of the main attractions for domestic and foreign visitors. The spectacular … [Read more...] about Can Tho City lights up for floral lantern festival
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Giant Lantern Festival in Hanoi – an ideal rendezvous for tourists
The Hanoitimes - The 2016 Vietnam-Korea Giant Lantern Festival, that will take place for the first time at Leparc by Gamuda in Hoang Mai District, Hanoi from December 3 to January 22, is expected to be an attactive destination for visitors at the end of this year. The 2016 Vietnam-Korea Giant Lantern Festival-Hanoi will be one of the key activities to mark the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) in 2017. This is the largest event of its kind in Vietnam. The festival will be an opportunity for the two countries's people to exchange culture and strengthen the bilateral friendship cooperation. During the coming Giant Lantern Festival, colourful lanterns created by artisans from the RoK will be displayed for the first time in Hanoi. A total of 50,000sq.m will be used for displaying the lanterns; booths selling goods, souvenirs and food; Vietnamese-Korean culture exchange area; kids’ games area; and stages for entertainment … [Read more...] about Giant Lantern Festival in Hanoi – an ideal rendezvous for tourists
Hanoi to host 2016 Vietnam-Korea Giant Lantern Festival
The Hanoitimes - According to the organising board, the 2016 Vietnam-Korea Giant Lantern Festival - Hanoi will take place from December 3rd, 2016 to January 22nd, 2017 at Lepare Trade Centre, Gaduma city urban area in Hanoi. The 2016 Vietnam-Korea Giant Lantern Festival-Hanoi will be one of the key activities to mark the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea Korea in 2017. This is the largest event of its kind in Vietnam. The festival will be an opportunity for the two countries's people to exchange culture and strengthen the bilateral friendship cooperation. The Giant Lantern Festival that has been held in many developed countries such as UK, the US, and Japan with international scale and the impressive record, has attracted millions of visitors annually. The event will feature 40 giant lanterns (each 10-30 metres in height) that symbolize the three dimensions of Vietnamese and Korean culture - Peace, Love and Hope. Besides, around 200 … [Read more...] about Hanoi to host 2016 Vietnam-Korea Giant Lantern Festival
Sparkling Hoi An in Lantern Festival
VietNamNet Bridge – Thousands of foreign and local visitors attended the lantern release festival on the Hoai River in the ancient town of Hoi An on February 16. Residents of the ancient city of Hoi An are always eager to welcome the Nguyen Tieu festival. At night, locals walk on dazzling bright streets, rush into pagodas or temples and participate in the festival. They light lanterns in front of their homes to signify the cozy atmosphere of the family reunion, and eat che troi nuoc, sticky rice dumplings with caramel ginger syrup, marking family reunion and luck. Foreign tourists are amazed at the festivities and join the traditional games happening throughout the city. In the night of Nguyen Tieu (Lantern) Festival (15th day of the first lunar month), thousands of lanterns are lit. People walk along the Hoai river square. Iselin DiBaj from Norway said: “I’m very happy to visit Vietnam on the occasion of the Nguyen Tieu … [Read more...] about Sparkling Hoi An in Lantern Festival
Lantern Festival in full effect
There were about 50 of the most outstanding lanterns chosen to participate in the 2nd Annual Lantern Festival in Hoi An which lures thousands of visitors daily. The lanterns are built in large sizes and set out to shine over the Hoai River Square. The smallest lantern is 1m x 1m. The works are made by famous masters in Hoi An and other amateur organisations in order to honour this extraordinary tourism product of Hoi An. The themes focus on tigers (the sacred animal of 2010), Cau Pagoda (a symbol for Hoi An's ancient street), wooden horse carousel, fish lanterns, rose lanterns and more. Visitors and local people in Hoi An are in awe with the magnificent lanterns. Once again, Hoi An can celebrate the success of its new tourism product with this annual event that will be held every Tet. The festival will close on February 27 when the most beautiful and outstanding lanterns will be announced. Below are some photos of the festival: Entrance to the Lantern Festival Lantern's pictures lit … [Read more...] about Lantern Festival in full effect