Traditional Tet market reproduced in Phong Nha – Ke Bang
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The market attracts a large number of visitors. |
This is the third time the center has held the traditional Tet market, hosting unique activities and wares in the old market for Tet.
The market feature numerous pavilions displaying traditional food, such as
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The dragon boat race on Do Son sea. |
In addition, calligraphers wrote and presented calligraphy works to visitors in the hope of bringing happiness, success, wealth and good health in the new year.
The event offered an opportunity for locals and visitors to learn more about the traditional customs of Vietnamese people during the Lunar New Year event.
In the first four days of the lunar new year, the number of visitors to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park increased by nearly 30% compared to the same period in 2017.
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Children are eager to receive 'to he' (toy figurines made from glutinous rice powder) at the market. |
Various activities were also held around the country yesterday to celebrate the Lunar New Year. A dragon boat race was held on Do Son sea in Hai Phong City, which offers prayers for favorable weather and healthy crops in the lunar new year.
Thousands of visitors flocked to Phat Tich Pagoda Festival in Phat Tich Commune, Tien Du District, Bac Ninh Province which was held from February 18-20 (the third to the fifth days of the lunar new year).
Source: NDO
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