Impressive decorative lighting performances are being held in Da Nang and Quang Nam provinces in the central region and Can Tho city in the Mekong delta between 20 January and 7 February on the occasion of the lunar New Year, local media reported.

Entitled “Spring Gathering Celebration”, the events offer local residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy the delight of walking along the streets at night under the impressive and colourful lighting systems, said the Danang Today online.

From 29 January to 2 February (29th day of the 12th lunar month to 3rd day of the 1st lunar month), free photos will be taken for those who want to save their memorable moments on a number of streets.

In addition, visitors will have an opportunity to take part in a photograph contest entitled “My Beloved City” between 20 January and 20 February and to receive numerous valuable prizes.

They also have an opportunity to take photos of these colourful decorative streets and send their works to a contest held for this occasion.

Last year, the central city of Da Nang welcomed over 743,000 foreign tourists and more than 2.3 million domestic holidaymakers.-VNA