Around 800 performers in colourful traditional costumes will parade across main streets of the Cho Lon area in District 5 to celebrate the Nguyen Tieu (Lantern Festival)(Photo: VNA) The parade on February 15 with around 800 performers in colourful traditional costumes, takingplace this afternoon, is a highlight of the festivities.
The parade will travers the main streets of Cho Lon including Hai Thuong LanOng, Chau Van Liem, Lao Tu, Luong Nhu Hoc, Nguyen Trai, Tran Xuan Hoa and theDistrict 5 Cultural Centre.
Dragon and lion dances, stilt walking and several traditional dances will alsobe part of the programme.
The main celebration of the festival will be held at the cultural centre from7pm-9.30pm, featuring traditional dances and games, along with calligraphy demonstrationsby several artisans.
Meanwhile, a poetry reading event to celebrate the Vietnam Poetry Day will beheld at the Van Lang Park from 7.30pm-9.30pm.
The festival also includes a cuisine week on Tran Hung Dao Street, andexhibitions showcasing calligraphy, ink-wash and other paintings as also aphotography exhibition at the cultural centre, which will remain open untilFebruary 20.
The Nguyen Tieu Festival is celebrated by Hoa ethic group in Cho Lon (BigMarket) in District 5 today to welcome the first full moon night and pray forwealth and happiness in the Lunar New Year.
The festival was recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage inJanuary 2020.
Last year, the city had cancelled the festival celebrations in February overthe COVID-19 outbreak./.
VNA
