Thousands of tourists have paid a visit to the ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam to release lanterns into the Hoai River to pray for happiness, peace, and luck in the year ahead for the Nguyen Tieu festival, which celebrates the first full moon of the new lunar year.
Thousands of tourists have paid a visit to the ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam to release lanterns into the Hoai River to pray for happiness, peace, and luck in the year ahead for the Nguyen Tieu festival, which celebrates the first full moon of the new lunar year.
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| The Nguyen Tieu festival is held on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. It is seen as a spiritual event for local residents who wish to express their gratitude to ancestors and pray for prosperity and wealth during the year |
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| Crowds of visitors pour into Hoi An to take part in the opening of the Nguyen Tieu festival. |
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| Hoai River is illuminated by lanterns throughout night. |
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| Both local residents and visitors release candlelit paper flowers into the Hoai River to pray for peace and luck. |
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| Many shops and houses prepare their offerings for the festival. |
(Source: VOV)
