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Bustling Tet atmosphere on first lunar day

By DA NANG Today / DA NANG Today
January 30, 2025, 11:38 [GMT+7]

On January 29 (the first lunar day of the year), many people were excited to make a spring travel and go to pagodas to pray for a peaceful and happy year, which is a beautiful traditional cultural practice, expressing respect and wishes for a good new lunar year.

From early morning on the first day of Tet, people went to the pagoda to pray for peace.
From early morning on the first day of Tet, people going to the pagoda to pray for peace.

As observed by our reporters, from early morning, pagodas citywide welcomed a large number of people who came to burn incense and pray for peace. Everyone sincerely prayed, hoping for their family's health, smooth work and peaceful life.

Mr. Tran Van Huy, a resident of An Hai Bac Ward, Son Tra District, said that every year, his family spends time going to the pagoda on the morning of the first day of Tet to pray for positive things and luck for the new lunar year.

A large number of people and tourists visiting pagodas on the first day of Tet
A large number of people and tourists visiting pagodas on the first day of Tet

In addition to visiting pagodas, the Bach Dang flower street attracts many tourists and local dwellers. The colourful flower miniatures with snake mascots and elaborate decorations create a space full of spring colours.

Many locals and tourists visit the flower street to take photos, and record beautiful and memorable moments, with family, relatives and friends.

The Bach Dang flower street attracting many tourists and local residents.
The Bach Dang flower street attracting many tourists and local residents.

Ms. Pham Thi Hong, residing in Hai Chau Ward, Hai Chau District, shared that she and her family set off at 7 am. This year's Bach Dang flower street was decorated more beautifully than every year, so she was very impressed and excited.

"Before coming here, my sister and I visited Hai Chau Village Communal House. I hope that all good things will come to me, my family and everyone in this new year," Ms. Hong shared.

Many people taking photos and capturing beautiful, memorable moments with family, relatives and friends.
Many people taking photos and capturing beautiful, memorable moments with family, relatives and friends.

Celebrating Tet in Da Nang, Mr. Nguyen Duy Son, a tourist from Ha Noi, was impressed with the Tet atmosphere and flower street decoration.

Miniature landscapes with typical Tet atmosphere drawing much attention from locals and tourists
Miniature landscapes with typical Tet atmosphere drawing much attention from locals and tourists

Mr. Son said "The entire long flower street is decorated very elaborately and beautifully. The snake mascots are very majestic and diverse. Although I have traveled to many places, I am still very impressed with Da Nang and local people".

One of the prominent snake mascots at the Bach Dang Flower Street
One of the prominent snake mascots at the Bach Dang Flower Street

Reporting by Q.CUONG, V.HOANG - Translating by M.DUNG, P.TRA

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