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Holiday Celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City: A Sneak Peek at the Spectacular Preparations With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, the buzz of excitement in Ho Chi Minh City is palpable. Workers are putting the finishing touches on an array of vibrant displays and mascots, adding to the festive cheer. In a workshop nestled in Thu Duc City, ‘Nang Ty,’ an iconic figure for this year’s Nguyen Hue Flower Street , is taking shape. Modeled after a majestic king cobra, ‘Nang Ty’ stands tall, adorned in the traditional costume of southern women, including the khan ran and non la . This unique creation is a testament to the creativity and dedication of the artisans involved. Artisans meticulously crafting ‘Nang Ty,’ a king cobra mascot with a friendly demeanor and a stunning green body. According to Binh, a representative from the design and construction unit, over 50 skilled workers dedicated 40-50 days to bringing ‘Nang Ty’ to life. The team’s attention to detail is remark...

The festival, organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade and the Vietnam Cuisine Culture Association, showcases a combination of traditional and contemporary art programs, along with various national Tet rituals. The event features over 150 booths exhibiting a diverse range of Vietnamese products and specialties from different regions. Many tourists gather to observe artisans wrapping and cooking “banh chung” (a square glutinous rice cake), a traditional dish during the Tet holiday. A special attraction of the festival is a calligraphy market where calligraphers, dressed in “ao dai” (Vietnamese traditional long dress), sell calligraphy works written in black and yellow ink on red paper. Visitors also have the opportunity to participate in traditional folk games such as stilt walking, tug of war, blindfolded clay pot breaking, and mandarin square capturing. A booth showcasing “To He” (toy figurines) attracts...