Lanterns again bring out the best of Hoi An

Hoi An can never go wrong with lanterns

Lanterns again bring out the best of Hoi An

A lantern festival is organized at An Hoi Statue Garden in the ancient town on February 2-22 to celebrate the Tet Lunar New Year. Classes of making lanterns and folding origami-like items with bamboo leaves are available for visitors until February 14


Lanterns again bring out the best of Hoi An

 Traditional houses are reproduced with lanterns.

 

Lanterns again bring out the best of Hoi An

 A monkey lantern marks the Year of Monkey.


Lanterns again bring out the best of Hoi An

 A lantern on An Hoi Bridge


Lanterns again bring out the best of Hoi An

Another giant lantern on the bridge


Lanterns again bring out the best of Hoi An

Dragon is one of the four holy creatures in Vietnamese folk culture, besides qilin, tortoise, and phoenix. The mythical creatures are often presented in local festivals and religious buildings such as temples and family altar houses.


Lanterns again bring out the best of Hoi An

 Qilin, or ky lan in Vietnamese, is a mix of different creatures, such as dragon and lion.


Lanterns again bring out the best of Hoi An

A tortoise-shaped lantern


Lanterns again bring out the best of Hoi An

Lanterns illuminate An Hoi Bridge


Lanterns again bring out the best of Hoi An

The Hoai River


Lanterns again bring out the best of Hoi An

 In front of a communal house


Lanterns again bring out the best of Hoi An

Besides lanterns, Hoi An celebrates Tet Lunar New Year Festival with a string of activities such as street music performances, a boat race on Hoai River and folk games.


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