Crowds pour onto streets to celebrate Nguyen Tieu Festival in HCM City
VOV.VN - Thousands of local people and tourists have gathered together in District 5 of Ho Chi Minh City to attend the Tet Nguyen Tieu Festival, a celebration by the Chinese community in Cho Lon, on February 19, the 15th day of the first lunar month.
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| Art performances have been held throughout the festival which falls on the first full moon of the first lunar month. |
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| Thousands of people watch the festival from the street and took photos of the exciting action taking place in the parade. |
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| A dragon dance troupe featuring children joins the parade to the joy of spectators. |
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| Lights and lanterns are popular decorations featured around District 5 to celebrate the festival. |
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| The Tet Nguyen Tieu Festival was first organized in Cho Lon in 1990. Since then it has become a traditional part of the Chinese community in Ho Chi Minh City. |
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