Friday, 18:39, 03/01/2025

Hang Ma street decked out in red for Tet celebrations

VOV.VN - Situated in the heart of Hanoi, Hang Ma street has undergone a bright makeover as Tet, known locally as the Lunar New Year, the biggest and most important holiday of the year, is just around the corner.

hang ma street decked out in red for tet celebrations picture 1 — Hang Ma is one of the 36 age-old craft guilds located in the capital and is now decked out in brilliant red ahead of the Lunar New Year festival, the largest of its kind in Vietnam.

hang ma street decked out in red for tet celebrations picture 2 — The street is renowned for selling themed decorations on special occasions such as Christmas, the Mid-Autumn Festival, Valentine's Day, and Tet celebrations.

hang ma street decked out in red for tet celebrations picture 3 — Fruits made of cloth and plastic are typically used for decoration.

hang ma street decked out in red for tet celebrations picture 4 — Many customers are looking to purchase hand-made items as they serve to remind people of Tet from the old times.

hang ma street decked out in red for tet celebrations picture 5 — Shop owners say they have stocked up Tet decorations for months. With the Lunar New Year drawing near, they quickly put away Christmas items and arrange new decorations which can be put up to meet increasing demand among customers.

hang ma street decked out in red for tet celebrations picture 6 — Hang Ma street also becomes a top check-in spot for both locals and tourists to visit each year as there are many beautiful backgrounds for photos.

hang ma street decked out in red for tet celebrations picture 7 — Paper firecrackers, handmade Tet wreaths, and calligraphy art posters are typically among the most sought-after items ahead of the holiday.

hang ma street decked out in red for tet celebrations picture 8 — Wishes of luck, peace, and happiness are written on these decorations.

hang ma street decked out in red for tet celebrations picture 9 — These hand-made branches cost between VND20,000 to VND100,000 each.

hang ma street decked out in red for tet celebrations picture 10 — Decorative items celebrating the upcoming Lunar Year of the Snake are among the most popular this year.

hang ma street decked out in red for tet celebrations picture 11 — This year, the Lunar New Year holiday falls on January 29, with Vietnamese people enjoying a week-long holiday starting from January 25. It is traditionally an occasion when members of a family, no matter where they are or what they do to earn a living, get together and pray in front of the ancestral altar, praying for everyone’s health and happiness.

hang ma street decked out in red for tet celebrations picture 12 — The street is becoming increasingly bustling as the festive season draws near, with people flocking to purchase decorations and necessities ahead of the biggest festival of the year.

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