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Vietnamese Tet in ancient village fascinates visitors

VOV.VN - The traditional values of the Vietnamese Tet (Lunar New Year holiday) were introduced to foreign guests, including ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps and tour operators,, at Duong Lam ancient village on the outskirt of Hanoi on January 20-21.

vietnamese tet in ancient village fascinates visitors picture 1 — This is the third year the programme has been held to promote cultural values and introduce Duong Lam ancient village as an attractive tourist destination to tourists, especially foreigners.

vietnamese tet in ancient village fascinates visitors picture 2 — “We hope that through the programme, we recreate the Vietnamese Tet space of Duong Lam Ancient Village in particular and residents of the northern Delta in general, so as to popularize traditional cultural values among international friends, and at the same time to preserve the tradition for future generations,” says Tran Anh Tuan, Secretary of the Son Tay Town Party Committee.

vietnamese tet in ancient village fascinates visitors picture 3 — This year’s programme takes place with many diverse activities, including a traditional Tet market, art performances, a display of local specialties and handicraft products, and folk games.

vietnamese tet in ancient village fascinates visitors picture 4 — In particular, visitors are also introduced to traditional rituals and customs during the traditional Tet holiday of Vietnamese people, such as the New Year’s Eve party, lucky money giving, carp release, and Tet cake making.

vietnamese tet in ancient village fascinates visitors picture 5 — Visitors also make a tour of traditional craft making workshops and major tourist spots in the village.

vietnamese tet in ancient village fascinates visitors picture 6 — Approximately 30,000 domestic and foreign visitors flock to Duong Lam Ancient Village on January 20-21 to discover the ins and outs of the traditional values of the Vietnamese Tet.

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