VOV.VN - Close to 1,200 performers and artisans joined a street parade on March 3 during the Nguyen Tieu Festival in Ho Chi Minh City, celebrated on the night of the 15th day of the first lunar month, drawing large crowds with colourful lion-dragon dances and traditional performances.

The annual Nguyen Tieu Festival on the 15th of lunar January in Hoi An, central Quang Nam province, has been recognised as a National Intangible Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

VOV.VN - Many traditional markets throughout the capital have been crowded with people buying offerings for the 15th day of the first lunar month which is known locally as "Tet Nguyen tieu", the First Full Moon Festival.