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The Tet (Lunar
New Year) holiday is the time for Vietnamese people to relax after a busy year.
If possible, tourists could travel to villages to enjoy distinctive features of
traditional festivals taking place during Tet.
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Boat
race on Go Boi River. Photo V.L
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Those who
have chances to go to the Go market located in Tuy Phuoc district on the first
days of the first lunar month will be able to see picturesque scenes of Tet in
villages. Scores of villagers with different kinds of specialties go to the
market in the early morning on the first day.
At the Go market,
the purchase is a chance to enjoy the Tet atmosphere. Wandering around the
market, tourists could see many elderly people with joyfulness selling a few
types of fruit. The market more and more attracts the locals and tourists thanks
to its atmosphere and many folk games, such as lion dance, martial arts
performance, and human chess.
On the first days
of the first lunar month, tourists could also enjoy traditional boat race at
fishing villages. The boat race festival held on Go Boi River is one of the most
interesting events during Tet, showing the traditional unique beauty of fishing
villages.
Before the boat
race begins, people fill two sides of the river and enjoy the art performance
with many folk songs. The competition begins with the participation of fishermen
from communes of Phuoc Thang, Phuoc Son, Phuoc Thuan, and Phuoc
Hoa.
On the way home,
tourists should enjoy seafood at restaurants in Phuoc Son commune. Each dish has
its distinctive taste, leaving tourists with unforgettable
experiences.
The anniversary
of Ngoc Hoi – Dong Da Victory is also worth visiting during Tet. The ceremony is
annually held at the Quang Trung Museum on the fourth and fifth days of the
first lunar month.
This year’s
festival is scheduled to take place on the fourth day with a big art
performance, celebrating 1000 years of Thang Long – Ha
Noi.
Participating in
the Dong Da Victory celebration, tourists should try to enjoy the traditional
martial arts competition taking place at Phu Phong town’s stadium. The
competition often attracts many martial arts learners
everywhere.
Alongside these,
there are still many festivals taking place across the province during the
spring time. Surely, tourists could enjoy interesting things that couldn’t be
found in the city.
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