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Numerous Tet celebration activities held in HCM City

A diverse range of activities are being held in the southern largest hub of Ho Chi Minh City in celebration of the traditional Lunar New Year 2019, which is approaching very near.
Numerous Tet celebration activities held in HCM City ảnh 1Visitors at a store in Book Street in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA)

HCM City (VNA) – A diverse range ofactivities are being held in the southern largest hub of Ho Chi Minh City incelebration of the traditional Lunar New Year 2019, which is approaching verynear.

One of the most attractive events is “Tet Viet”(Vietnamese Tet) festival at the Youth Cultural House in District 1.
This has become a popularvenue for young people and family members to take photos.

The festival is also housing more than 30pavilions which sell various kinds of Tet decorations.

Meanwhile, a “Ong Do” (calligrapher) street isbeing organised at the Labour Cultural Palace in District 3, attracting a large crowd of visitors with nearly 50booths divided into different sections such as calligraphy, souvenir,gastronomy, and photography.

A big Tet festival is taking place at the DamSen Cultural Park in District 11 with special art and circus performances.

Many activities are also being held at the bookstreet from January 25 to February 10 such as presenting scripts for visitors,printing Tet greeting cards, painting, and introducing new books.

The Youth World Theatre will launch new playssuch as Love Shipper, Ghost Village, and The Invisible on this occasion.-VNA
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