The Nguyen Tieu Festival in District 5 is an annual event of the Chinese Vietnamese community
in HCM City. For Chinese-Vietnamese people in HCM City, Nguyen Tieu – the 15th day
of the first lunar month – is the most sacred holiday in the early part of the year.
From 5pm, thousands of people flocked to Nguyen Trai, Hai Thuong Lan Ong, Luong Nhu Hoc
and Tran Hung Dao to see the street parade.
The festival official began at the Cultural Centre of District 5, with unique art shows.
Dragon dance is the most wanted item.
Folk games, calligraphy, painting in group, also attracted visitors.
in HCM City. For Chinese-Vietnamese people in HCM City, Nguyen Tieu – the 15th day
of the first lunar month – is the most sacred holiday in the early part of the year.
From 5pm, thousands of people flocked to Nguyen Trai, Hai Thuong Lan Ong, Luong Nhu Hoc
and Tran Hung Dao to see the street parade.
The festival official began at the Cultural Centre of District 5, with unique art shows.
Dragon dance is the most wanted item.
Folk games, calligraphy, painting in group, also attracted visitors.
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