In Pictures: Bustling atmosphere of Nguyen Tieu Festival in Ho Chi Minh City

Nguyen Tieu Festival marks the first full moon of the new year and is celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month. It is a special occasion on which to pray for a new year full of good health, peace, prosperity, and luck.
The street parade is the highlight of the festival
The street parade is the highlight of the festival
A street parade was held in District 5 in Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of February 12 as part of the locals’ celebration of Nguyen Tieu Festival.

A street parade was held in District 5 in Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of February 12 as part of the locals’ celebration of Nguyen Tieu Festival.

Running from 5 PM to 6 PM, the parade toured the route along the streets of Hai Thuong Lan Ong - Chau Van Liem - Lao Tu - Luong Nhu Hoc - Nguyen Trai - Tran Xuan Hoa - Tran Hung Dao - District 5 Cultural Center.

Running from 5 PM to 6 PM, the parade toured the route along the streets of Hai Thuong Lan Ong - Chau Van Liem - Lao Tu - Luong Nhu Hoc - Nguyen Trai - Tran Xuan Hoa - Tran Hung Dao - District 5 Cultural Center.

The event was jointly held by the municipal Department of Culture and Sports and the People's Committees of Districts 5, 6 and 11.

The event was jointly held by the municipal Department of Culture and Sports and the People's Committees of Districts 5, 6 and 11.

The parade attracted the participation of more than 1,500 performers.

The parade attracted the participation of more than 1,500 performers.

The event also features dragon and lion dances, and other traditional dances.

The event also features dragon and lion dances, and other traditional dances.

The event generated much joy and excitement among locals and visitors.

The event generated much joy and excitement among locals and visitors.

Nguyen Tieu Festival is a highly anticipated annual event of the Chinese community in Ho Chi Minh City.

Nguyen Tieu Festival is a highly anticipated annual event of the Chinese community in Ho Chi Minh City.

The festival plays an important role in preserving the traditional culture of the community.

The festival plays an important role in preserving the traditional culture of the community.

It also provides an opportunity for participants to enjoy various artistic, cultural, entertainment, and cuisine activities.

It also provides an opportunity for participants to enjoy various artistic, cultural, entertainment, and cuisine activities.

NDO/Photos: THE ANH