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Hoa people’s Nguyen Tieu Festival recognised as national intangible heritage

The customs of the Hoa ethnic group in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 5 in celebrating the annual Nguyen Tieu festival (spring lantern festival) have been recognised as a national intangible heritage.

Lantern Street brought to life in HCM City for Mid-Autumn Festival

District 5 in Ho Chi Minh City is playing host to Lantern Street, which features a bustling atmosphere along with colourful lanterns and traditional toys to welcom the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Colourful HCM City street attracts young people ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival

Several streets in HCM City's District 5 has attracted lots of visitors interested in colourful decorative objects for Mid-Autumn Festival.