The longest lantern street in Vietnam is brilliant
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The 2025 Ocean International Lantern Festival attracts a large number of visitors with many magnificent and brilliant lantern models.
The 2025 Ocean International Lantern Festival is becoming the center of attraction for many tourists in Hung Yen, because of its unprecedented grandeur and uniqueness. With more than 30 giant lantern clusters, the 2025 Ocean International Lantern Festival not only sets a record for becoming the longest lantern street in Vietnam but is also an opportunity for tourists to explore the culture of oriental lanterns.One of the highlights of the festival is the cluster of lanterns on San Ho Street, with the majestic Long Mon Gate, representing the era of the nation's strong rise. Inspired by the image of a dragon during the Tran Dynasty, Long Mon Gate is not only artistic but also tells a story of perseverance and the desire to overcome challenges.Visitors can admire the lantern cluster "Sacred Soul of Vietnam" - the largest record-breaking work in Vietnam.With a length of 70m and a width of 20m, the cluster of lights recreates a sparkling space like Hoi An ancient town. The image of a pure lotus flower, combined with warm yellow light, makes visitors not only satisfied but also feel a deep pride in Vietnamese culture.Admiring the massive work of art, Mr. Le Minh Tien (Quang Nam) shared: “Although I am from Hoi An, I have come into contact with and made lanterns many times, but when I came here, I was still really surprised by the scale of the work, especially the reproduction of the Japanese Covered Bridge with lanterns. Technically, the work has reached a high level. The lanterns are built with sophisticated motifs.”The work “Lac Long Quan returns” is inspired by the legend of Lac Long Quan and Au Co. The work tells a symbolic story about love, shelter and protection from ancestors, cleverly combined with images such as the sun, mountains, rivers, expressing the joy of work, belief in a prosperous harvest, and boundless love for the homeland.From the Song Bridge, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Ky Hai Thanh Xuan with 7 giant lantern clusters, including “Bach Long” and “Thong Lung” by Chinese artisans.In addition, visitors can also admire other unique works such as "Lac Long Quan", "Thanh Giong", "Phu Tang Tree", "Dai Hai Lo"... bearing the cultural imprint of Eastern countries such as Vietnam, Japan, China, Korea...In addition to admiring the light artworks, visitors can also immerse themselves in the festival atmosphere with hundreds of unique experiences such as Giang Vo Spring Market, flower market...Many visitors were overwhelmed by the scale and sophistication of the works, eagerly checking in next to the giant lantern clusters. Ms. Le Thi Thanh Thuy (Tay Mo, Hanoi) was amazed: "I didn't think the festival would be so beautiful! I really don't want to leave here because there is still so much beauty to explore and continue to enjoy works from other countries."
The Ocean International Lantern Festival - Light of the East takes place from January 18 to March 16, 2025 in Ocean City, Hung Yen. During the 58 days of the festival, people and tourists can explore 580 unique experiences from shopping, cuisine, entertainment to culture and art.
The first international lantern festival held in Vietnam was also awarded 3 records by the Vietnam Record Organization: The largest international lantern festival in Vietnam; The longest lantern festival road in Vietnam; and The largest lantern cluster in Vietnam (the work "Sacred Soul of Vietnam" by Hoi An Craft, measuring 70m long and 20m wide.
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