Lunar New Year
People take to the streets to watch the Lantern Festival parade in Ho Chi Minh City
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On February 12, thousands of people flocked to the streets of District 5 (HCMC) to watch the Tet Nguyen Tieu (Full Moon Festival) parade.
Bac Lieu composed traditional songs from Uncle Ho's poem "Nguyen Tieu"
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Bac Lieu - The poem "Nguyen Tieu" by Uncle Ho was composed by artists into a traditional song and will be performed at Vietnam Poetry Day.
People line up, go through the horse statue to pray for luck in Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City - Near the full moon in January at Ong Pagoda (District 5), crowded people from all over to celebrate, incense and especially go through the horse statue to pray for luck.
The reason for the full moon in January is the most important year
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The full moon in January, also known as the Lunar New Year, is one of the most important holidays of the year of the Vietnamese people.
How do Southeast Asian countries celebrate Lunar New Year?
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Fireworks, lion dances and bright red color fill the streets, houses and clothes are signs of Lunar New Year in Southeast Asian countries.
How does China celebrate the 15th day of the first lunar month?
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Chinese people celebrate the Lunar New Year - Full Moon of the First lunar month - this year on Friday, February 26.