Lantern street in Ho Chi Minh City is bustling before the Mid-Autumn Festival

    Lam Hải (Ảnh: Phan Quốc Khánh) |

    Luong Nhu Hoc lantern street in Ho Chi Minh City attracts many visitors nearby during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

    Moi dip Trung thu hang nam, khu vuc Luong Nhu Hoc, doan giao giua duong Nguyen Trai va duong Tran Hung Dao, quan 5, TPHCM lai duoc menh danh la “pho long den” boi khung canh tap nap, nhon nhip cua du khach tham quan, mua sam. Anh: NVCC
    Every Mid-Autumn Festival, the Luong Nhu Hoc area, the intersection between Nguyen Trai and Tran Hung Dao streets, Ho Chi Minh City, is known as the " lantern street" because of the bustling scene of tourists visiting and shopping.
    Pho long den Luong Nhu Hoc co lich su hon 50 nam, gan lien voi cong dong nguoi Hoa tai khu Cho Lon. Noi day noi tieng voi truyen thong san xuat va buon ban long den duoc gin giu qua nhieu the he. Anh: NVCC
    Luong Nhu Hoc lantern street has a history of more than 50 years, associated with the Chinese community in Cho Lon area. This place is famous for the tradition of producing and trading lanterns that has been preserved for many generations.
    Den day vao dau thang 8 Am lich, Phan Quoc Khanh (25 tuoi, TPHCM) bat ngo, hao hung vi khong khi Trung thu dong duc, vui tuoi: “Trung thu la dip le thieu nhi. Khi den pho Luong Nhu Hoc, minh nhu duoc nho lai, duoc song lai mot lan nua niem vui tuoi tho”. Anh: NVCC
    Coming here at the beginning of the 8th lunar month, Phan Quoc Khanh (25 years old, Ho Chi Minh City) was surprised and excited because of the crowded and joyful Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere. Mid-Autumn Festival is a children's holiday. When I arrived at Luong Nhu Hoc Street, I felt like I was getting younger, reliving the joy of my childhood once again, said Mr. Quoc Khanh.
    Dieu khien Quoc Khanh an tuong nhat la hang nghin chiec long den du mau sac, hinh dang, chat lieu: tu den giay kinh, vai, den LED, den khung tre… tao thanh khong gian lung linh day thu vi. Anh: NVCC
    What impressed Quoc Khanh the most was thousands of lanterns with all kinds of colors, shapes, and materials: from glass paper lanterns, fabric, LED lights, bamboo frame lights, etc., creating an interesting sparkling space.
    Theo quan sat cua anh, du khach den day co du moi lua tuoi, tu nhung nguoi trung nien den nhung gia dinh tre dua con cai den check-in, chup anh. Dac biet nhieu khach nuoc ngoai coi pho Luong Nhu Hoc la diem den khong the bo qua khi den TPHCM thoi gian nay. Anh: NVCC
    Tourists come here of all ages, from middle-aged people to young families bringing their children to check-in and take photos. In particular, many foreign visitors consider Luong Nhu Hoc street as a destination not to be missed when coming to Ho Chi Minh City at this time.
    Pho long den hoat dong ron ra tu dau thang 8 am lich den ngay ram. Khung gio soi dong nhat tai pho la khoang 19h – 21h toi: “Nhin cac em nho duoc bo me dua di dao pho, sam do choi, nhung ki uc tuoi tho cua minh nhu ua ve. Ngay nho, hau nhu nam nao bo me cung dua minh toi day mua banh trung thu, ngam nhin du loai den sac mau”, Quoc Khanh cho biet. Anh: NVCC
    The lantern street is bustling from the beginning of the 8th lunar month to the full moon day. The busiest time frame on the street is around 7pm - 9pm. Seeing children taken by their parents for walks and toys, their childhood memories come flooding back. As a child, almost every year my parents bring me here to buy moon cakes, to see all kinds of colorful lights, Quoc Khanh said.
    Gia ban long den tai day cung vo cung da dang, tuy thuoc vao chat lieu va kich co. Cac loai den nho, don gian bang giay co gia tu 25.000 - 30.000 dong, loai trung binh dao dong 30.000 - 80.000 dong, cac mau cau ky, co den LED, lon hon hoac mau “hot trend” co the len toi vai tram nghin dong.
    Lantern prices here are also extremely diverse, depending on the material and size. Small, simple paper lights cost from 25,000 - 30,000 VND, the average type ranges from 30,000 - 80,000 VND, elaborate models with LED lights, larger or "hot trend" models can cost up to several hundred thousand VND. What makes Luong Nhu Hoc street attractive is the combination of traditional culture and modern life. Adults find their childhood memories in the red glass fountain lights, children enjoy holding a music lantern in their hands, while foreign tourists are excited to take photos and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere imbued with Vietnamese culture.
    Khong chi dung lai o viec mua sam, tham quan, du khach con co the thuong thuc cac mon an nhu banh trung thu, keo keo... da dang. Quoc Khanh cho rang du khach khi den day nen chu y viec bao quan do dac, tranh bi moc tui o cho dong nguoi. Ngoai ra, nen mang theo quat cam tay de tranh bi nong. Anh: NVCC
    Not only stopping at shopping and sightseeing, visitors can also enjoy dishes such as moon cakes, candy... in variety. Quoc Khanh said that tourists coming here should pay attention to storing their belongings to avoid picking up their bags in crowded places. In addition, you should carry a handheld fan to avoid getting hot.
    “Moi nguoi nen mua hang ung ho, du chi la mot chiec den long nho, re tien vi du sao day van la khu vuc kinh doanh. Neu muon chup anh tai gian hang, nen xin phep hoi truoc de giu y tu va tranh lam phien nhung tieu thuong khac”, Quoc Khanh noi. Anh: NVCC
    "People should buy donations, even if it is just a small, cheap lantern because this is still a business area. If you want to take photos at the booth, please ask in advance to keep your opinion and avoid bothering other traders," Quoc Khanh said.
    Ngoai pho Luong Nhu Hoc, Quoc Khanh goi y du khach co the di doc duong Hai Thuong Lan Ong cung la khu vuc ban long den, phu hop de chup nhung bo anh Trung thu linh lung, nhieu mau sac. Anh: NVCC
    In addition to Luong Nhu Hoc Street, Quoc Khanh suggests that visitors can walk along Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street as a lantern selling area, suitable for taking colorful, sparkling Mid-Autumn Festival photos.
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