Welcoming Binh Ngo Spring 2026, Quang Ngai people choose for themselves a unique way to celebrate the New Year. In the coastal area, fishermen temporarily put aside their nets and fishing boats to go to pagodas to pick spring buds.
On the first morning of the year, Phuoc Thien fishing village, Van Tuong commune, is bustling with laughter and voices. Instead of preparing for a new sea trip, many families come to the pagoda together to pray for peace. Each branch of fortune is cherished as a message of wishes. People hope for a peaceful sea, favorable wind, and full holds of shrimp and fish. For them, picking fortune is not only a custom, but also a belief in a year of favorable weather and favorable going to sea.
Mr. Nguyen Van Thich in Phuoc Thien village and his wife and children went to the pagoda early. He shared that at the beginning of the year, taking his family to pick fortune is to pray for better things, hoping for many prosperous sea trips. That belief is simple but persistent. Amidst the vast waves, the green fortune branch is the spiritual support before each sea voyage.
In the center of Quang Ngai province, the spring atmosphere is also bustling. The spring flower space at Ba To Park, Nghia Lo ward attracts a large number of people to visit and enjoy spring. The walkway is filled with colorful flowers, small landscapes are harmoniously arranged, creating a fresh appearance for the city.
Mr. Tran Ngoc Tay, residing in Nghia Lo ward, and his extended family of three generations chose the park as a spring outing destination. Members took turns taking photos next to the brilliant flower bushes, preserving moments of reunion. He said that the park space is renovated, airy, near the river, and the scenery is clearly renewed. Everyone hopes for a successful year with many joys.
From coastal fishing villages to parks in the heart of the city, Quang Ngai people welcome spring in their own way. Whether it's a lucky branch at the pagoda gate or a photo next to a flower, everyone shares a wish: a peaceful, prosperous, and hopeful new year.
