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 Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:12 pm |
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The old port town of Hoi An has always been one of Vietnam’s most
charismatic and seductive tourist spots and at Lunar New Year hundreds
of lanterns added to its charm
On the last day of the Lunar New Year, the ancient streets of Hoi An
were filled with the thick scent of incense and anticipation. The
typically relaxed locals were fluttering around hastily making
arrangements before one year ended and another began.
Dust and dirt were swept outside while shopkeepers piled up offerings
-- traditional cakes, fresh fruit and flowers -- on tables inside. But
customers still had to be assisted. This is high-season for tourists,
so tailors and souvenir shops have to make the most of it!
Among the most popular items for tourists are silk lanterns. Like the
town itself, Hoi An’s silk lanterns are a blend of Japanese, Chinese
and Vietnamese elements. The silk lanterns are iconic – almost every
café and restaurant in town incorporates lanterns into the interior
design. You can find a myriad of shapes and designs in every kind of
colour you can think of.
Catering for those who like to travel light, craftsmen have designed
lanterns that easily fold up into bags or suitcases. There must be Hoi
An lanterns swinging from ceilings in every corner of the globe.
After the sun goes down, Hoi An takes on an evocative, magical
appearance. In an effort to create a tranquil ambience, authorities
have long since banned motorbikes from the old town’s streets in the
evening. Everyone just ambles around as lanterns rock in a gentle
breeze.
During Tet this year the town was even more breathtaking than usual as
the inaugural lantern making contest was held. Students, craftsmen and
artists from around the town entered designs and the best 79 lanterns
were displayed in the An Hoi Statue Garden on the bank of Hoai River.
The rest of the lanterns were hung throughout the town. It was truly a
festival of lights that left tourists and locals in a happy, dreamy
daze,..
By Hoang Van and Duc Hanh report/timeout
Suggested itieraries
- Family adventure tours in Vietnam: http://www.activetravelvietnam.com/tour.php?op=detail&tourId=27
- Hoi An tours & Excursions: http://www.activetravelshop.com/?name=product&op=listProducts&subcat=HoiAnTours
- Hoi An hotels & resorts: http://www.activetravelshop.com/?name=product&op=listProducts&subcat=HoiAnHotels |
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