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Tet Nguyen Tieu parade in HCMC attracts thousands of viewers

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By Le Vu
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HCMC – Thousands of people gathered in the Cho Lon area (District 5) in HCMC to join the Tet Nguyen Tieu parade of the Chinese Vietnamese community on the afternoon of February 12.

Tet Nguyen Tieu, also known as the Lantern Festival or the celebration of the Lunar New Year’s First Full Moon, is a traditional festival of the Chinese people, celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month.

Although the parade is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m., a large crowd arrives early to secure viewing spots and parking spaces
At around 4:30 p.m., the Tet Nguyen Tieu parade starts on Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street, covering a 4-kilometer route through Chau Van Liem, Lao Tu, Luong Nhu Hoc, Nguyen Trai and Tran Xuan Hoa streets, and ends at the District 5 Cultural Center. Hundreds of participants dressed in colorful costumes, portraying celestial maidens, the God of Wealth, etc.
Most of the parade participants are members of the Chinese Vietnamese community in districts 5 and 6
The cheers and applause from spectators further heighten the festive atmosphere
The dragon dance remains the highlight of the celebration
Many attendees reach out to touch the lion dancers, celestial figures, God of Wealth, and God of the Earth, believing it will bring them prosperity and good health in the new year

Performers stop along the way to showcase their dances for the crowd
Both adults and children are excited and thrilled by the festive atmosphere of the Tet Nguyen Tieu
A foreign vistor is interested in the parade

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