As Vietnam’s Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, is about three weeks ahead, Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper has curated a wide selection of festivals and activities for locals and visitors to have tons of fun ringing in the Year of the Dragon while in Da Nang City, central Vietnam.

From January 20 to March 31, the iconic Sun World Ba Na Hills tourist site will host a spring-themed festival where visitors can explore the stunning beauty of numerous types of flowers, while participating in traditional folk games and trying to make bánh chưng, known as square sticky rice cake which is a traditional delicacy in northern Vietnam.

Visitors to Ba Na Hills are expected to fully enjoy the jubilant Tet ambiance and admire a new festive look of the tourist attraction, said Ba Na Hills director Nguyen Lam An.

Le Thi Bich Huong, marketing and communications director at the Than Tai (God of Wealth) Mountain tourist site, revealed that the Than Tai Festival will be held at the site with lots of fun activities during the Tet break, due in February.

The Than Tai Festival, scheduled to take place from 8:30 am to 11:30 am on the 2nd, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th day of the first lunar month, will feature lion and dragon dance, fortune stick picking, artistic performances, and worshiping ceremonies, among other interesting activities, Huong added.

The Tet atmosphere could also be felt throughout the coastal city where streets and public places will be adorned with colorful flowers and miniatures, particularly dragon-shaped ones, promising to be Instagrammable spots for local people and tourists, said the municipal Department of Construction’s deputy director Le Van Tuan.

With its pathway decorated with as many as 5,000 dazzling lanterns, the Asia Park is another must-go destination during Tet in this beach city.

The Asia Park will offer visitors a range of Tet activities like traditional folk games, taking photos with body-painting artists, calligraphy, and portrait painting services between February 11 and 19.

According to the city’s Department of Culture and Sports, Da Nang is set to usher in the Year of the Dragon with fireworks displays at three locations, including two in inner-city districts and the remaining in the outlying district of Hoa Vang, ornamental tree exhibitions, and music shows.

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