Recreation of an old Tet fair

QNN• 27/01/2023 22:58

(QNO) - A space for an old Tet fair has just kicked off in Hoi An city of Quang Nam province. It is attractive to both local residents and visitors.

Everyone is very excited when going to the fair in ao dai (traditional Vietnamese costumes).
Everyone is very excited when going to the fair in ao dai (traditional Vietnamese costumes). Photo: congthuong.vn
The fair is aimed at restoring the space of the old Tet fair, which shows the prosperity of Hoi An ancient town in the past. Besides, the event creates one more tourist destination in Hoi An, helping visitors have interesting experience of local culture on the occasion of the New Year's Festival in Hoi An city.
The fair is aimed at restoring the space of the old Tet fair, which shows the prosperity of Hoi An ancient town in the past. Besides, the event creates one more tourist destination in Hoi An, helping visitors have interesting experience of local culture on the occasion of the New Year's Festival in Hoi An city. Photo: congthuong.vn
According to Tran Thai Do, who has the idea of the recreation of the old Tet fair, the event is hoped to promote the properity of Hoi An city, helping visitors know more about Hoi An in the past.
According to Tran Thai Do, who has the idea of the recreation of the old Tet fair, the event is hoped to promote the properity of Hoi An city, helping visitors know more about Hoi An in the past. Photo: congthuong.vn
 
Photo: congthuong.vn
 
 The old Tet fair in Hoi An is really attractive and impressive to the locals and visitors. Photo: congthuong.vn
Going to the old Tet fair in Hoi An, people can immerse themselves in the space of business and entertainment activities, enjoying local foods and drinks, doing sightseeing and shopping. The unique feature of the old Tet fair is that people going to the fair wear ao dai and use ancient coins.
Going to the old Tet fair in Hoi An, people can immerse themselves in the space of business and entertainment activities, enjoying local foods and drinks, doing sightseeing and shopping. The unique feature of the old Tet fair is that people going to the fair wear ao dai and use ancient coins. Photo: congthuong.vn
Ancient coins used at the old Tet fair in Hoi An
Ancient coins used at the old Tet fair in Hoi An. Photo: congthuong.vn
At the old Tet fair, people can find several local rustic foods (such as Quang noodles and Cao Lau), providing visitors with a real experience not only in food but also in the local culture.
At the old Tet fair, people can find several local rustic foods (such as Quang noodles and Cao Lau), providing visitors with a real experience not only in food but also in the local culture. Photo: congthuong.vn
Visitors to the old Tet fair are excited and impressed by everything there, especially traditional foods.
Visitors to the old Tet fair are excited and impressed by everything there, especially traditional foods. Photo: congthuong.vn
Making Chung cake (the Vietnamese traditional food made with pork, mung
Making Chung cake (the Vietnamese traditional food made with pork, mung bean, sticky rice, wrapped in green leaves and then boiled). Photo: congthuong.vn
Doing sightseeing at a traditional food stall
Doing sightseeing at a traditional food stall. Photo: congthuong.vn
For visitors, especially foreigners, the designs and activities in the old Tet fair are really enjoyable, including making Chung cake and Tet cake. They hope to return to Hoi An to enjoy the atmosphere of the Tet festival there.
For visitors, especially foreigners, the designs and activities in the old Tet fair are really enjoyable, including making Chung cake and Tet cake. They hope to return to Hoi An to enjoy the atmosphere of the Tet festival there. Photo: congthuong.vn
Ao dai at the fair
Ao dai at the fair. Photo: congthuong.vn
The old Tet fair in Hoi An takes place on January 16-20 and January 23-27 in Caman Village, Cam An ward, Hoi An city.
The old Tet fair in Hoi An takes place on January 16-20 and January 23-27 in Caman Village, Cam An ward, Hoi An city. Photo: congthuong.vn

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