(Fatherland) - Ocean City - The best urban area is becoming the hottest spring destination ever when gathering a series of unique top-notch events and a series of unprecedented experiences, promising to bring an emotional, lucky, and fulfilling Tet season to everyone.
Get lost in the city of bright lights at the "International Lantern Festival"
January 18 to March 16 | Ocean City and VinWonders Wave Park
The first International Lantern Festival in Vietnam is making the atmosphere in Ocean City more jubilant and bustling than ever. For the first time, an international lantern competition has been held, gathering 16 major teams from 5 leading countries in the world in traditional crafts: lantern production, with 580 eye-catching performances lasting for 58 days. This is the convergence of top-notch lighting art works, imbued with international cultural colors and creative spirit.
Inspired by Eastern legends, the Lagoon at VinWonders Wave Park will transform into a mesmerizing art space, with giant light works such as Bach Long, Thuy Cung Princess, Loc Thuc, Long Thung, Phap Mieu Dai Ngan and Xu Bien Mieu Ky. The opening ceremony at K-Town Square will be a grand opening event with extremely impressive art performances and a vibrant Spring Fair.
In particular, Giang Vo Spring Fair, Ocean City version 2025, will open up a unique shopping and sightseeing space for visitors. With 20 diverse food stalls, 20 fashion and accessories stalls from famous brands, and 20 handicraft and gift stalls, the fair offers thousands of shopping options and a complete enjoyment of the Tet atmosphere.
Right after Tet, the Valentine's Day and March 8 gift fair with the participation of famous handmade brands from Yuyuan Garden, Venice, Jiufen and Jinju, will certainly be a happy note in the journey of "cherishing the loved one" of young people and families who love unique romance.
In particular, the highlight of the Lantern Festival's closing ceremony promises to captivate the audience with a grand international music festival at K-Town Square, where famous international artists and top Vietnamese stars gather.
Immerse yourself in "Old Tet Memories" with a traditional flavor
January 10 to February 3 | VinWonders Wave Park and Water Park
Traditional Tet is always the ideal time for generations of Vietnamese people to honor long-standing traditional values. Understanding that value, Ocean City has skillfully recreated the space "Old Tet Memories" so that visitors can feel each beauty, unique cultural rituals and full of meaning.
Inspired by the legend of the Kitchen Gods going to heaven, the God Fish Procession, taking place from December 23 to 28, will be a parade of giant 3-meter-long carp lantern models, a symbol of luck and peace, bringing a bustling, joyful atmosphere before the New Year. The procession is not only an opportunity for visitors to send their good wishes for the New Year but also a tribute to traditional cultural values.
From the 3rd to the 8th day of Tet, there will be a Banh Ruoc Ceremony with giant models of Chung and Day cakes made of lanterns, recreating the story of Chung and Day cakes, carrying the message of wishing for a new year of abundance and prosperity for every family. These activities not only help visitors immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the old Tet but also evoke sacred memories of the traditional Tet holiday of the nation.
In addition, the old Tet space is also decorated with folk games, asking for calligraphy from the calligrapher and special art programs. All blend together, bringing visitors a journey back to the roots full of nostalgic emotions.
Enjoy the "Tet of the Five Continents"
January 18 to March 16 | VinWonders Wave Park and Water Park
Tet is not only an occasion for family reunions but also a time to enjoy top-notch cuisine amidst the bustling festive atmosphere. At the "Tet Taste of Five Continents" market, visitors will experience a feast of taste with dishes from Asia to Europe, from traditional to modern. Diverse food stalls will satisfy diners from all over the world with rich, flavorful menus, bringing a journey of discovering global flavors right in Ocean City.
Explore unlimited creativity with "Shine Your Life" January 18 to March 16
This year's Tet, Ocean City also brings a particularly impressive experience to visitors through the "Shine Your Life" series of activities, taking everyone on a journey to discover an unprecedented "festival" of light through three unique stages, combining art, culture and breakthrough creativity.
In the first stage, "The Beginning of Light" took place on the Venice River, converging eye-catching performances: from the brilliant Lighting Dance to the meaningful Fire Dance, each performance carried a message of a vibrant and lucky start to the new year. The highlight was the Light Parade on the River where the colorful boats glided in a magical musical space like a fairy world filled with emotions, impressively combined with the lively show The Grand Voyage.
The next stop is the inspiring creative space, where visitors can "Get lost in the world of light" in the middle of the K-Town subdivision. Here, visitors can create their own artwork from LED sticks, while admiring the graceful Korean LED Fan Dance, imbued with the cultural imprint of Tet.
The final leg, titled “Eastern Light”, recreates the festive atmosphere through the sparkling LED Lantern Dance and Lion Dance performances in Little Hong Kong. Finally, the Dragon and Snake Parade on the Road of Light will close a colorful, multi-sensory and emotional journey.
Celebrate Tet with "Happy Spring Festival" and "Old Vietnamese Tet"
January 24 to February 3 | VinWonders Wave Park and Water Park
The vibrant Tet atmosphere spreads throughout Ocean City with colorful, vibrant and traditional art performances through two outstanding programs: "Happy Spring Festival" and "Old Vietnamese Tet." This is an opportunity for visitors to fully enjoy the Tet atmosphere, from grand performances to activities imbued with folk culture.
Joining the "Spring Festival", visitors will be delighted in the explosive festival atmosphere with colorful Lion and Dragon performances from January 24-27 and January 31-February 23 at VinWonders Wave Park. The graceful lions combined with the bustling drum sounds are like wishes for prosperity and luck for a prosperous new year. The Spring Fragrance program from January 31-February 3 will also captivate the audience with sweet and cheerful melodies of spring, evoking a feeling of warmth and full of positive energy.
The program "Old Vietnamese Tet" taking place from January 31 to February 3 at VinWonders Wave Park will recreate the traditional Tet atmosphere through interesting interactive activities. Visitors can participate in the Lantern Making workshop, creating unique lanterns with their own personal touch. In addition, the activity of asking for calligraphy with delicate calligraphy sentences is a meaningful wish for luck and fortune, or folk games such as Monkey Bridge, Con Throwing, Bamboo Jumping and Swinging... at VinWonders Water Park not only evokes memories of the old Tet but also creates happy moments, connecting family and friends.
Source: https://toquoc.vn/bung-no-chuoi-le-hoi-khai-xuan-tung-bung-tai-ocean-city-dip-tet-at-ty-2025-20250118192010974.htm
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