Opening of the Lantern Street in Cho Lon Ward

On the evening of September 24th, at the intersection of Nguyen An and Nguyen Trai streets (Cho Lon ward, Ho Chi Minh City), the People's Committee of Cho Lon ward organized the opening ceremony of the "Cho Lon Ward Lantern Street" 2025, attracting a large number of local residents and tourists from near and far.

At the opening ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Xuan Trung, Chairman of the People's Committee of Cho Lon Ward, said: "The 'Lantern Street of Cho Lon Ward' was created with the goal of preserving and promoting the unique cultural values ​​of the locality, while also creating a shopping, sightseeing, and experiential space with a strong cultural and tourism identity. More than just a place for fun during the Mid-Autumn Festival, the 'Lantern Street' has become an attractive cultural destination, drawing numerous domestic and international tourists, contributing to promoting the image of Cho Lon Ward and Ho Chi Minh City."

A lion dance performance to welcome visitors at the opening ceremony of "Lantern Street in Cho Lon Ward".

Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of "Lantern Street in Cho Lon Ward".

People excitedly took photos with the lion and dragon dance troupe after the opening ceremony.

Beyond its spiritual value, the "Lantern Street" also holds profound socio -economic significance. Every year, it welcomes tens of thousands of visitors who come to sightsee, shop, experience the local cuisine, have fun, and take photos. This activity has contributed to increasing local income, promoting the development of trade and services, and improving the quality of life for the community. It serves as a bridge between tradition and modernity, opening up opportunities for sustainable tourism development and making a positive contribution to the overall development of the city.

Delegates visited and took photos at the stalls in "Lantern Street, Cho Lon Ward".

The colorful atmosphere at "Lantern Street in Cho Lon Ward" attracts locals and young people alike to visit and experience it.

Ms. Thuy Nga, a resident of Cho Lon ward, shared: “Like every year, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, I go to the 'Lantern Street' with my family to stroll around. The atmosphere here is very special, evoking childhood memories and bringing the joy of family reunion. I hope this activity will be maintained for a long time so that the younger generation can continue to appreciate and cherish this traditional beauty.”

Young women radiate beauty in traditional Ao Dai dresses at "Lantern Street".

Khánh Ngọc and her mother experienced the traditional lantern atmosphere at "Lantern Street".

Eight-year-old Khanh Ngoc (from Cho Lon ward) excitedly said: “I really enjoy being taken to the 'Lantern Street' by my mom. There are so many beautiful lanterns and fun games here. I hope to come here every Mid-Autumn Festival to carry lanterns with my friends.”

Besides the lanterns, there is also a space dedicated to traditional clay figurines in various eye-catching shapes.

According to the organizers, the "Lantern Street of Cho Lon Ward" will take place from September 24th to October 6th, 2025. Throughout this period, numerous cultural exchange activities, performances, lion and dragon dances, and traditional games will be organized, offering locals and tourists experiences rich in traditional cultural identity.

Cho Lon Ward, a melting pot of Vietnamese and Chinese cultures, has long been famous for its streets specializing in lanterns and other products for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Traditional lanterns such as star lanterns, carp lanterns, revolving lanterns, and flying dragon lanterns, along with modern battery-powered lanterns, mooncakes, and many other products, create a vibrant and lively festive atmosphere every August in the lunar calendar.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/anh/khai-mac-pho-long-den-phuong-cho-lon-20250924182127034.htm