Recorded in Hoi An city ( Quang Nam province) on the last day of the year, the streets are decorated to welcome Tet brilliantly. On the street, it is not difficult to see images of calligraphers giving calligraphy, poles in front of houses, red parallel sentences... recreating the peaceful and cozy Tet of the past.
Mr. Hoang Tung Lam (36 years old, Da Nang ) said that after finishing the housework, his whole family drove to Hoi An for a walk. "Almost every year near Tet, my whole family comes here to relax. The old town has both walking space and many cute little corners where the children can take pictures. In the evening, the whole family sits by the Hoai River to have dinner, play cards, and then return to Da Nang, " said Mr. Lam.
Many locals and tourists come to the old town just to sit on the sidewalk, drink a cup of coffee, eat a bowl of cao lau and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Hoi An after a year of hard work.
"Coming to Hoi An, all the hustle and bustle and worries seem to disappear. I want to enjoy and capture peaceful moments during the last days of the year to remind myself that the most precious thing in life is still peace ," Thanh Huong (31 years old, Da Nang) shared.
Mr. Fergal (UK) shared that he was very happy to come to Hoi An during Tet. "This is a big holiday in Vietnam but the old town is still very peaceful and quiet. I enjoyed the Tet atmosphere, especially at the markets. There are many flowers, ornamental plants, and decorations for sale there," he said.
Ms. Ngoc Mai (owner of a tea shop) said that on normal days, most of the tourists are from other provinces and international tourists, but on the days before Tet, there are many more locals coming to the old town.
The New Year's Eve Festival will take place at 11pm on January 28 at Hoi An Park. During Tet, this place also has many fun and entertainment activities. According to the Hoi An Center for Culture - Sports and Radio - Television, the city organizes a Tet Festival with strong local characteristics, demonstrating customs, beliefs, and traditional spring culture such as: Tra Que Cau Bong Festival, Kim Bong Carpentry Founder's Anniversary, Cam Nam Sticky Corn Festival, Lantern Festival...
When Hoi An joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of crafts and folk arts, the city has always focused on and created conditions for traditional cultural values to promote creativity, opening up opportunities, and promoting the development of all fields together.
The streets in the old town are crowded with locals and tourists on the last day of the year, but the atmosphere is as gentle as ever. Photo: Thanh Hien.
The calligrapher who writes calligraphy on the side of the road attracts tourists, especially foreign tourists. Ms. Ye Jin (Korea) expressed her impression when she learned that each word written by the calligrapher is a wish.
Young girls return to Hoi An ancient town to capture the last moments of the year.
Many locals and tourists come to the old town just to sit on the sidewalk, drink a cup of coffee, eat a bowl of cao lau and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Hoi An after a year of hard work.
The old town is decorated for Tet.
Tourists leisurely take a boat ride on the Hoai River.
Every street in the old town is bustling with people, especially "muses" coming to take pictures. From December 29 to the third day of the Lunar New Year, Hoi An will temporarily stop selling tickets to the old town and craft villages in the area. 
The pole in front of an old house on the walking street.
Hoi An always brings a feeling of comfort and relaxation to visitors.
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