Youngsters flock to check-in on Tet holiday street in HCMC

Ahead of Lunar New Year (or Tet), Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in Ho Chi Minh City’s 5 District where sells Tet decorative items is thronged with youngsters to take check-in photos.
January 27, 2021 | 07:37
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Youngsters flock to check-in on Tet holiday street in HCMC
Photo: VNExpress

Hai Thuong Lan Ong is a famous street where sells decorative products. That is the reason why it is always filled with the festive ambiance, especially the Lunar New Year, VNExpress reported.

Youngsters flock to check-in on Tet holiday street in HCMC
Photo: VNExpress

Not only does the street attract visitors to shop, but it serves as an ideal place for Tet-themed pictures.

Youngsters flock to check-in on Tet holiday street in HCMC
Photo: VNExpress

Nam, from Nha Be district, told to VNExpress that this is the first time that he has come to Hai Thuong Lan Ong street to take Tet pictures. He initially thought that taking photos here would affect business; however, traders are friendly and seem not to care much about visitors.

Youngsters flock to check-in on Tet holiday street in HCMC
Photo: VNExpress

Zeni Vuova and Aleksandra Praszczak Vel Tracz, two foreign tourists said that they feel really excited to wear Ao dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) and check-in on the street.

Youngsters flock to check-in on Tet holiday street in HCMC
Photo: VNExpress

Many women choose to take photos with Ao dai on the street.

Youngsters flock to check-in on Tet holiday street in HCMC
Photo: VNExpress

Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street has sold Tet decorations since Christmas ended. Every Tet holiday, the street is blanketed in red of lanterns and parallel sentences.

Youngsters flock to check-in on Tet holiday street in HCMC
Photo: VNExpress

The street offers stunning check-in corners.

Youngsters flock to check-in on Tet holiday street in HCMC
Photo: VNExpress

Smartphones and cameras are out in force at this time.

Youngsters flock to check-in on Tet holiday street in HCMC
Photo: VNExpress

Dat, a salesman said that apart from visitors, there are many teams coming here to record music videos.

Youngsters flock to check-in on Tet holiday street in HCMC
Photo: VNExpress

Lanterns, lucky red envelopes, etc seen everywhere.

Youngsters flock to check-in on Tet holiday street in HCMC
Photo: VNExpress
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