Hanoi, Vietnam, Feb. 24 -- Streets in Hoi An Ancient Town are overwhelmed by thousands of tourists, both local and international, in the first day of the Lunar New Year (Tet holiday) 2026 - Photo: tuoitre

According to the magazine, Hoi An's Lunar New Year celebrations offer a gentler take on Tet, unfolding across the lantern-lit streets of its UNESCO-listed Old Town.

"Don't come expecting a mega parade, though. It's mostly a series of cultural rituals and community-led festivities that blend seamlessly into daily life", shared Time Out.

Lunar New Year's Eve sees the Old Town glow with floating lantern releases along the Hoai River, low-altitude fireworks, Lion-Dragon dances, Bai Choi folk singing and the Sac Bua blessing procession.

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