The streets of Nghe An province sparkle with the spirit of the Lunar New Year (Year of the Ox).
(Baonghean.vn) - This year, the tradition of displaying New Year's poles in our province has spread widely, with dazzling pole displays along the roads, making the atmosphere of welcoming the Lunar New Year of the Ox even more vibrant.
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| These days, decorating the New Year's tree is a popular activity.TetThe Lunar New Year celebrations in the province are considered complete. From houses to village roads, alleys, provincial and national highways, the streets are lined with New Year's poles. The illuminated New Year's poles create a truly impressive sight at night. In the photo: A stunning New Year's pole display in Thuan Son commune (Do Luong district). Photo by Huy Thu. |
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| The treesstateTraditional crafts made from bamboo and rattan can be decorated with LED lights, colored lights, lanterns, etc., to add extra brilliance in the dark night. (Photo: Huy Thu) |
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| In recent years, the tradition of displaying New Year's poles in Nghe An has been revived and spread throughout the districts from the lowlands to the highlands, such as Do Luong, Thanh Chuong, Nam Dan, Dien Chau, Yen Thanh, Con Cuong… During this time, traveling along National Highways 1A, 7, 46… one can see beautiful, shimmering stretches of poles extending for many kilometers. (Photo by Huy Thu) |
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| Many of the New Year's poles are elaborately designed, adorned with modern accessories or decorated with "special" items. Some even feature symbols of the national flower, the national flag, the traditional mythical bird, or the image of a buffalo, all signifying the welcoming of the Year of the Ox. (Photo by Huy Thu) |
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| A stretch of Highway 46 is adorned with festive decorations for Tet (Lunar New Year) in Vo Liet commune (Thanh Chuong district). Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Those who participate in the Tet New Year tradition believe that a beautiful Tet New Year pole should have a gracefully curved top, a harmonious and balanced design, and shine brightly in the night. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Folklore holds that "firecrackers make a loud noise, and the ceremonial pole should be tall," therefore, families who erect ceremonial poles often choose long, straight bamboo poles to make them tall. Many families have erected poles over 20 meters high. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| A resident of Thuan Son commune (Do Luong district) said: "Currently, the Covid-19 pandemic is complicated globally, so the New Year's pole in my family's house is decorated with a globe symbolizing the map of Vietnam – a shining example of pandemic prevention in the world – to convey the message of calling on everyone to join hands in fighting the pandemic and enjoying a safe and healthy Tet holiday." (Photo: Huy Thu) |
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| A brightly lit stretch of road rises majestically on National Highway 7, passing through Do Luong district. Photo: Huy Thu. |
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The act of planting a ceremonial pole to welcome the New YearTraditionalThis not only brings a joyful and festive atmosphere to local communities during Tet (Lunar New Year), but also contributes to preserving the ancient traditions of the nation. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Each of these routes possesses its own unique beauty, making the Tet holiday scenery in Nghe An even more dazzling, attractive, vibrant, and cozy. Photo: Huy Thu |
| The streets of Nghe An are illuminated with colorful New Year decorations. Video: Huy Thu |
