In the bustling atmosphere of the 2025 Ba Mountain Spring Festival, a special photo captured an impressive moment, spreading strongly among the international tourist community. It was the image of thousands of pilgrims, with reverence, spreading tarps to sleep overnight at the foot of Ba Den Mountain (Tay Ninh). This photo not only deeply moved those who witnessed it, but also quickly spread at a dizzying speed across all social networking platforms, attracting the attention of many international tourists.
The photo's influence is not only limited to the domestic scope, but also reaches out to the world. The authentic moments captured at the foot of Ba Den Mountain have been widely shared on many international social networking platforms. In particular, on the famous website Bored Panda, which brings together unique works of art and stories, this photo has been praised by the author as a vivid "abstract painting".
The photo went viral on Vietnamese and international news sites.
Photos capturing the scene of thousands of pilgrims gathering overnight at the foot of Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh on the occasion of the 2025 Ba Den Mountain Spring Festival have created a strong wave of emotions, not only in the hearts of Vietnamese people but also spreading to international tourists. The uniqueness and impression of these photos have evoked many interesting associations.
The photo of people flocking to the foot of Ba Den Mountain to camp and sleep on colorful tarps has created a wave of spread on the media.
Some people see these images as colorful Lego blocks meticulously stacked on top of each other, creating a vivid abstract painting. Meanwhile, others feel a sense of familiarity and closeness, as the bright colors and random arrangement of the stretched canvases remind them of the famous Tay Ninh mixed rice paper dish.
In fact, these images capture the scene of thousands of pilgrims gathering at the foot of Ba Den Mountain, one of the famous spiritual sites in Vietnam, to prepare for the journey to the top of the mountain to pray for blessings at the beginning of the new year. According to Chloe Arcy, author of the article on Bored Panda, Ba Den Mountain is not only an iconic landmark of Southern Vietnam but also an important spiritual destination.
"While some people said it looked like stacked lego bricks, others said the colorful photo reminded them of Tay Ninh's mixed rice paper dish," said Chleo Arcy.
During the Lunar New Year, Vietnamese people traditionally visit famous spiritual sites with their families and friends to pray for a peaceful and happy new year. At the foot of Ba Den Mountain, thousands of people gather on all roads to participate in the Ba Den Mountain Spring Festival, a unique cultural event held annually from the 4th day of the Lunar New Year to the 16th day of the first lunar month. This is one of the biggest festivals in Tay Ninh province, attracting a large number of people from all over to attend.
46-year-old photographer Nguyen Minh Tu from Ho Chi Minh City captured the vibrant and bustling atmosphere at Ba Den Mountain on the afternoon of the 4th day of Lunar New Year. His aerial photos vividly depict the bustling scene of people "camping" overnight at the foot of the mountain, creating an impressive panorama.
At the foot of Ba Den Mountain (Tay Ninh), crowds of tourists from all over the country flock to participate in the Ba Den Mountain Spring Festival held annually.
These images quickly spread across hundreds of websites and news platforms at home and abroad, attracting the attention of a large number of viewers. The combination of the natural beauty of Ba Den Mountain, the large and reverent crowds of pilgrims, and the talent of the photographer created unique works of art, capturing a memorable moment in the cultural and religious life of the Vietnamese people.
Many viewers have compared these photos to vivid abstract paintings. Interestingly, upon closer inspection, new details emerge, giving a vivid picture of how Vietnamese people celebrate Tet.
This is considered an impressive abstract painting.
Families came with mats, blankets, lanterns and tents, turning the foot of the mountain into a colorful “sea of people”. The stark contrast between the huge crowds and the smaller, more boisterous groups of tourists added to the visual appeal of the photo.
During the New Year, thousands of people from all over flock to Ba Den Mountain with the belief that offering incense here will bring blessings from Linh Son Thanh Mau Bodhisattva. On the top of the mountain, visitors cannot help but be amazed by the majestic beauty of the towering Tay Bo Da Son Buddha statue, as well as the greatness of the world's largest Maitreya Bodhisattva statue. These Buddhist architectural works are not only symbols of devotion but also unique cultural highlights, attracting the attention of domestic and foreign tourists.
Ba Den Mountain, a famous spiritual and tourist symbol of Tay Ninh, not only attracts tourists by its majestic natural beauty but also by its profound cultural and religious values.
Ba Den Mountain has long been an ideal destination for photography enthusiasts. From the top of the mountain, visitors can admire the panoramic view of the vast Tay Ninh plain, Dau Tieng Lake sparkling like a giant mirror, and winding roads winding through endless green rice fields. The experience of "standing on the clouds, looking at the vast lowlands" brings visitors a sense of relaxation and peace, helping them temporarily forget the worries of daily life.
