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Amidst the vibrant and bustling atmosphere of welcoming the new spring, the Calligraphy Street at the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Cultural Center will be organized on a special scale and with a unique character. From January 13th, 2025 to February 2nd, 2025 (corresponding to the 14th day of the 12th lunar month to the 5th day of the Lunar New Year), this event promises to become a familiar and unmissable destination for those who want to fully experience the spirit of spring.
This year, the atmosphere at Ong Do Street is imbued with the essence of a traditional spring painting, but accented with modern and fresh touches.
Traditional beauty in the spring setting
Visiting Ong Do Street this year, tourists feel as if they've stepped into a vibrant spring painting. The dazzling yellow apricot blossoms stretch along Pham Ngoc Thach Street, highlighted by unique water jars arranged around the apricot trees, not only attracting attention but also evoking the simple, tranquil beauty of a Vietnamese village.
The vibrant yellow apricot blossoms adorning Ong Do Street attract a large number of locals and tourists who come to admire the scenery and take記念 photos.
The highlight is the unique arrangement of water jars around the base of the apricot blossom tree.
In the central area, the "Spring House" is exquisitely designed, resembling a traditional An Giang stilt house. The cozy kitchen space, combined with a garden overflowing with flowers, creates a setting rich in rural charm.
Ms. Phan Thao (27 years old, Ho Chi Minh City) said: "I feel that the Calligraphy Street this year is truly vibrant, not only beautiful in scenery but also evokes many memories of traditional Tet. This year I especially like this stilt house because it is very elaborate and impressive in the space of Calligraphy Street. My family visits here every year to ask for calligraphy and take記念 photos."
"The Spring House" is exquisitely designed, featuring the image of a traditional stilt house from An Giang.
Locals and tourists enjoy taking photos and checking in at the stilt houses.
Asking for calligraphy from a calligrapher – Expressing wishes for the spring season.
Each year, requesting calligraphy from a traditional calligrapher has become an indispensable part of Vietnamese Tet (Lunar New Year). This year, the Calligrapher Street brings together more than 50 young calligraphers with their elegant brushstrokes, expressing rich meanings in Han-Nom characters. In addition, visitors can participate in calligraphy workshops, directly experiencing the beauty of this traditional art form.
The characters "Peace," "Prosperity," "Wealth," etc., written on red paper, convey the hopes and good wishes of those seeking the calligraphy for the new year. This is not only a unique experience but also a ritual full of spiritual significance.
The calligrapher enthusiastically displayed each stroke of his brush, conveying good wishes for the new year.
Many souvenirs are also displayed here.
Traditional craft villages – A breath of memory
Beyond flowers and calligraphy, the 2025 Calligraphy Street will also recreate the image of famous traditional craft villages such as Dinh Yen mat weaving village (Dong Thap), Lai Thieu pottery village (Binh Duong), and My An basket weaving village (An Giang). Here, visitors can not only admire exquisite handcrafted products but also observe artisans diligently creating, authentically recreating the essence of long-standing cultural memories and values.
This place also recreates the image of famous traditional craft villages.
As a young person who loves handicrafts, My Ngoc (23 years old, Long An) was extremely delighted to visit Ong Do Street and learn about the traditional craft villages. She said: "I am really impressed with how traditional handicrafts are recreated here. Every detail, from mats and pottery to woven items, shows exquisite craftsmanship and meticulousness. This makes me not only appreciate the value of these products more, but also want to bring back a few meaningful Tet gifts for my family."
Tourists admire exquisite handicrafts in the traditional craft village area.
In the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), locals and tourists flock to Ong Do Street to take Tet photos.
For a long time, the Calligrapher's Street at the Youth Cultural Center has become an indispensable part of the springtime vision for people in Ho Chi Minh City. It's not only a meeting place for those far from home, but also a space that connects and honors Vietnamese cultural identity. Calligrapher's Street preserves traditional values and serves as a bridge connecting the past and present, offering city dwellers warm and meaningful moments amidst the vibrant spring atmosphere.
Handmade stalls
Traditional cakes from the Mekong Delta region will also be featured at the 2025 Vietnamese Tet Festival in Ong Do Street.
Snack and coffee stalls were also decorated according to the concept.
