In the bustling and exciting atmosphere welcoming the new spring, Ong Do Street at the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Cultural House is organized with a special scale and character. From January 13, 2025 to February 2, 2025 (corresponding to December 14 to the 5th day of Tet), this event promises to become a familiar and unmissable destination for those who want to fully feel the breath of spring.
The space at Ong Do Street this year has the bold nuances of a traditional spring painting but is embellished with modern, fresh features.
Traditional beauty in spring space
Coming to Ong Do Street this year, visitors seem to step into a vivid spring picture. The brilliant yellow apricot road stretches along Pham Ngoc Thach Street, highlighted by unique water jars arranged around apricot trees, not only attracting the eye but also evoking the simple, quiet beauty of the Vietnamese countryside.
The brilliant yellow apricot blossom space at Ong Do Street attracts many people and tourists to visit and take souvenir photos.
Highlighted by unique water jars arranged around the apricot tree
In the central area, “Spring House” is delicately designed with the image of a traditional An Giang stilt house. The cozy kitchen space combined with the garden full of flowers, creates a scene full of the countryside scent.
Ms. Phan Thao (27 years old, Ho Chi Minh City) said: "I feel that Ong Do Street this year is really brilliant, not only beautiful in scenery but also brings back many traditional Tet memories. This year I especially like this stilt house because it is very elaborate and impressive in the space of Ong Do Street. My family comes here every year to ask for calligraphy and take souvenir photos."
"Spring House" is delicately designed with the image of a traditional An Giang stilt house
Locals and tourists enjoy taking check-in photos at the stilt house.
Asking for calligraphy from the Scholar – Sending wishes for spring
Every year, asking for calligraphy from Ong Do has become an indispensable part of Vietnamese Tet. This year, Ong Do Street gathered more than 50 young calligraphers with their flowing strokes, expressing meaningful Han - Nom characters. In addition, visitors can also participate in calligraphy workshops, directly experiencing the beauty of traditional art.
The words “An”, “Loc”, “Tai” … are written on red paper, conveying the hopes and good wishes of the person asking for the words for the new year. This is not only a unique experience but also a ritual full of spiritual meaning.
Mr. Do enthusiastically performed each calligraphy stroke, sending good wishes for the new year.
Many souvenirs are also displayed here.
Traditional craft villages – Breath of memories
Not only flowers and calligraphy, Ong Do Street in 2025 also recreates the images of famous traditional craft villages such as Dinh Yen mat village (Dong Thap), Lai Thieu pottery village (Binh Duong), My An weaving village (An Giang). Here, visitors can not only admire the exquisite handicraft products but also observe with their own eyes the diligent artisans creating, authentically recreating the breath of memories and long-standing cultural values.
This place also recreates images of famous traditional craft villages.
As a young person who loves handicraft products, when visiting Ong Do Street, My Ngoc (23 years old, Long An) was extremely excited to see and learn about the craft villages. She said: "I am really impressed with the way traditional handicraft products are reproduced here. Every detail from mats, pottery, to woven items shows sophistication and meticulousness. This makes me not only appreciate the value of these products more, but also want to bring back a few as meaningful Tet gifts for my family."
Tourists admire exquisite handicraft products in the traditional craft village area.
In the days before Tet, people and tourists flock to Ong Do Street to take Tet photos.
For a long time, Ong Do Street at the Youth Cultural House has become an indispensable part of the spring image of Ho Chi Minh City residents. This is not only a meeting place for people far from home, but also a space to connect and honor Vietnamese cultural identity. Ong Do Street is a place to preserve traditional values and is also a bridge connecting the past and the present, bringing the city's residents warm and meaningful moments in the spring atmosphere.
Handmade stalls
Western cakes are also present in the Vietnamese Tet At Ty 2025 festival at Ong Do street.
Snack and coffee stalls are also decorated according to the concept.
