Temporarily suspending all spring festivals nationwide in the Year of the Tiger.

According to the official dispatch, Tet (Lunar New Year) celebrations and fireworks displays will not be held. For traditional festivals, only the ceremonial part is permitted; the celebratory part is not allowed. Cultural, sports, and entertainment activities (film screenings, cultural and artistic performances, karaoke, nightclubs, commemorative events, etc.) will be organized in a manner appropriate to the local epidemic situation and ensuring the safety of participants.

Tourist areas, attractions, tourism businesses, and tourism service providers must develop plans and strategies for organizing activities to serve tourists during the Lunar New Year holiday, and strictly implement COVID-19 prevention and control measures as prescribed.

Previously, Hanoi also announced the suspension of festivals and events that would attract large crowds during the Lunar New Year of 2022. One of the largest and longest-running festivals in the North – the Huong Pagoda Festival (in My Duc district, Hanoi) – also did not hold its opening ceremony or welcome visitors.

This is the second consecutive year that the Huong Pagoda Festival has not been held, nor has it been able to welcome visitors. The My Duc district authorities stated that preparations for the 2022 festival were complete, but due to the complex developments of the Covid-19 pandemic and directives from Hanoi city, the Huong Pagoda Festival has been temporarily suspended until further notice.

Khanh Ha