Street of calligraphers opens in HCM City
VOV.VN - Pho Ong Do, a street lined with calligraphers’ stands, has been opened on Pham Ngoc Thach Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, becoming a new destination for locals and tourists ahead of Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival.
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| Pham Ngoc Thach Street has been decorated with brilliant yellow apricot blossoms before Tet. |
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| Girls in charming Ao dais (Vietnamese traditional long dress) take photographs. |
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| Hand-made flowers signals the beginning of spring while, apricot symbolizes the traditional Tet festival in the southern region. |
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| Calligraphers in traditional Vietnamese costumes showcase their calligraphy skills and works on paper, rocks, wood or bamboo. |
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| Clay statues are on display. |
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| A girl models in an Ao dai. |
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| Calligraphers write words or phrases that mean good luck, health, peace or prosperity at guests’ request. |
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| A fair showcasing rural products and souvenirs is held on Pham Ngoc Thach Street. |
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| The street is an ideal destination for guests to take photographs and preserve memories of Tet. |
