Visiting Hoi An in the Central Vietnams Quang Nam Province, tourists have a chance not only to study ancient houses with their walls and terracotta roofs turning black and green from the encroaching moss and streets dressed with colourful flowers, but also take part in the mysterious lantern festival – a unique feature of Hoi An.
Visiting Hoi An in the Central Vietnam's Quang Nam Province, tourists have a chance not only to study ancient houses with their walls and terracotta roofs turning black and green from the encroaching moss and streets dressed with colourful flowers, but also take part in the mysterious lantern festival – a unique feature of Hoi An.  A part of the lantern festival in Hoi An. This year, the festival was splendidly organized on New Year's Eve, making Hoi An a special place to be for both domestic and foreign tourists. The lantern handiwork of locals and visiting artisans was displayed on streets, the Pagoda On the festive night, the ancient streets illuminated by the red, orange and yellow glow of lanterns hung in front of every house, balcony or across the street left one with a feeling of enlightenment, especially at the Pagoda Bridge, the symbol of Hoi An and a world cultural heritage site. Like a child in a magical wonderland, I was mesmerized as I witnessed the Hoi An lanterns are made of a frame of bamboo and precious wood that is covered with flowery, coloured silk. Additionally, artisans decorate the lantern with interesting poems or a precept or create a painting telling tales. To create a small or giant lantern worthy of being picked to participate in the contest, artisans must be finicky in every detail. Coming to Hoi An to sink into the world of diverse colourful lanterns, tourists will surely have enjoyable time. It is said that Hoi An simply wouldn't be Hoi An without lanterns.
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