Đoàn Lân, Sư, Rồng, Anh Ca Vũ Diễu Hành Rộn Rã Trong Lễ hội Nguyên Tiêu 2026 ở Phường Chợ Lớn

The vibrant Lion Dance, Dragon Dance, and Unicorn Dance street parade at the 2026 Yuan Xiao Lantern Festival in Chợ Lớn Chinatown, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The Yuan Xiao Festival (Chinese Lantern Festival) is one of the most important traditional celebrations of the Chinese community in Chợ Lớn, with a history dating back to the 17th century. In 2020, the cultural customs and religious practices of the Yuan Xiao Festival in District 5 were officially recognized by Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. On the evening of March 3rd, 2026, around 1,200 performers, artists, and traditional dance troupes joined a colorful street parade featuring Lion Dance, Dragon Dance, Unicorn Dance, traditional drumming, stilt walkers, and decorative festival floats. The parade traveled through famous streets of Chợ Lớn Chinatown, including: Hải Thượng Lãn Ông – Châu Văn Liêm – Lão Tử – Lương Nhữ Học – Nguyễn Trãi – Trần Xuân Hòa. A highlight of the parade is the appearance of the Four Sacred Creatures in Asian culture: 🐉 Dragon (Long) 🦁 Unicorn / Lion (Lân) 🐢 Turtle (Quy) 🕊 Phoenix (Phụng) These sacred symbols represent prosperity, peace, good fortune, and harmony, reflecting the spiritual beliefs and cultural identity of the Chinese community in Vietnam. The dragon dance and lion dance performances bring blessings for good weather, family harmony, successful business, and long-lasting prosperity. This spectacular parade is one of the most anticipated highlights of the Lantern Festival celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City every year. Experience the colorful atmosphere of Chợ Lớn Chinatown during the Lantern Festival 2026.