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Vietnam 2016 / Hoi An 3xPiP

In addition to its architectural highlights, Hoi An is also known for its colourful Lantern Festival, which takes place on the eve of every full moon night. At 6pm, the city goes dark and hundreds or thousands of colourful lanterns light up the city.

At the Thu Bon River, which runs through the city, on this evening people put luminous lanterns in the water, both locals and tourists, sending their wishes along on their journey. Legend has it that good luck will follow any wish that floats downstream.
Another legend says that a woman was banished to the moon by a ruler for a transgression. Her husband wants to show her the way back to earth through the lights of the many lanterns.
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15 comments

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Nice and colourful street scene.
3 years ago ( translate )

J.Garcia said:

Marvelous images!!
Like all legends these are also of enormous beauty..
Many thanks for sharing, Aschi
3 years ago

appo-fam said:

Starkes Foto mit interessanter Straßenszene
3 years ago ( translate )

Marie-claire Gallet said:

Tolle Stimmung !!!!!!!!!!!
3 years ago ( translate )

Keith Burton said:

A beautiful and colourful street scene Aschi. I like the narrative as well.
3 years ago

Nicolas Mertens said:

Nice legends!
3 years ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

love the golden lanterns......
3 years ago

Hélène Lombard said:

>Une rue agréable avec ses jolies boutiques et lampions !! Merci de nous faire voyager.
3 years ago ( translate )

vero said:

Magnifique scène de rue, sublimes couleurs; et des lampions en, or, j'adore, Ashi , Bonne soirée
3 years ago ( translate )

Proxar said:

beautiful street shot!
3 years ago

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ said:

Good work..
Have a lovely day.
3 years ago ( translate )

* ઇઉ * said:

Wonderfully captured street scene!
3 years ago ( translate )

sunlight said:

Sehr schön und interessant !
3 years ago ( translate )

Richard Chamberlain said:

Superb.
3 years ago ( translate )

Jenny McIntyre said:

Erstaunlich farbenfrohe Sehenswürdigkeiten in Hoi An. Vielen Dank für die Erklärung der Legenden über die Laternen.
3 years ago ( translate )