Cultural and art activities in Nha Trang on Tet holidays 2024

Many cultural and art activities take place at 2-4 Square and some other places in Nha Trang City from February 4 to 19 (lunar December 25 to lunar January 10) in order to celebrate Lunar New Year (Tet) 2024. With some changes in organization methods, the organization units hope to bring local people and tourists joyful and meaningful cultural activities.

Numerous activities

The outside stage at No.5 Hoang Hoa Tham Street is the venue for performances of hip-hop, folk songs, “don ca tai tu” (traditional music of the southwestern region), etc. performed by the art clubs of Khanh Hoa Provincial Center of Culture and Cinema from February 4 to 8. 

A music performance celebrating Tet 2024

On Lunar New Year’s Eve, Hai Dang Song and Dance Troupe performs at 2-4 Square. A 15-minute low-altitude firework display will take place at the end of the music program. On February 10 (lunar January 1) night, the Provincial Center of Culture and Cinema holds a unicorn-lion-dragon dance show. The 2-4 Square also sees the programs of the artists of the Provincial Traditional Art Theatre on February 11, 13, 15 (lunar January 2, 4, 6). Hai Dang Song and Dance Troupe continue to perform a music show on February 12 (lunar January 3) night. On February 14 (lunar January 5) night, young artists of the Provincial Center of Culture and Cinema bring audience a music show. Hai Dang Song and Dance Troupe ends the Tet show at 2-4 Square on February 16 (lunar January 7).

In addition, there are other cultural and art activities, such as: photo exhibition about Khanh Hoa in the spring at the beach park area by Tram Huong Tower from February 7 to 14 (lunar December 28 to January 5); Tet stalls displaying typical products and items of Khanh Hoa with beautiful decorations for local people and tourists to take photos from February 9 to 12 (lunar December 30 to January 3) at the coastal park opposite 50 Tran Phu Street; Bai Choi show from February 10 to 129 (lunar January 1 to 10); and night street art performances at the coastal park opposite Tue Tinh Street.

Ensure joyfulness and quality

As said by Nguyen Van Nhuan, director of the Provincial Department of Culture and Sports, the 2024 Tet activities need to be joyful, creative and attractive, showing the typical values of the cultural characteristics of Khanh Hoa people. Through the activities, the province hopes to improve spiritual life of the people and create a festive and merry atmosphere for both locals and tourists as well we to introduce the images of Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa to many people in and outside the country. 

The stage at 2-4 Square has been equipped with modern sound and lighting system and LED screen. The related units have strived to innovate the organization method and activities to meet the increasing demands of audience, for example producing new programs and performances and invite bands, music groups and art clubs in the province to take part in the activities.

Giang Dinh
Translated by H.N