Amid the vibrant early days of spring, when a Tet journey is no longer just about sightseeing but about returning to what feels original and authentic, Hoi An Memories Island unfolds a Heritage Tet space rich in emotion — where light, lanterns, and timeless traditions intertwine within a contemporary rhythm of life.
Touch the Heritage Tet at Hoi An Memories Island – When Light Awakens the Port-Town Memories
Amid the vibrant early days of spring, when a Tet journey is no longer just about sightseeing but about reconnecting with something authentic, Hoi An Memories Island unfolds an emotional Heritage Tet space — where light, lanterns, and timeless traditions intertwine within a contemporary rhythm of life.
Tet here is not merely something to observe. It is an invitation to step into heritage, to interact with culture, and to personally feel the spirit of a Vietnamese spring.
Three-Region Tet – When Visitors Become Part of the Celebration
From late afternoon, the Heritage Tet atmosphere opens like a cultural tapestry woven from the spirit of Vietnam’s three regions. The rhythmic beats of lion drums, the vibrant red of lucky envelopes, the presence of the God of Wealth offering blessings, and the ritual of drawing fortune sticks all create a distinctly festive ambiance.
Yet the true charm lies not in watching, but in touching. Visitors can shape clay into pottery with their own hands, paint traditional conical hats, try betel preparation, decorate folk masks, or linger among spaces inspired by traditional craft villages — ceramics, Kim Bong carpentry, silk, and bamboo. These seemingly simple materials become gateways to a deeper connection with everyday heritage.
In those moments, Tet is no longer a display — it becomes a multisensory experience. You hear laughter, feel the texture of handcrafted materials, catch the scent of fresh wood, and sense the continuity of heritage flowing into the present.
The Giant Lantern – When Light Calls Back the Port-Town Legacy
As night falls, the atmosphere shifts into a deeper emotional register. The large-scale artistic lantern performance themed “Chau An Boat – A Heritage Canvas” illuminates the spring sky, creating a striking visual spectacle.
The giant lantern is more than a photo highlight; it symbolizes the golden era of Hoi An’s historic trading port — once a meeting point of Eastern and Western merchants. The light does more than shine; it tells a story. A story of commerce, of cultural exchange, of a heritage town that once connected the world.
The evening culminates with the outdoor spectacular Hoi An Memories — where the history of the trading port is reimagined through grand open-air staging. For many visitors, this becomes the emotional climax of the journey, as light, music, and movement merge into an experience that is both breathtaking and deeply moving.
Hoi An’s Sky Is Ready to Ignite
Following the resonance of Heritage Tet, Hoi An Memories Island is preparing for the Light & Heritage Festival 2026, set to open on March 4, 2026. The event promises to expand the experience from the ground to the sky — from traditional lantern glow to cutting-edge performance technology.
The highlight of the opening night will be a combined drone and lantern art show, recreating the sacred imagery of Dragon and Phoenix soaring across the night sky. Beyond aerial formations, this performance represents a fusion of digital motion and handcrafted light — where familiar East Asian cultural symbols are retold in a new yet culturally rooted language.
For visitors, it will not simply be a technological display, but a highly anticipated visual and emotional moment in the early 2026 heritage journey.
Tet at Hoi An Memories Island does not conclude with the passing of spring days. Instead, it opens a new chapter — where light continues to guide, heritage continues to be told, and each visitor can find their own moment of reconnection within a contemporary festival space.
DA NANG TOURISM PROMOTION CENTER
