Built on nearly three hectares in Nam Nha Trang Ward, the site recreates scenes of Tet past through interactive displays and cultural activities for visitors and residents.
Tourists watch artisans make to he figurines and banh thuan cakes, explore a recreated Tet market and sample traditional dishes. Children join folk games, while craftsmen demonstrate mat weaving and guide visitors in making banh chung, the holiday’s iconic sticky rice cake.
Nguyen Thi Lan, a resident of Bac Nha Trang Ward, said her family used to gather each year to make banh chung for ancestral offerings, but the tradition faded amid busy urban life.
Visitors request spring calligraphy, pose among chrysanthemums and traditional décor, and take photos at a recreated subsidy-era state shop.
With its colourful settings and hands-on activities, the village has drawn large numbers of young visitors seeking photographs and a nostalgic Tet experience.
Hai Anh, from Ninh Hoa in Khanh Hoa Province, said she had never experienced traditional Tet before. “Listening to spring songs and seeing people in ao dai feels relaxing and joyful,” she said, adding that making holiday cakes was especially memorable.
The village has also attracted foreign visitors.
Nguyen Quang Thang, permanent vice chairman of the Khanh Hoa Tourism Association, said the rural setting helps revive traditional practices, with craft and food zones reflecting local identity and offering visitors direct cultural experiences.
