Dear guests!
Welcome to the Year of the Horse 2026! We would like to introduce some of the main and smaller displays at the Year of the Horse 2026 Nguyễn Huệ Flower Street!
HAPPY NEW YEAR OF THE HORSE

SPRING GATHERING - STEADY STEPS TOWARDS GROWTH

With the theme "Spring Gathering - Steadfastly Moving Forward," the Nguyen Hue Flower Street for Tet Binh Ngo 2026 is not only an annual Tet cultural space but also a spring symphony, affirming the spirit and aspirations of the nation in an era of progress. The flower street will be open to serve the needs of city residents and tourists for spring outings and sightseeing from 7:00 PM on February 15, 2026 to 9:00 PM on February 22, 2026 (i.e., from the 28th day of the 12th lunar month to the 6th day of Tet).
Come and admire the giant rotating lantern on the Flower Street!

The giant 7-meter-tall rotating lantern is the centerpiece of the space – recreating the traditional Tet symbol in a modern artistic language. With a nearly circular base, the conventional diameter of the lantern is approximately 6.4 meters.
Regarding its estimated weight, this is a hollow structure, consisting of a metal frame, a lightweight covering, a rotating movement system, and lighting. According to typical technical estimates for models of this scale, the weight of a rotating lantern ranges from 2-4 tons, depending on the frame density and the degree of structural reinforcement – the rotating mechanism.

The motifs are inspired by traditional lantern parades, combining folk imagery and Tet (Vietnamese New Year) activities. The series of images recreates glimpses of Vietnamese Tet memories, from the countryside to the city: the cozy hearth, the Tet market, red couplets, vibrant city streets, skyscrapers, and fireworks. As the lantern rotates, the images transition sequentially, creating a sense of time passing and the story continuing, transforming the lantern into a "moving picture" that tells a story, preserving traditional values while showcasing the modern visual language of the Flower Street.

Surrounded by moving horse and cloud motifs, symbolizing the vibrant Year of the Horse, the scene of horses galloping around the lanterns not only evokes a festive atmosphere but also embodies the spirit of joy, movement, and the arrival of spring. The lanterns rotate continuously throughout the entire duration of the Flower Street's operation, without any intermittent rotations. The motors are speed-limited to ensure safety and allow visitors to clearly see the designs even before the lights are turned on during the day.

At night: The lights incorporate automatic rotation technology combined with an intelligent programmable lighting system, creating dynamic lighting effects. The light continuously changes color in rhythm with the rotation, realistically simulating the feeling of traditional lantern parades, bringing images and stories to life through technology and emotion.

During the day: The rotation movement is maintained, but the lighting effects are not activated. Viewers perceive the lights through their shapes, printed patterns, mechanical movement, and spatial composition, thus still clearly seeing the rhythm of movement and the spirit of Tet memories, even without dynamic lighting.
The design value of the revolving lantern lies in transforming a traditional Tet symbol into a contemporary experiential space, where memories are retold through movement and light, not just static images.

Cultural and Memory Value: The revolving lantern recreates familiar symbols of Tet from the past, bringing together fragments of memories from the countryside to the city in a single cycle, helping to preserve and continue Tet memories.

Artistic and spatial value: The rotating movement is considered a central design element, transforming the artwork from a display object into a dynamic storytelling space with rhythm and depth.

Technological value – modernizing tradition: The integration of automatic rotation mechanisms and programmable lighting revives the traditional lantern parade through the language of technology, expanding its emotional expression possibilities.
Experiential value: Creates two layers of perception – day and night: during the day, viewers perceive movement and form; at night, emotions explode through light, allowing viewers to experience Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) through both sight and emotion.

Wishing you a pleasant and safe time enjoying the Nguyen Hue Flower Street!
Happy Year of the Horse – Happy glorious Tet!
Wishing you a prosperous and successful new year!