Vietnamese Lantern Festival

Saturday 7 September - 3pm to 9pm

Location: Peninsula Lawns

Entry: FREE

Join the Vietnamese community in a celebration of their culture!

The Lantern Festival is back this year with a FREE family friendly event packed with activities.

Witness the magical array of lanterns illuminating the night sky, enjoy a variety of traditional and contemporary performances, participate in Vietnamese folk games, be part of the lantern release on the Rec lagoon and enjoy the mouthwatering choice of Vietnamese food available on the night.

Face painting and balloon twisting will keep the kids entertained, while you take a picture in the themed photobooth and marvel at the grandeur of the big moon display.

Celebrations will end at 9pm with a spectacular fireworks display

The event is proudly organised by the Australian Vietnamese Family Association Inc (AVFA), with the support of the Northern Territory Government and Darwin Waterfront Corporation