Last weekend, the Brandeis Vietnamese Student Association hosted its semester show Hoi An Night, named after the famous tourist city in Vietnam.

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To decorate Skyline Commons, the VSA created this beautiful display of lanterns against a black background, reminiscent of the lanterns released into the night sky during Hoi An’s Lantern Full Moon Festival.


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Two event organizers gave a short presentation about the history of Hoi An and the Lantern Full Moon Festival.


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Event attendees’ wishes for the new year are attached to their lanterns, including this one, reading, “We wish everyone a great year.”


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Students enjoyed a buffet with spring rolls, chicken and tea.

 Editor’s Note: Thu Lu is a Justice production assisstant and did not edit this article.