Traditional Vietnamese lanterns were hexagonal and spherical in shape. During the sixteenth century, tube and canari shaped lanterns were hung by Japanese merchants and eventually, the locals began copying the practice hoping it would bring good luck to their homes.

The ancient Vietnamese city of Hoi An is home to a centuries old monthly lantern festival. On the fourteenth night of each lunar month intricately designed multi-colored paper lanterns are hung all over town making Hoi An a popular tourist attraction as well as a prominent exporter of lanterns. Enjoy these Vietnamese lanterns with any of our large assortment of paper parasols and hand fans and bring the beauty and good fortune of Hoi An to your home.