Page 34 - Seniorstoday November 2023 Issue

and temples. The Chinese garden and afternoon, so we were advised to return
peacock Garden especially looked beautiful
with the colourful flowers in full bloom. An
imposing statue of a sitting Buddha and the
prayer hall nearby attract many religious
Buddhists. The sheer size of everything is
mind boggling.
There were so many people that it was
easy to get lost. At various places, we
noticed many families wearing matching
clothes.
Unfortunately we didn’t have enough time
to see and experience each and everything.
Actually one day is not enough, so one has
to be selective. They say it rains there every
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to our taxi car by 4:00 p.m. (If you have
the inclination to stay overnight there are
many hotels atop the hills which can be
booked in advance.)
A must for everyone who visits HOI
AN, is the HOI AN Memories Show. It’s
a wonderful riverside entertainment
zone. No games or rides but cultural
performances about the history of the place.
Remember it was the time of Mid-October-
Moon-Festival, so the dances and other
shows were awesomely complimented
by a big bright full moon as a backdrop.
All the presentations like the romantic
moon dance, and the historical narrative
mesmerising. The rides to and fro through
the city in the E-vehicles are very equally
enjoyable.