Many people in big cities rushed into major streets to welcome New Year.
In Hanoi, despite the cold weather, thousands of people flocked to Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter to welcome the New Year. There were also several music performances that took place on streets such as Dinh Tien Hoang and Hang Dao, attracting a large crowds.
Three big screens were installed around Ba Kieu Temple for people to watch artistic programmes.
In Hoi An, thousands of visitors came to place flower garlands and coloured lanterns into the Hoai river. The lanterns are meant to bring luck and happiness. The city also hosted an event called bai choi (singing while playing cards), which was among the events which drew the greatest attraction.
Flower garlands and coloured lanterns on the Hoai River
The release of flower garlands and coloured lanterns lured many foreign tourists
Souvenir shops
Bai choi contest
In HCM Ciy, many major streets in the centre of town, such as Nguyen Hue, Le Duan, Le Loi and Dong Khoi, were full of people. The Thu Thiem Bridge area, where fireworks were displayed, was particularly crowded.
Rush to the central city
Gathering at Saigon Tax Trade Centre
Nguyen Hue Street full of people
In Dak Lak, people generally made their to Buon Ma Thuot City to celebrate.
Taking photos
Wishing for luck in the new year
People in many other localities such as Gia Lai Province’s Pleiku City, Binh Dinh Province’s Quy Nhon City and My Tho City, in the province of Tien Giang, also joined in the festivities.
Quy Nhon City at the New Year’s Eve
Fireworks at the battle rield of Ap Bac in Tien Giang Province
