Sunset on the 28th day of the lunar month before New Year's Eve: The streets of downtown Ho Chi Minh City look so different!

How do the streets of downtown Ho Chi Minh City look on the afternoon of the 28th of the lunar month, with the sunset before New Year's Eve, compared to any other day?

Gone are the traffic jams and congestion of rush hour; the streets of downtown Ho Chi Minh City this afternoon, February 15th (the 28th day of the lunar year, and the afternoon before New Year's Eve), were quite clear, with vehicles moving easily. The pace of life in the city center seemed to slow down.

This afternoon, on the 28th day of the lunar year, in the twilight of the setting sun, the central streets of Ho Chi Minh City are no longer congested with traffic jams and gridlocks like in the days leading up to the Lunar New Year. Most central streets are clear, and people and vehicles are moving easily.

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Ton Duc Thang Street, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, afternoon of the 28th day of the Lunar New Year.

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Some roads in Xuan Hoa ward (Ho Chi Minh City) are sometimes empty of traffic.

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As Tet approaches, many people sense a very different Ho Chi Minh City, with a less hectic pace of life than usual.

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Do Thanh residential area is decorated brightly for Tet.

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With pleasant weather and late afternoon sunshine, many people were enjoying outdoor activities in Bach Dang Wharf Park.

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The Nguyen Hue Flower Street for Tet Binh Ngo 2026 is about to open. Many people passing by Ton Duc Thang Street stopped to take a look. "I heard people say the flower street this year is very beautiful, so I stopped by to take a look while I was on my way to work. After I finish my work, my whole family will come here to take pictures," shared Mrs. Hoa, a resident of Gia Dinh ward.

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Many restaurants and shops have closed for the Lunar New Year holiday, promising to reopen after the holiday.

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At the Thanh Nien Newspaper headquarters in Xuan Hoa ward this afternoon, the vibrant yellow blossoms of the apricot tree attracted the attention of many passersby on Nguyen Dinh Chieu street.

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In the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), many people are still diligently working to earn a living.

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/hoang-hon-28-tet-truc-ngay-giao-thua-duong-pho-trung-tam-tphcm-that-khac-185260215175158577.htm