Families flocked to Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square.
At 9:30 PM, the Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square area was crowded as many families and young people chose it as their destination to celebrate New Year's Eve. Photo: Thach Thao.
Quang Ninh : Crowds of people flock to the 30/10 Square on October 30th.
On the eve of the Lunar New Year, a large crowd flocked to the 30/10 Square in Ha Long City (Quang Ninh province) to participate in the Spring Festival art program and watch the fireworks display at midnight. Traffic police blocked both ends of Tran Quoc Street, preventing cars and motorbikes from passing through, allowing only pedestrians to enter the central area. Despite the rather cold weather, the number of people celebrating the New Year continued to increase. Cafes around the 30/10 Square were packed with customers. Many heartwarming family reunions were captured as relatives held hands while strolling to welcome the New Year. Photo: Pham Cong.
An Australian family visiting Ha Long Bay expressed their delight at experiencing the Vietnamese Tet (Lunar New Year) atmosphere for the first time. Photo: Pham Cong.
The cafes by Ho Guom Lake were packed with customers.
At 9 PM, tourists flocked to the Hoan Kiem Lake area in increasing numbers. Cafes and drink stalls were all fully occupied. Photo: Thach Thao.
The intersection of Van Cao and Thuy Khue streets has been cordoned off.
The area around the Van Cao - Hoang Hoa Tham overpass and the Van Cao - Thuy Khue intersection has been cordoned off by security forces to facilitate a light show featuring over 2,000 drones. Photo: Tung Doan.
Many people chose to stand outside the restricted area. Police dispersed the large crowds gathered on the Van Cao overpass. Photo: Tung Doan.
People in Da Nang dressed up in their finest clothes to check in on the eve of Tet (Lunar New Year's Eve).
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On the night of the 30th of Tet (Lunar New Year's Eve), Da Nang City experienced a chilly weather. Many locals and tourists took advantage of the opportunity to dress up in their finest clothes and take photos, awaiting the moment of midnight. According to our reporter's observations, traffic began to pick up on central streets in Da Nang such as Hung Vuong, Nguyen Van Linh, Le Duan, Tran Phu, Bach Dang, and Nguyen Van Linh. In the flower-lined areas on the east and west banks of the Dragon Bridge, a large crowd gathered in the park to capture the moment of transition from the old year to the new.
Meanwhile, at the Tet flower market area (around Tien Son Sports Complex, Hai Chau district), more than 100 sanitation workers are urgently cleaning and sanitizing the area to restore a clean and spacious environment. For Tet Giap Thin 2024, Da Nang will organize fireworks displays at three locations. On the evening of February 9th (the 30th day of the lunar year), Mr. Tran Phuoc Son, Standing Vice Chairman of the Da Nang City People's Council, visited and extended New Year greetings to the units on duty at the fireworks display locations on New Year's Eve. Photo: Ho Giap.
Nguyen Hue pedestrian street at 8:30 PM
Nguyen Hue pedestrian street was packed with people waiting for the New Year's Eve countdown. Many people gathered on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street to enjoy the spring festivities and await the moment of the countdown to the new year. Observations showed many families bringing young children and relatives to capture the moment of saying goodbye to the old year and welcoming the Year of the Dragon. Photo: Nguyen Hue.
Lao Bao International Border Guard Station
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Border guards patrol on New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve at the Lao Bao International Border Guard Post (Huong Hoa district, Quang Tri province), the temperature dropped to 15 degrees Celsius. At the border between Laos and Vietnam, officers and soldiers from both sides greeted each other, shaking hands to celebrate the arrival of the new year. The Lao Bao International Border Guard Post controls and manages nearly 16km (12km on the river, over 3km on land) of the border. Today's patrol route was along the Se Pon River and a section of road. Leading the patrol, Senior Lieutenant Nguyen Manh Cuong informed that this is the time when smuggling activities such as fireworks and drugs are most likely to occur. Photo: Cong Sang.
Authorities have cordoned off the area around Hoan Kiem Lake.
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At 8:30 PM, authorities began erecting barriers to prevent vehicles from entering the roads surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake. According to the Hanoi City Police, 100% of officers and soldiers from various departments, district and commune police, traffic police, public order police, 113 emergency response team, and 141 task forces were mobilized to protect the fireworks display locations throughout the city. Photo: Dinh Hieu.
Ta Hien Street (Hanoi), a popular spot for international tourists.
At 8 PM on the 30th day of the Lunar New Year, Ta Hien Street, a popular tourist destination, was packed with tables. Diners began gathering to enjoy their last dinner of the year. Many waited until the New Year's Eve countdown to arrive right there. Photo: Thach Thao.
Kim Young and her friends went to Ta Hien Street for dinner. The South Korean tourist said this was her first time celebrating the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. “I’m really excited for midnight. I see the streets getting more and more lively,” Kim said. Photo: Thach Thao.
The streets of Ho Chi Minh City were packed with people from 8 PM onwards.
At 8 PM, the roads leading to Nguyen Hue pedestrian street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, were crowded. Many people had arrived earlier to enjoy themselves. Photo: Nguyen Hue.
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