People in Nghe An province poured into the streets to welcome the Lunar New Year of the Horse.
On New Year's Eve of the Year of the Horse (Bính Ngọ), tens of thousands of people in Nghe An flocked to Ho Chi Minh Square and the central streets of Truong Vinh and Thanh Vinh wards to celebrate the New Year, take photos, enjoy fireworks, and welcome the sacred moment of transition together in a vibrant and warm atmosphere.
Báo Nghệ An•16/02/2026
On the evening of February 16th, the 29th night of the Lunar New Year, as the spring breeze swept through the streets, people in Nghe An province eagerly took to the streets to welcome the Year of the Horse. From early on, the area around Ho Chi Minh Square and central streets such as Ho Tung Mau, Truong Thi, and Nguyen Van Cu were crowded with people and vehicles. The lively atmosphere spread everywhere, creating a vibrant and colorful New Year's Eve scene. Photo: Duc Anh The crowds in the square grew larger and larger. Many families, dressed in traditional ao dai (Vietnamese long dress), held their young children's hands, taking advantage of the opportunity to capture these early spring moments together. Photo: Duc Anh Many families took the opportunity to check in before New Year's Eve. Photo: Duc Anh Springtime displays featuring the Year of the Horse mascot, vibrant flowerbeds, and decorative LED lighting transformed Ho Chi Minh Square into a dazzling spectacle of color. Photo: Duc Anh The colorful ao dai dresses stand out against the shimmering lights and the elaborately decorated scenes. Photo: Duc Anh Besides young families and groups of friends, New Year's Eve is also an opportunity for laborers to earn extra income. Along the streets, ice cream carts, soft drink carts, and vendors selling glowing balloons are bustling with customers. In the chilly weather of the last night of the year, the smiles of the street vendors make the atmosphere even warmer. For them, the moment of New Year's Eve is not only a sacred time but also an opportunity to provide for their families after a year of hard work. Photo: Duc Anh Many children express their joy ahead of the New Year. Photo: Duc Anh As midnight approached, the atmosphere at Ho Chi Minh Square became increasingly vibrant. Photo: Duc Anh
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