The joyful arrival of Spring
On the last afternoon of the year, traffic on Tran Phu Street slowed down. Not because it was crowded, but because everyone wanted to leisurely admire the city as it transformed to welcome the spring. The rows of trees were neatly trimmed, red flags fluttered in the warm sunshine, interspersed with clusters of vibrant spring flowers arranged harmoniously. Under the sparkling decorative lights, the central street seemed to don a new coat, both dignified and cheerful, enough to make passersby feel that Tet (Lunar New Year) was drawing near.
In the area around the City Theater, the cultural center of Hai Phong , the atmosphere is even more vibrant. New Year's banners and slogans are neatly and tastefully arranged, and public spaces are cleaned and brightened, becoming familiar meeting places for residents. Laughter and chatter fill the air, and photos capturing moments of Spring blend into the gentle yet exhilarating rhythm of life. Mr. Pham Dinh Van, a resident of Phan Boi Chau Street (Hong Bang Ward), shared while stopping by a newly planted flower bed: “Every year the city undergoes changes, but the feeling of seeing the streets cleaner and more beautiful before Tet always excites the people. Walking along these streets naturally fills my heart with joy.”
The spring atmosphere is not limited to the city center; it permeates every residential area and every small alleyway. In the inner-city wards, many alleyways are cleaned and decorated with flags, creating a neat and tidy appearance. Small flower pots placed in front of houses, illuminated by warm lights, add to the charm of the small streets. In areas further from the city center, such as Kien An, Tien Lang, Thuy Nguyen, Nam Trieu, Kinh Mon, Hai Duong , etc., the spring scene is simple and familiar, yet vibrant. Village roads are cleaned, weeds along the banks are cleared, and green hedges are neatly trimmed. In front of each house, peach blossoms and kumquat trees are carefully tended, a simple yet welcoming gesture for spring.
As Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches, decorating the village landscape to welcome the new year is not just a trend, but a cultural tradition of the nation, reflecting the desire for everything to be neat and tidy. According to Ms. Le Thi Ha Phuong, Head of the Culture and Social Affairs Department of Tien Lang commune, the locality has launched a campaign to encourage all residents to participate in cleaning village roads and alleys, with villages displaying the national flag along main roads, creating a joyful and enthusiastic atmosphere to welcome the new year. People contribute their labor and effort, from sweeping roads and cleaning alleys to beautifying the cultural center and the martyrs' cemetery. The atmosphere of Tet preparation is therefore not noisy, but radiates a unique sense of community in the villages of Hai Phong.
New spring, new spirit.
To enhance the city's appearance during the year-end period, the Hai Phong Urban and Environmental Management Company Limited, in coordination with the Hong Bang Ward People's Committee, is decorating nine areas, flower gardens, and parks in the city's central district with spring flowers. Tens of thousands of flowering plants and blossoms of various kinds such as peach blossoms, kumquats, chrysanthemums, peonies, poinsettias, sunflowers, azaleas, petunias, etc., are arranged in a traditional yet modern style, reflecting the historical and cultural values and the dynamic, sustainable development of Hai Phong city.
The area featuring five flower stalls, decorated with vibrant spring flowers, traditional lanterns, and red couplets, is one of the highlights serving the city's residents and tourists celebrating the Lunar New Year. Hundreds of workers were mobilized, on duty 24/7 before, during, and after Tet to maintain and care for the plants and flowers, ensuring they remain lush and vibrant. According to Pham Van Doan, Chairman of the Hong Bang Ward People's Committee, the Hong Bang Ward People's Committee coordinated with relevant units to reorganize the flower display models of traditional craft villages in the flower stall area. Experienced units were also assigned to organize, operate, and manage this area to create a scenic highlight, ensure effectiveness, and reflect the unique character of Hai Phong city.
From the city center to the suburban villages, the atmosphere of welcoming the Year of the Horse this year is guided by the general directive No. 55-CT/TU dated December 22, 2025, of the Standing Committee of the Hai Phong City Party Committee. The directive requires Party committees, governments, agencies, and units at all levels to organize the display of the national flag, decorate the city with solemn and traditional decorations; promote urban beautification and environmental sanitation, ensuring economy and efficiency, avoiding ostentation and waste. This spirit is not only reflected in the flags and flower arrangements, but also in the community's consciousness and the unity of the government and the people. Beautifying the city is not for ostentation, but so that each citizen can feel joy and peace as Tet approaches.
Overall, Hai Phong in the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year) appears both vibrant and orderly. The city dons the attire of a new spring but still retains its generous and sincere spirit. From the sparkling lights in the city center to the tranquil village roads in the suburbs, everything shares the rhythm of spring, of faith and hope. Spring has arrived on every street, every rooftop. And in that spring atmosphere, Hai Phong enters the new year with enthusiasm and steadfastness, ready to embrace the new journeys that await it.
THU HANGSource: https://baohaiphong.vn/xuan-ve-tren-pho-cang-535952.html
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