Tens of thousands of Hanoians and Saigonese, old and young alike, heralded the New Year on the street on December 31 night with music and in the light of low-range display of fireworks. In Hanoi, crowds began to gather along colourfully-decorated streets since late afternoon to … [Read more...] about Hanoi, Saigon ring in New Year in music, fireworks
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After Lunar New Year – Only-in-Vietnam images
VietNamNet Bridge - Motorcycles laden with luggage "march" back to the big cities after Lunar New Year (Tet) on jammed roads, a very common image in Vietnam after Tet. The following photos were captured by VietNamNet reporters on the highways to Hanoi and HCM City on February … [Read more...] about After Lunar New Year – Only-in-Vietnam images
New Year celebrations in Saigon
New Year celebrations in Saigon Tien Dat By Tien Dat - The Saigon Times Daily Many hotels and resorts under Saigontourist Holding Company serve special buffets to welcome the New Year Rex Hotel Saigon (141 Nguyen Hue Blvd., Dist. 1, HCMC) Rooftop Garden Bar & Restaurant … [Read more...] about New Year celebrations in Saigon
Activities to gear up for lunar New Year in Hanoi
A string of entertainment activities and arts programmes will be held in the capital city of Hanoi from January 29 to February 13 to welcome the lunar New Year festival (Tet). They include the ‘Tet celebration’ programme at Hanoi Museum from January 29 to February … [Read more...] about Activities to gear up for lunar New Year in Hanoi
Lunar New Year holiday to last seven days
State employees and workers will likely be given seven days off during the forthcoming Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet holiday, from February 14 to 20, according to a proposal by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs submitted to the Prime Minister for approval. … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year holiday to last seven days