Vietnamese Nationwide Joyfully Welcome New Year 2025
On the evening of December 31, people across Vietnam enthusiastically took to the streets, participating in various activities such as the Countdown party, to joyfully welcome the arrival of the New Year 2025.
| Fireworks To Light Up Skies Over Hanoi For New Year Celebrations | |
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| In the capital city of Hanoi, the roads leading to the pedestrian area around Hoan Kiem Lake are bustling with New Year revelers, especially near the venues for the New Year Countdown Festival 2025 at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square and the August Revolution Square. (Photo: People's Army Newspaper) |
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| In Nam Tu Liem District, people have gathered at the third fireworks site to immerse themselves in a festive atmosphere. (Photo: VOV) |
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| Fireworks lighted up the sky of Hanoi. (Photo: Eva.vn) |
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| New Year celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City are particularly marked by the City Tet Fest Thu Duc 2025 which is not only a music party but also a place where young people embrace the Tet spirit and find themselves through creative community activities. (Photo: VOV) |
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| Ho Chi Minh City residents flocked to the streets to celebrate new year's eve. (Photo: Nhan Dan) |
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| The local government and residents of Hue City welcomed the New Year with exceptional excitement, as Thua Thien Hue Province has officially attained the status of a centrally governed city. This milestone fills everyone with immense joy and pride. (Photo: VOV) |
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| In the mist of Sa Pa, people and tourists happily welcome the new year. (Photo: Lao Cai Newspapeer) |
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| In Can Tho City, the “Can Tho Welcomes 2025” Art Program has taken place at Song Hau Park. The lively performances energize the youth, who enthusiastically join in the festive spirit. (Photo: VOV) |
| Vietnam - Czech Friendship Association Organizes A Meeting In The Year Of Dragon On March 2, 2024, the Vietnam - Czech Friendship Association organized the Spring Meeting of 2024 in Hanoi. |
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