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Every year, Vietnam always has meaningful activities to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one. Countdown to the New Year is one of the most beloved activities. Let's name the countdown locations below!
The locations hosting the “Colorful Harmony” countdown festival
In major cities like Hanoi, Saigon, and Da Nang, in addition to fireworks displays, people are also excited about countdown parties and grand activities. The countdown moment between the old and new year is always eagerly awaited. With banners, flags, the New Year's atmosphere is always lively to welcome a new year full of joy on every street.
Locations in Saigon
Saigon's Tet atmosphere in 2018 (collected)
This year, Saigon's youth organize a countdown to welcome the New Year at Nguyen Hue pedestrian street. The New Year's Eve atmosphere is bustling everywhere.
People gather at the Opera House from 6:30 PM (collected)
As early as 6:30 PM, there were already many people gathered at the square in front of the Opera House to countdown to the New Year. The atmosphere started to liven up from that moment.
Young people take the opportunity to check-in (collected)
International tourists at countdown locations for Tet 2017 (collected)
Not only local residents but also domestic and international tourists are enthusiastic about the vibrant atmosphere here.
Crowds converging towards the center (collected)
Authorities present everywhere (collected)
On Dong Khoi Street, heading towards Nguyen Hue Walking Street, thousands of vehicles inch forward, crowding the streets. Traffic jams are frequent on every street. However, this does not diminish the excitement and liveliness of the New Year's Eve atmosphere.
Streets adorned brightly for Tet 2018 (collected)
The 'Proud Vietnam - Global Connection' music festival is incredibly grand
The New Year's music festival is scheduled for 9:30 PM at the city's Opera House.
Unique laser projection
Sunflowers (collected)
Beside that, at the headquarters of the City People's Committee, there is also a Laser projection with many different shapes that make the atmosphere very lively. Most notably, perhaps, are the images of sunflowers projected.
Nguyen Hue Street (collected)
As the clock approaches midnight, the crowd gathers together facing the countdown screen. They also raise their arms to count down the final moments of the old year. Everyone counts loudly, welcoming the new year in the most jubilant atmosphere.
Crowd raises arms to count down to the new year (collected)
At exactly midnight, Nguyen Hue Walking Street also became extremely vibrant. Adults, youth, foreign tourists, everyone joins in the music and shares the joy of stepping into the new year together.
Exciting atmosphere (collected)
To commemorate this special moment, many young people do not hesitate to embrace their loved ones.
Thousands of phones light up the space (collected)
As the music plays, arms are raised and people dance to the beat. In the dark night, thousands of phones lighting up the space add to the fervent atmosphere.
The space becomes more sparkling (collected)
The light from the phones makes the skyline even more sparkling than ever. Many people seize the opportunity to capture the moment of transition to the new year.
Countdown locations for New Year's Eve in Hanoi
Hanoi, as a major cultural and economic center of the country, celebrates the New Year in a vibrant atmosphere.
Welcoming the New Year in the Capital (collected)
As the clock ticks closer to the New Year, the atmosphere becomes increasingly lively and bustling. To welcome this special moment, to welcome the New Year with many unknowns, many people choose to gather with family, while many others immerse themselves in the crowds on the streets of the capital.
Crowded streets (collected)
One of the main attractions is the Countdown Party held at the Hanoi Opera House. The festival attracts thousands of young people. Even though the New Year's Eve moment has not arrived, the atmosphere here is always lively. Especially this year, there are appearances by many famous singers that young people love.
Law enforcement (collected)
In the area of Hoan Kiem Lake, which is the center of the capital, law enforcement agencies are always mobilized to the maximum. The barriers around the pedestrian streets are tightened.
Pedestrian street (collected)
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Along with that, hundreds of people pour out onto the streets to immerse themselves in the New Year's atmosphere. Many young people sit and chat happily with foreign guests.
Ly Thai To Statue - one of the Countdown spots for New Year's Eve
Many people are converging here (collected)
The scene at Ly Thai To Statue, where the New Year's Eve countdown activity takes place, is also very bustling. Since the afternoon, the preparations for the countdown program have been completed, bringing the most meaningful New Year's Eve.
Cosplay group (collected)
Volunteer students (collected)
Even on New Year's Eve, many volunteer students are still active. They hold signs calling on everyone to maintain hygiene. This makes the New Year's Eve even more meaningful.
In front of Trang Tien ice cream shop (collected)
At another location, the Trang Tien ice cream area is also always crowded.
Hanoi Opera House at the moment of New Year's Eve (collected)
Smiles welcoming the new year (collected)
The moment the new year arrives in the cheers of thousands of people. At this time, people take the opportunity to reflect on meaningful moments.
A kiss or warm hugs (collected)
Happy faces and smiles welcoming a peaceful new year.
Da Nang is also one of the places counting down to welcome the new year
Joining in the New Year atmosphere, Da Nang residents also have exciting activities to welcome the new year.
Flower cars parading on the street (collected)
Grand music party (collected)
On the last evening of the year, December 31st in Da Nang is raining heavily, but dozens of flower cars still parade the streets to welcome the new year.
Crowds counting down to New Year in Da Nang (collected)
People brave the rain to welcome the new year (collected)
People brave the rain to immerse themselves in lively music awaiting the new year.
Rain only adds to the joyous atmosphere (Collected)
The rain is getting heavier, but thousands of people in Da Nang are still braving the rain to wait for the New Year's moment.
New Year's moment in Da Nang (collected)
Magnificent stage of the countdown program (collected)
Light rain and enthusiastic crowd with the countdown (collected)
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