Where to Celebrate New Year's Day?

As the new year unfolds, a plethora of events such as fireworks and countdown festivals are organized to welcome both tourists and locals.

Where to Have Fun on New Year's Day?

Here are some enticing activities for New Year's Day that you can consider.

Sa Pa

From December 29th to December 31st, the winter festival in Sa Pa will continue with New Year's events. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in the Sa Pa snow day with artificial snow spraying over an area of ​​nearly 10,000 m². The snowfall area is decorated with themes such as snow gardens, snow villas, H'mong snow houses, allowing visitors to freely check-in. Entrance ticket is 50,000 VND.

On the last night of the year, there will be a parade featuring the unique cultural costumes of various ethnic groups, combining lion and dragon dances on the streets of Cau May, Xuân Viên, Thạch Sơn, Ngũ Chỉ Sơn, and towards Sân Quần. This is also where the New Year's cultural night takes place.

Visitors also have the opportunity to savor traditional cuisine in the program 'Explore the Sa Pa Ethnic Culinary Culture' at the Ham Rong Ecotourism Area and the 'Sa Pa Night Market' program at the new market in Sa Pa. In Cat Cat village, there's the 'Experience the Mong Culture' program for tourists to participate in.

Hanoi

The annual 'Countdown Party' 2018 at the square in front of the Opera House is a highly anticipated event, attracting a large crowd of locals and tourists. This year's program is designed as a futuristic journey, incorporating state-of-the-art technology with laser effects, smoke, lights, and fireworks.

The program starts at 7:30 PM, featuring renowned artists such as Thu Minh, Tuan Hung, Toc Tien, Miu Le, music producer Rhymastic, and popular EDM DJs like Slim V, Get Looze, Victor Bailey, and rapper Mr.A.

Additionally, visitors can witness the planned fireworks at 30 locations, including 5 elevated points: Hoan Kiem Lake, Thong Nhat Park, Lac Long Quan Flower Garden, Van Quan Lake, and My Dinh Stadium.

Hoi An

The program 'Hoi An – Welcoming 2018' is organized from 12/24/2017 to 1/1/2018 with artistic and culinary activities. The highlight is the reenactment of Hoi An's ancient town in the early 20th century on 12/31 with activities such as artistic performances, lucky New Year's lottery, world peace prayers, street dance - street carnival at An Hoi Sculpture Garden...

On 1/1/2018, at the arch bridge of Cau Pagoda Street, a welcoming ceremony will be held for the first visitors to explore Hoi An's ancient town.

Ho Chi Minh City

During the city's Tet holiday, there are numerous vibrant activities, including the countdown festival on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street. The program features international artists such as Apl De Ap, Jessica Reynoso, Laurence Tremblay-Vu, and Vietnamese artists like Thanh Bui, Phuong Vy, Ai Phuong, and Lan Nha. Alongside comedy acts, circus performances, DJ music, ethnic music performances...

If you want to enjoy fireworks, you can head to the area near the entrance of the Saigon River Tunnel, where fireworks are expected to be launched at high altitude. Other fireworks locations include Dam Sen Park, Cu Chi Tunnels, and Rung Sac Square. The planned fireworks display will last for 15 minutes.

In addition, HCMC is organizing an artistic performance program, cultural activities to welcome the New Year at Gia Dinh Park, the Youth Cultural House, and a 3D light projection on the HCMC People's Committee building on Le Thanh Ton Street.

According to Vy An/Vnexpress

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Reference: Travel Guide Mytour