Fireworks soar across Vietnam ringing in lunar New Year of the Dragon

The capital city of Hanoi holds a series of firework shows at 32 venues to welcome the lunar New Year of the Dragon.

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The firework displays last for a total of 15 minutes with nine high-range shows and 23 low-range displays taking place.

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A firework show at Ho Guom (Sword Lake) on Lunar New Year’s Eve

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Fireworks at the Dragon Bridge in the central coastal city of Da Nang

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The Dragon Bridge is an ideal place to take in the special beauty of Da Nang at night and enjoy the outstanding performances that are unique in Vietnam.

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Large crowds of people have gathered at the firework venues in Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate the lunar New Year of the Dragon.

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Authorities of the southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City has decided to increase the number of venues hosting fireworks displays on the upcoming Lunar New Year's Eve to 11, an increase from last year's eight.