Yesteryear photos of Tet in Hanoi prior to renewal process
VOV.VN - Black and white photos of traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) celebrations in Hanoi from around 40 years ago have been put on display at the Vietnam Culture and Arts Exhibition Centre in Hanoi.
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Hanoians welcome New Year’s Eve on the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake in 1964. |
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Busy trade at the flower market in 1975 |
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Eager customers inspect produce at a stand selling fruit and vegetables for Tet |
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A shop selling Tet newspapers and magazines wishes customers a happy new year. |
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The corner of a Tet flower market with branches of peach blossoms for sale. |
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A stand sells a range of incense for Tet. |
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A family boils Banh Chung, sticky rice cakes carefully wrapped with Dong leaves. |
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A family decorates their house to welcome Tet. |
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Women pick blossoms in Ngoc Ha flower village. |
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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in 1983. |









