The high-altitude fireworks will last for 15 minutes (from 12 a.m. to 12:15 a.m. on January 1, 2021) in three districts in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - The Winter Carnival is set take place for the first time in the southern province of Quang Ninh's Ha Long City on January 1 as part of cerebrations to welcome in the new year.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Travel Aviation Co. Ltd (Vietravel Airlines) made its debut in Ho Chi Minh City on Dec. 26 after fully meeting necessary requirements and procedures for commercial operation.

With the third outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic under control, the demand for domestic tours during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday is expected to rise in the next few weeks, according to travel agencies.

VOV.VN - All three regions of Vietnam are forecast to enjoy nice weather, perfect for entertainment activities during Christmas, while spells of rain and sunshine are expected in the south, with extreme cold set to hit the north over the New Year.

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan offered Christmas and New Year greetings to Catholic dignitaries, priests, and followers while visiting the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Hue in central Thua Thien-Hue province on December 22.

Ho Chi Minh City's annual countdown music party to welcome the New Year will be held virtually on Dec. 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - Branches of peach and soft pink peach blossoms have gone on sale at Quang An flower market in Tay Ho district of Hanoi, signaling the arrival of the festive period in the lead up to the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

VOV.VN - Sun Group’s Sun World Fansipan Legend Company launched a winter festival in the tourist resort town of Sa Pa in Lao Cai province on December 19 to celebrate this year’s Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh visited and extended Christmas and New Year greetings to the Evangelical Church of Vietnam (South) and its President, Pastor Thai Phuoc Truong, in Ho Chi Minh City on December 19.