VOV.VN - The Hanoi municipal People’s Committee has decided to hold a series of fireworks shows at 32 venues across the capital on February 10, which will be the Lunar New Year’s Eve.
The Vietnamese Embassy in China held a get-together on January 12 for overseas Vietnamese living, working and studying in China ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival, which falls on February 10 this year.
VOV.VN - Displaying a symbol of the zodiac during the year is believed to bring good luck and happiness to the owner, with 24k gold-plated dragon figurines becoming one of the favourite items to give as Tet gifts as the Lunar New Year of the Dragon comes near.
VOV.VN - Artisans based in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue’s 300-year-old Thanh Tien craft village are hurrying to make paper flowers as the Lunar New Year or Tet, approaches.
Purchasing power for the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet holiday) will increase 10% from the same time last year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
The Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau (China) set the stage for Lunar New Year festivities with a gathering on January 10, attracting nearly 500 guests.
More than 1,800 night flights, equivalent to 8% of the total number of domestic flights, will be operated from January 21 to February 25 to meet the increasing travel demand during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
VOV.VN - Foreign ambassadors, along with representatives of diplomatic missions and international organisations, will gather in Duong Lam ancient village in Hanoi's outlying district of Son Tay from January 20 to January 21 as they enjoy a traditional Lunar New Year or Tet, the most important and biggest festival in Vietnam.
VOV.VN - A commercial centre in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City has been adorned with colourful Tet decorations as residents get into the festive spirit and prepare to welcome in the Lunar New Year of the Dragon.
VOV.VN - Banknotes or lucky money printed with images of the dragon are in high demand as the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, draws near.