Việt Nam welcomes New Year with festive celebrations

Thousands of people gather at the central area of District 1 in HCM City to celebrate the New Year of 2023. VNA Photo Thu Hương

Meanwhile the August Revolution Square in the heart of Hà Nội bursts out with an impressive New Year concert. VNA photos Tuấn Đức

At midnight, Tiên Sa Port of Đà Nẵng City welcomes the first loads of goods from Vietnamese Haian Park and Panamanian Ever Optima. VNA photo Trần Lê Lâm

Thousands of people throng the Hùng Vương six crossroads in central Thừa Thiên – Huế Province to welcome the New Year. VNA photo Đỗ Trưởng

A New Year concert at the Opera House Square in the centre of northern Hải Phòng City. VNA photo Hoàng Ngọc

An art programme depicting life in the Mekong Delta province of Cần Thơ. VNA photo Ánh Tuyết

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