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Many localities welcome first foreign tourists of Lunar New Year

The northern province of Quảng Ninh held a ceremony on January 22, the first day of the Year of the Cat, to welcome the lunar new year's first group of foreign tourists to Hạ Long Bay.

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People should not drink over two units of alcohol per day: medical experts

One unit of alcohol is equivalent to about three quarters of a 330ml beer bottle, one glass of 100ml wine or a 30ml shot brandy.

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Calligraphy festival back to town after two-year hiatus

The festival introduces local and international visitors to an old tradition of displaying calligraphic works during Tết (Lunar New Year).

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Tết impressive in foreign ambassadors’ eyes

Tết (Lunar New Year) is always an interesting experience for foreigners in Việt Nam. Enjoying the Tết atmosphere, foreign ambassadors have shared their feelings about the biggest traditional festival in the country.

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New Year resolutions

The spirit of Tết is in the air! Watch our video to find out how the Vietnamese have been preparing for their biggest holiday and their resolutions for the year ahead!

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Midnight extravaganza

Việt Nam welcoming the Year of the Cat.

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Spring approaching

VNA photographers went out to explore the atmosphere around the country on the eve of the Lunar New Year.

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Prime Minister visits hospitals on New Year's Eve

The Government leader visited and presented gifts to some poor patients who were receiving treatment there as well as doctors, physicians and nurses on duty during the Tết holiday, the biggest traditional festival of Việt Nam.

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Việt Nam's regions to welcome Lunar New Year in different weather conditions

People in the Central Highlands and southern regions will celebrate the Year of the Cat in good weather with temperatures of 21 - 25 degrees the lowest and 31 - 34 degrees the highest.