In Pictures: Festive atmosphere welcomes New Year 2026

From the afternoon and evening of December 31, people flocked to Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square in Ha Noi, one of the main venues hosting the countdown festivities.

The countdown festival to welcome the New Year is held annually in the pedestrian zone around Hoan Kiem Lake in Ha Noi.
The countdown festival to welcome the New Year is held annually in the pedestrian zone around Hoan Kiem Lake in Ha Noi.
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Endless streams of revellers head to Hoan Kiem Lake in anticipation of the year’s turning.
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Turtle Tower sparkles with modern lighting, poised for the fireworks displays ushering in New Year 2026.
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A group of Australian friends delighted by their first New Year celebration in Viet Nam.
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Sarah and Michael from Germany enjoying their New Year 2026 holiday in Viet Nam.
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Services around the Hoan Kiem Lake area busier than usual.
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A group of students together relishing the atmosphere of New Year 2026.
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A family of tourists from the UK in joyous anticipation of the New Year.
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Large crowds of locals gather by Hoan Kiem Lake to welcome the New Year.
NDO/Photos: BAO LONG
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