In pictures: Fireworks explode over Ha Noi’s sky to ring in Year of the Horse

As the clock struck midnight, fireworks were set off at 33 locations across the capital city to welcome the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 09:45

The pyrotechnic show lights up the sky over Hoan Kiem Lake in central Ha Noi.

Fireworks over Hoan Kiem Lake.

Fireworks over Hoan Kiem Lake.

Fireworks over Hoan Kiem Lake.

Fireworks over Hoan Kiem Lake.

Fireworks over Hoan Kiem Lake.

Revellers watch fireworks at My Dinh.

Revellers watch fireworks at My Dinh.

Revellers watch fireworks at My Dinh.

NDO/Photos: Thuy Nguyen

You May Also Like

Party General Secretary To Lam presents the first-class Labour Order to the Viet Nam Sports Administration under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. (Photo: Dang Khoa)

[In Photos] Party General Secretary To Lam attends 80th anniversary of Viet Nam’s sports sector

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh departs Moscow for Ha Noi, concluding the official visit to the Russian Federation. (Photo: VNA)

[Photos] Prime Minister concludes official visit to Russia

[Photos] State President receives ambassadors’ presentation of credentials

[Photos] State President receives ambassadors’ presentation of credentials

Party General Secretary To Lam attends the working session with the Executive Committee of the Hai Phong Municipal Party Committee. (Photo: VNA)

In Pictures: Party chief works with Executive Committee of Hai Phong Municipal Party Committee

In Pictures: Journalists capture election day across Viet Nam

In Pictures: Journalists capture election day across Viet Nam

[Photos] The National Assembly through different terms

[Photos] The National Assembly through different terms

The gate to Polling Station 14.

In pictures: Truong Sa Island ready for the election day

Ho Chi Minh City is decorated with national flags, banners, panels and posters welcoming the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term.

In Pictures: Ho Chi Minh City decorated with flags and banners ahead of election day

General Secretary To Lam presents the First-Class Labour Order to Nhan Dan Newspaper at the ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the first issue of Nhan Dan Newspaper.

In Pictures: Ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the first issue of Nhan Dan Newspaper

In pictures: General Secretary To Lam visits Nhan Dan Newspaper

In pictures: General Secretary To Lam visits Nhan Dan Newspaper

Party General Secretary To Lam presents the decision on establishing the Central Theoretical Council for the 2026–2031 term to the council’s leadership

[In Pictures] Party chief chairs conference announcing establishment of Central Theoretical Council for 2026–2031 term

The works “Ha Noi — A Beautiful and Modern City” by Tran Thu Ha and “The Era of Rising” by Nguyen Van Trung won the contest’s A Prize.

In Pictures: Winners of photo contest “Viet Nam on the Path of Renewal” honoured

Crossing hundreds of nautical miles, ballot boxes and election materials are safely transported and delivered to election teams stationed on the islands.

In Pictures: Islands in Truong Sa Special Administrative Zone hold early elections

12th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival 2026

In Pictures: A vibrant display of traditional ao dai

In pictures: National Assembly Chairman inspects election preparations in Dong Nai

In pictures: National Assembly Chairman inspects election preparations in Dong Nai

Party General Secretary To Lam chaired a working session with editorial teams on the review of 100 years of the Party’s leadership of the Vietnamese revolution and 40 years of implementing the Platform for National Construction during the transition to socialism.

[Photos] Party General Secretary chairs working session on review of 100 years of Party’s leadership and 40 years of implementing national construction platform

Back to top