In pictures: Revellers gather in central Hanoi to ring in 2025

On the night of December 31, thousands of people flocked to Hoan Kiem Lake in central Hanoi to say goodbye to 2024 and see in the new year.
The streets around Hoan Kiem Lake were packed with people waiting to enjoy the fireworks display.

The streets around Hoan Kiem Lake were packed with people waiting to enjoy the fireworks display.

The streets around Hoan Kiem Lake were packed with people waiting to enjoy the fireworks display.

The streets around Hoan Kiem Lake were packed with people waiting to enjoy the fireworks display.

New Year revellers at the Trang Tien intersection.

New Year revellers at the Trang Tien intersection.

The lively atmosphere on New Year’s Eve near Hoan Kiem Lake.

The lively atmosphere on New Year’s Eve near Hoan Kiem Lake.

The lively atmosphere on New Year’s Eve near Hoan Kiem Lake.

The lively atmosphere on New Year’s Eve near Hoan Kiem Lake.

Revellers pose for photos in front of the Ha Noi Moi Newspaper office on New Year’s Eve.

Revellers pose for photos in front of the Ha Noi Moi Newspaper office on New Year’s Eve.

A family takes a selfie against the backdrop of an installation with the number 2025.

A family takes a selfie against the backdrop of an installation with the number 2025.

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