Hanoians flock the streets to enjoy vibrant Tet atmosphere

The favourable weather in the early days of the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2019, the Year of the Pig, encourages a lot of Hanoians and tourists to flock to the streets to enjoy the festive atmosphere in a new spring.

Hanoians flock to the streets as the spring atmosphere is in full swing.
Hanoians flock to the streets as the spring atmosphere is in full swing.

Hanoians flock the streets to enjoy vibrant Tet atmosphere ảnh 1

Vietnamese women in traditional long dress.

Hanoians flock the streets to enjoy vibrant Tet atmosphere ảnh 2

Thousands of people visited the Temple of Literature in the first two days of the Lunar New Year.

Hanoians flock the streets to enjoy vibrant Tet atmosphere ảnh 3

People ask for parallel sentences from calligraphy scholars to bring home and hang to bring luck to their families in the new year.

Hanoians flock the streets to enjoy vibrant Tet atmosphere ảnh 4

Calligraphy hanging is one of most beautiful traditional customs to pray for luck and happiness in the new year.

Hanoians flock the streets to enjoy vibrant Tet atmosphere ảnh 5

In Hoan Kiem Lake area, the streets have been filled with crowds coming to take pictures right from the afternoon of the first day of Tet.

Hanoians flock the streets to enjoy vibrant Tet atmosphere ảnh 6

Tourists from all over the country gather to visit Ngoc Son Temple.

Hanoians flock the streets to enjoy vibrant Tet atmosphere ảnh 7

The double-decker buses are more crowded than on normal days, bringing visitors to Hanoi’s top destinations.

Hanoians flock the streets to enjoy vibrant Tet atmosphere ảnh 8

Phung Hung mural street, featuring multiple traditional cultural activities, attracts visitors.

Photo: NDO/Duy Linh