Sunday, 14:27 10/02/2013
Tet celebrations bring Hanoi streets to life
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Lights, flowers and decoration fill the streets around the capital as Hanoians count down the days to the Lunar New Year of the Snake.
The Hanoitimes - Lights, flowers and decoration fill the streets around the capital as Hanoians count down the days to the Lunar New Year of the Snake.
Streets around Hoan Kiem Lake are a collage of reds, pinks and yellows as workers put the finishing touches to the ornamental trees and flower pots that line the pavements.
The newly created small gardens and Chuc Mung Nam Moi (Happy New Year) flower displays are a must-see for people of all ages and make a good photo opportunity. The recent warm and sunny weather adds to the exciting festive atmosphere.
Even the huge amount of traffic congestion can’t spoil the party mood.
Hanoi is ready to celebrate the most important festival of the year, which will last from February 10th to 17 this year.
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