On the night of December 31, 2014, people in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and other major cities in Vietnam jubilantly celebrated the New Year of 2015. In the fairly cold atmosphere of winter, thousands of Hanoians poured into major streets or gathered at amusement areas downtown to mark the start of 2015. This year, people in Ho Chi Minh City feel more eager and joyful to welcome the New Year as they will also celebrate the 40th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and the national reunification. Ushering in the New Year, millions of Vietnamese are fully confident about a new year of prosperity, growth, peace and happiness.
By VNP
Hanoi girls happily enjoy the New Year’s eve celebrations. Photo: Tat Son/VNP
Foreign tourists welcome the New Year in the warm atmosphere of the south. Photo: Kim Phuong/VNP
Many art performances are held nationwide to celebrate the New Year. Photo: Kim Phuong/VNP
Streets in Ho Chi Minh City are packed with people on New Year’s Eve. Photo: Kim Phuong/VNP
Streets in Ho Chi Minh City lit up by colourful lights. Photo: Kim Phuong/VNP
The fireworks display to welcome the New Year at Bitexco Financial Tower, the highest tower in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Kim Phuong/VNP
New Year welcoming posters decorate the streets in Hanoi. Photo: Tat Son/VNP
The jubilant atmosphere on the rooftop of Lotte Tower in Hanoi. Photo: Hoang Quang Ha/VNP
A father and son at the celebration site. Photo: Thong Hai/VNP
Some youngsters have their faces painted to celebrate the New Year. Photo: Thong Hai/VNP
Foreign tourists pour onto the streets to welcome the New Year. Photo: Tat Son/VNP
A festive atmosphere at the Ly Thai To Monument near Hoan Kiem Lake. Photo: Tran Thanh Giang/VNP
Young people in Hanoi joyfully welcome the new year. Photo: Tran Thanh Giang/VNP
Tens of thousands of people assemble at the August Revolution Square in front of the Hanoi Opera House to mark the start of 2015. Photo: Tran Thanh Giang/VNP
Hanoi youngsters flock to the streets to welcome the New Year. Photo: Tran Thanh Giang/VNP
A stunning floating stage for an art performance on New Year's Eve is set on Thien Quang Lake. Photo: Tat Son/VNP