New Year 2020

Update news New Year 2020

Expats enjoy full and peaceful Christmas in Vietnam amid COVID-19

While many countries are celebrating the 2020 Christmas season with restrictions in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, people in Vietnam, including foreigners, are immersing themselves in a full and peaceful Christmas atmosphere.

Da Nang celebrates New Year 2021 with arts programme

Domestic and foreign artists performed at a programme held in the central city of Da Nang on the night of December 23 to welcome in the New Year 2021.

Tan Son Nhat airport packed as Tet nears

Thousands of people are causing havoc at Tan Son Nhat International Airport as large family groups welcome relatives returning home for the Lunar New Year. The pick-up zone at the international terminal is jammed even at night.

 

First signs of spring beauty spotted on Hanoi streets

With just over three weeks to go until the Lunar New Year (Tet), many streets across Hanoi can be seen bearing festive decorations such as colourful bulbs, flowers, and numerous slogans.

Hanoi and HCM City residents enjoy first day of 2020

Large quantities of local people have been out in force as they take to entertainment areas in order to enjoy a festive atmosphere on the first day of the New Year.

The story behind ABBA and Vietnam

This time of year you'll probably be hearing lots of ABBA in Vietnam, but why is an obscure song from 40 years ago still so popular here?

 

HCM City to set off fireworks to welcome New Year

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee will organise 15-minute firework displays to welcome the upcoming New Year 2020.

Various activities to be held at Cultural Village to greet New Year 2020

The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism is hosting myriad activities from December 1 to January 2, 2020 to greet New Year 2020.