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One of Hanoi's most fascinating and historic events, the festival is a tribute to Saint Giong, one of Vietnam's four immortals.

The final touches are being made to ensure the three-month festival is a cultured, safe and friendly event.

Apart from major food and delicacies for Tet – the Vietnamese traditional Lunar New Year, cards carrying the New Year wishes are valuable gifts to naval soldiers in different parts of Vietnam.

People across the country celebrate the Year of the Dragon in excitement with fireworks and arts performances, wishing one another Happy New Year.

When Lunar New Year’s Eve is within reach, people in some big cities of Vietnam go outside to wait for the moment.

People in Hanoi celebrate Tet, the most important holiday for Vietnamese, on spacious roads.

In the island of defense and security significance, Bach Long Vi welcomes Tet with excitement while safeguarding national sovereignty.

The people of Hanoi are eagerly awaiting the auspicious moment of the New Year.

Me Linh Village is one of the flower hubs supplying fresh flowers to Hanoi and the northern provinces.

Misty scenery struck sometimes in Hanoi signals low air quality.

In the run-up to the Lunar New Year, young people gather at the landmarks of Hanoi to take pictures and share them on social media.

There is an exhibition to showcase the villa's restoration process so that the public can understand how the villa was repaired.

The flower is famous for its fragile shape and pure white color.

The ice blanket covered the entire northeastern mountainous region, creating a spectacular landscape.

The kumquat bonsais in the shape of the sacred dragon zodiac are well received by customers for their impressive and unique style.

With the Tet holiday knocking on the door, the funky flavor of the speciality reminds people of their homeland.

Buddha's hand fruits with beautiful shapes and unique aromas bring fortunes to Hanoi's farmers.

Thousands of roses bloom in Hanoi's Thong Nhat Park to herald the new lunar year.

Colorful decorations with a dominant shade of red brighten Hanoi's downtown street.

This flower makes people feel relaxed and relieved of tension because it has certain health benefits for humans.