A few hours before Lunar New Year’s Eve, people in Hanoi started going out to welcome the Year of the Dragon in an exciting atmosphere.
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| A quiet road in Hanoi in the evening February 9 (the last day of the 12th Lunar month). Photos: Duy Khanh/The Hanoi Times |
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| Few people on road in the evening, totally different from other days. |
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| Not many people in downtown Hanoi. |
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| On the shore of Hoan Kiem Lake. |
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| The street is home to Trang Tien Plaza - in the heart of Hanoi. |
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| Foreign visitors are relaxed to enjoy Hanoi ahead of New Year's Eve. |
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| A family enjoy relaxing moments. |
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| People begin gathering in front of Trang Tien Plaza. |
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| Areas near Hoan Kiem Walking Street get busy. |
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| The central parts become crowded. |
