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Hanoi celebrates Lunar New Year with dazzling drone light show

Jenna Duong

Jan 11, 2025 / 10:46 PM

The capital is ready to ring in 2025 with a spectacular display of light, music, and culture.

As part of the city's vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations, the "Light Concert - New Year 2025" program will be held at 8 pm on January 18 at the picturesque intersection of Nguyen Hoang Ton and Lac Long Quan Streets in Tay Ho District.

The drone performance depicts King Ly Cong Uan's historic edict in 1010 to move the capital from Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh to Hanoi. Photo: Huy Pham/ The Hanoi Times

A breathtaking light show featuring 2025 drones performing intricate choreography in sync with a live symphony orchestra, this mesmerizing event marks the grand opening of the Hanoi International Light Festival 2025.

With the theme "Shine Your Vibes", this artistic extravaganza will celebrate the dazzling beauty and creativity of Hanoi while showcasing its cultural heritage through aerial drones forming intricate visuals.

The 2025 drones, each programmed with its own unique flight path, will take audiences on a captivating visual journey, telling stories of Hanoi's rich, thousand-year history, and heritage.

Set against the serene backdrop of West Lake, this spectacular light and drone performance will perfectly blend the city's ancient traditions with modern innovation, providing a breathtaking experience for locals and visitors alike.

the "Light Concert - New Year 2025" will be an unforgettable highlight to usher in the Lunar New Year of the Snake in style.

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