On December 31, Hanoi hosted two countdown events to welcome in the New Year 2017, one at August Revolution Square, with the participation of the orchestra from the Vietnam National Academy of Music, and another event at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square with the participation of several renowned international DJs.
Hanoi organises countdown events to welcome New Year 2017
On December 31, Hanoi hosted two countdown events to welcome in the New Year 2017, one at August Revolution Square, with the participation of the orchestra from the Vietnam National Academy of Music, and another event at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square with the participation of several renowned international DJs.
According to the city's authorities, many roads near Hoan Kiem were closed to vehicles on Saturday (Dec. 31) for the countdown party to usher in the promising New Year. Only emergency vehicles and the police can access the roads during the closures.
This year’s celebration was broadcast live on VTV1 channel starting at 9:45 p.m. Featured singers headlining this year’s celebration include My Linh, Phuong Uyen among others.
The special guest of honour is marksman Hoang Xuan Vinh who won the country’s first gold medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics. A video of Hoang’s historic win is expected to air in the waning moments of the year.
As is customary the roar of guns will ring out the old and usher in the new year, said city officials.
Public places have been beautifully decorated and are getting ready for count-down parties to welcome the New Year.
The Hanoi city held count-down parties and art performances on New Year’s Eve at August Revolution Square, My Dinh National Stadium, Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc square, Reunification Park, and Ly Thai To garden.
elebrations and sporting events were orgasined at Ha Dong precinct and Son Tay township.
Art troupes will perform at cultural houses and public places in all 30 precincts. The Hanoi cinema center will organize mobile movie screenings in rural localities.
Major streets in HCM City, including Truong Son, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Ham Nghi, and Dong Khoi, are decorated with colored lights. Famous artists will perform at count-down parties at cultural houses and public stages.
A Light Festival, Street Performance, and circus shows will delight audiences with performances by artists from Japan, Venezuela, and Argentina. Performances will also be held at university dormitories and industrial zones to entertain students and workers who can’t return to their home for the New Year holiday.
On December 31, Hanoi hosted two countdown events to welcome in the New Year 2017, one at August Revolution Square, with the participation of the orchestra from the Vietnam National Academy of Music, and another event at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square with the participation of several renowned international DJs.
Various Hanoi's residents gathered Hoan Kiem Lakd for the countdown party.
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This year’s celebration was broadcast live on VTV1 channel starting at 9:45 p.m. Featured singers headlining this year’s celebration include My Linh, Phuong Uyen among others.
The special guest of honour is marksman Hoang Xuan Vinh who won the country’s first gold medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics. A video of Hoang’s historic win is expected to air in the waning moments of the year.
As is customary the roar of guns will ring out the old and usher in the new year, said city officials.
Hanoi's roads are decorated to welcome New Year 2017.
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The Hanoi city held count-down parties and art performances on New Year’s Eve at August Revolution Square, My Dinh National Stadium, Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc square, Reunification Park, and Ly Thai To garden.
At the countdown party in Hanoi.
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Art troupes will perform at cultural houses and public places in all 30 precincts. The Hanoi cinema center will organize mobile movie screenings in rural localities.
Da Nang city hosted a motorbike and sports bike rally on December 31. New Year celebrations will welcome guests from cruises docking at Tien Sa Port, including the Genting Dream and the SS Virgo. On the first day of 2017, Da Nang will receive the first Singapore-Danang commercial flight operated by Silk Air.
In Da Nang city.
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A Light Festival, Street Performance, and circus shows will delight audiences with performances by artists from Japan, Venezuela, and Argentina. Performances will also be held at university dormitories and industrial zones to entertain students and workers who can’t return to their home for the New Year holiday.
New Year's Eve at the Hoan Kiem Lake
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