Among those, a highlight will be New Year Countdown Festivals at August Revolution Square, Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, and Thong Nhat Park at 8pm on December 31.
Various Hanoi's residents gathered Hoan Kiem Lakd for the countdown party in 2017. Photo: Van Trong
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Also, a show entitled “Vu khuc anh sang” (Dance of Light) will take place at Dinh Le-Dinh Tien Hoang crossroads. The programme will tell stories about Vietnam’s achievements in 2017 and its aspirations in 2018 through songs and circus performances.
The city's authorities predicts that many roads near Sword Lake will be closed with vehicles on December 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 will be broadcast live on VTV1 channel starting at 9:45 p.m. Public places have been beautifully decorated and are getting ready for countdown parties to welcome the New Year of 2018.
