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With its romantic scenery and cool weather, spring in Hanoi is sure to win the heart of any visitor to the city.

The tree planting project in Hanoi aims to add greenery and beautify the capital city's landscape.

The museum will be a place for learning, research, cultural enjoyment, and tourism for the people, the armed forces, and international tourists with various artifacts and information.

Nearly two-thirds of recruits are tertiary graduates who wish to contribute to the national defense and building.

Finding a lucky fire and bringing it home unquenched is said to be an ancient ritual of An Dinh villagers in Yen Nghia Ward, Ha Dong District.

The Sai Temple Festival is a unique celebration of the capital.

The young Vietnamese’ designs make people become cultural ambassadors once they wear Ao Dai.

This is an annual ritual in remembrance of Vietnamese emperors and talented people who have been of service to the country.

The festival is aimed at honoring Hai Ba Trung (Trung Sisters) who fought against Chinese invaders.

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.