Security tightened for fireworks in Hanoi on New Year’s Eve
Hanoi’s iconic Hoan Kiem Lake will feature two aerial fireworks venues this evening.
Military forces tightened security around the area of the firework display in Hanoi on New Year’s Eve [January 22].
The deployment of military forces is reported at two spots in downtown Hanoi, around Hoan Kiem Lake – two out of 31 venues to display fireworks citywide.
The spots around Hoan Kiem Lake will see aerial fireworks and the others will take place in all 30 districts across the city.
In Vietnam, fireworks control is under the jurisdiction of the military.
| A soldier guards a firework venue around Hoan Kiem Lake. |
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The firework display will take place from 0:00 a.m. to 0:15 a.m. on January 21 (the 30th day of the 12th Lunar month). |
| A firework venue in Hoan Kiem Lake. |
| Ambulances are on duty at the site in case of incidents. |
The area surrounding the firework launching venues is closed to the public to ensure safety. |
| Military forces are doing their work. |
| A firework venue in front of the Hanoi Post Office. |
| Soldiers are hurried with the final preparation step. |
| Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh checks the preparations a few hours ahead of the display. |
