Hanoi City Department of Culture and Sports has asked religious establishments, temples and pagodas to ring their bells on lunar New Year's Eve. On January 3rd, director of Hanoi City Department of Culture and Sports To Van Dong said the proposal was given after the city had cancelled its plan for fireworks shows for the upcoming Tet holiday. The city hopes that the sounds of the bells will create a meaningful moment. Mr. Dong said the bells across the city will "herald the new year for everyone." He reaffirmed that all fireworks displays, which used to be a mainstay of Vietnam's biggest holiday, will be replaced by other cultural events and free performances. On the New Year Eve, Hanoi will organize artistic performances at Ly Thai To flower garden, around Hoan Kiem Lake, and My Dinh Stadium. The Year of the Rooster will begin on January 28th. The country will celebrate with a seven-day break, from January 26th to February 1st./. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about Bell ringing instead of fireworks display in Hanoi on lunar New Year Eve
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Hanoi to organise special art performances on the New Year Eve
The Hanoitimes - Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports said that numerous special art performances will be organised to celebrate New Year 2016. Vietnamese singers and artists and some famous international DJs will partipate in the stellar performances from December 31 to January 1 to welcome the New Year 2016. According to the department, the performances will be arranged meticulously with impressing stages as well as brilliant sound and light systems. Held annually at Ly Thai To Flower Garden, the New Year countdown festival will bring a kaleidoscopic night to the audiences. The show will feature music and contemporary dance performances. The August Revolution Square will be lightened up during the holiday with vibrant light and music performances given by Vietnam Contemporary Art Theatre and relevant organisations. In addition, another art performance featuring songs welcoming the 12th National Party Congress will take place at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square on the New Year … [Read more...] about Hanoi to organise special art performances on the New Year Eve
Some activities to welcome New Year in Hanoi and HCM City
(Cinet)- Many activities to celebrate New Year 2016 will take place in Hanoi and HCM City. Vietnamese singers and artists as well as international DJs will gather in Hanoi for stellar performances from December 31 to January 1 to welcome the New Year 2016, according to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports. The performances, which are being organised to praise the Party, country and capital, will be arranged meticulously with impressing stages as well as brilliant sound and light systems. The New Year countdown festival, held annually at Ly Thai To Flower Garden, will bring a kaleidoscopic night to the audiences. The show will feature music and contemporary dance performances. The August Revolution Square will be lightened up on the same day with vibrant light and music performances given by Vietnam Contemporary Art Theatre and relevant organisations.This year, 15 minute-long firework displays will take place at the side of the Saigon Tunnel in District 2 and the Dam Sen … [Read more...] about Some activities to welcome New Year in Hanoi and HCM City
Firework set off nationwide on New Years’ Eve
The country welcomed the Year of the Tiger with splendid shows of fireworks in 64 provinces and cities and all good wishes for a Happy New Year. Although it was rainy in Hanoi on New Year's Eve but tens of thousands people flocked to HoanKiemLake (SwordLake ) to enjoy firework and art performances. In Ho Chi Minh City dwellers comed into crowed in seven centers around the city to enjoy fireworks. But the biggest crowd was on SaigonRiver banks where firework was set off from Phu My Bridge which is the longest and highest in the city and opened to traffic several months ago. Meanwhile central ancient city of Hoi An held launching ceremony of the Lantern Festival. The world's cultural heritage-city on HoaiRiver banks glittered in lantern light. Every lantern looked like a diamond enclosed to mossy and poetic Hoi An. The festival lasts to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. After firework performance, President Nguyen Minh Triet sent New Year greetings to the people … [Read more...] about Firework set off nationwide on New Years’ Eve
Five best spots to welcome New Year in Hanoi
1. August Revolution Square If you like some places that are crowded and fun, loud music then Hanoi Opera House, August Revolution Square is perfect. Some people call here the French Quarter. Music performace at August Revolution Square At the Hanoi Opera House and August Revolution Square on August 19, 1945, Viet Minh forces staged a grand meeting to appraise armed forces, which directly led to the general uprisings against French rule throughout the country. Nowadays, the site became favorite hub for cultural activities of Hanoians Located at the axis of Trang Tien and Hang Khay Streets, the Cach Mang Thang Tam (August Revolution) Square appears as one of the major outdoor points of the city and it is surrounded by great architectural works, including the Ha Noi Opera House, Viet Nam History Museum and Hilton Hotel. It now serves as the place for cultural activities of Hanoians. At night, when the electric lights shimmering, Ha Noi Opera House became splendid, … [Read more...] about Five best spots to welcome New Year in Hanoi