HCMC revelers take photos of fireworks using their phones – PHOTO: THANH HOA

HCMC – Thousands of people crowded the streets in major cities such as Hanoi, Hue, Danang and HCMC last night to welcome 2021, enjoying explosive music performances and stunning firework displays to ring in the New Year.

“Thanks to the effective containment of the Covid-19 pandemic, which is a joint effort of the Government and all of the citizens, we can now celebrate New Year with joyfulness,” Phuong, a reveller in HCMC said.

“2020 was a difficult year, with the pandemic and costly natural disasters. I hope 2021 will be better,” she added.

Fireworks light up the sky in Hanoi – PHOTO: HOANG THANG

Revelers flood downtown locations in the capital city – PHOTO: HOANG THANG

A music performance in Danang – PHOTO: TRUNG CHAU

Youngsters gather on the bank of the Han River in Danang to take photos – PHOTO: TRUNG CHAU

Fireworks explode in the HCMC sky – PHOTO: THANH HOA

Rainy weather in Hue fails to prevent the people from enjoying a countdown party – PHOTO: HIEU TRUONG

Two festivalgoers in Hue take a selfie – PHOTO: HIEU TRUONG

Source: https://english.thesaigontimes.vn/80023/people-flock-to-the-streets-in-major-cities-to-celebrate-new-year-.html