January 18, 2017 | 22:42 (GMT+7)
Ho Chi Minh City prepares for the Lunar New Year 2017
PANO – As the Lunar New Year 2017 is drawing near, various meaningful activities are taking at the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Culture House, attracting many Vietnamese and foreign visitors.
One of the special activities at the event was that scholars give lucky words to people. Besides, the street was decorated with apricot blossoms, peach blossoms, and lanterns, attracting a lot of foreign visitors, contributing to bringing a joyful Tet atmosphere to the city.
The People's Army Newspaper would like to present some images taken during the event.
Apricot blossoms along the street attracting many visitors
Models posing for a photo
Foreign visitors interested in souvenirs
Singer Nguyen Phi Hung receiving meaningful words
A lady posing with peach blossom
Models practicing calligraphy
Reporters working in place
Ladies in traditional dress
Many families also taking the chance to enjoy this festive atmosphere
Translated by Chung Anh