On the first days of the 2016 Lunar New Year, the warm and sunny weather created favourable condition for Hanoi residents to flock to the streets to enjoy the Tet atmosphere as well as go to pagodas.
Numerous families out to enjoy Tet atmosphere.
People dressed up to wander around Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake. People capture meaningful moments on the first days of the Lunar New Year.
The electric cars take foreign visitors to relic sites and other beautiful sites in Hanoi.
A large number of people flock to Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) to pray for good luck in the new year.
Parents pray for their children to study hard.
Visiting Van Mieu to offer incense and ask for calligraphy letters is a meaningful cultural activity during Tet, showing the traditional fondness for learning of Vietnamese people.
Each letter expresses a wish for a peaceful and happy new year. |
Nhan Dan