VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to Hoan Kiem Lake, where hosted the street flower and the Countdown Party to welcome the New Year 2012. In HCM City, locals also enjoyed firework shows and the Countdown Party.

In Hanoi

Hanoians flock to the Hoan Kiem Lake to welcome the New Year.












The Hoan Kiem Lake.






Youngsters play guitars and sing New Year songs.












Foreign visitors.






































Thousands of people stand for several hours at the square in front of the Hanoi
Opera House to participate in the Countdown Party and to wait for the New Year's Eve.






Coffee shops and restaurants are fully occupied.






A happy couple.

































Thousands of people at the square in front of the Hanoi Opera House at 23.59pm.

In HCM City






































































































Foreign visitors welcomed the New Year in the ancient city of Hue





























































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