Peaceful and tranquil Hanoi on first day of Lunar New Year
The first day of the Lunar New Year saw the usually crowded and noisy streets of downtown Hanoi fall quiet with few pedestrians or citizens to be seen on local roads.
Hanoi bus stations fall quiet as Tet draws very near
Few passengers can be seen heading back to their hometowns to gather alongside their families as Tet draws near, resulting in deserted scenes occurring at major bus stations across the capital, a contrast to the bustling scenes recorded in previous years.
Halloween market remains quiet as festival draws near
Toys and masquerade masks to mark this year’s Halloween celebrations are available on Hang Ma street in Hanoi, although there are fewer customers compared to previous years due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.