New Year Countdown Festivals will be held in Hanoi to welcome 2018 - Illustrative image (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A string of cultural activities will be held in thecapital city of Hanoi to welcome New Year 2018.
Among those, a highlight will be NewYear Countdown Festivals at August Revolution Square, Dong Kinh Nghia ThucSquare, and Thong Nhat Park at 8pm on December 31.
Music and dance performance shows willbe organised during these festivals to entertain local residents and visitors.
Also, a show entitled “Vu khuc anh sang”(Dance of Light) will take place at Dinh Le-Dinh Tien Hoang crossroads. Theprogramme will tell stories about Vietnam’s achievements in 2017 and itsaspirations in 2018 through songs and circus performances.
In addition, a photo exhibition will beopened to public at the exhibition house, 93 Dinh Tien Hoang street, Hoan Kiemdistrict, and a series of activities held across 30 districts and towns of thecapital city on December 31 evening to welcome 2018.-VNA
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New Year Countdown Festivals will be held in Hanoi to welcome 2018 - Illustrative image (Source: VNA) 
