Fireworks across Vietnam kick off Year of the Rat

Hanoians and tourists gather around Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake for fireworks show (Photo: VNA)

Fireworks show on New Year’s Eve is among the most anticipated events among Hanoians and tourists during Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival (Photo: VNA)

Fireworks light up the sky in Vinhomes Centre Park, Binh Thanh district, Ho Chi Minh City before midnight (Photo: VNA)

The fireworks show in Ho Chi Minh City lasts for about 15 minutes (Photo: VNA)

Fireworks set off at Nguyen Van Troi bridge in Da Nang city (Photo: VNA)

Fireworks at Nguyen Van Troi bridge in Da Nang city (Photo: VNA)

Hau Giang province’s sky is lit up with dazzling fireworks (Photo: VNA)

Fireworks in Hau Giang province (Photo: VNA)

Flock of locals in Vu Thu district, Thai Binh province enjoy the 15-minute fireworks show on New Year’s Eve (Photo: VNA)