Peach blossoms, a symbol of Tet, are sold on a street in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) They include the inauguration of a community space in PhucTan ward of Hoan Kiem district, initially slated for January 31. This spacesurrounds an old 500m-long wall along the Red River that has been transformedinto an area for artworks made from recycled materials.
Another delayed event is a Tet market planned to be held inthe Duong Lam ancient village of Son Tay town on January 30. It was set to reenactactivities of a traditional Tet market, including making chung cakes and other traditionaldishes, folk games, and cultural activities.
A roundtable on the buffalo, the zodiac sign for 2021, inthe life of Vietnamese people was also cancelled. It was initially scheduled to take place inthe Old Quarter on January 30.
The opening ceremony of a flower market on the Phung Hungpedestrian street on late January 29 was also called off to prevent massgathering.
A number of Tet celebrations have been planned in Hanoi. However,due to complex developments of COVID-19, its organisers are also considering postponementand waiting for further directions from the city’s authorities./.
VNA
