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Hanoi to set off fireworks at only one location in Lunar New Year’s Eve

The capital city of Hanoi will cancel fireworks display in all of its 30 districts as planned in the Lunar New Year's Eve, which falls on February 11, in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
Hanoi to set off fireworks at only one location in Lunar New Year’s Eve ảnh 1A fireworks display in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The capital city of Hanoi will cancel fireworks display in all of its 30districts as planned in the Lunar New Year's Eve, which falls on February 11,in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the community.

The municipal PartyCommittee’s Standing Board asked the municipal People’s Committee to considerholding high-range fireworks display at a suitable location. The event will bebroadcast live to avoid mass gatherings.

Previously, the cityplanned to hold firework displays in all 30 districts, including high-range at sixlocations and low-range at 24 other places.

In addition, amidcomplex developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hoan Kiem district People’sCommittee has suggested suspending activities at the pedestrian zone around thelake starting from February 5 until further notice. Preventive measures havealso been tightened in the district.

The zone, coveringmore than 10 streets in the Hanoi Old Quarter, was put into operation inSeptember 2016. It has since become a major attraction in the capital city./.
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