As the New Year approaches, the heart of Hanoi has come alive with festive energy.

The city will celebrate the arrival of 2025 with a music festival and countdown event on the evening of December 31, taking place at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square and August Revolution Square.

Fireworks displays will light up the skies at five locations across Hanoi, including Hoan Kiem, Ha Dong, Nam Tu Liem, Son Tay, and Dong Anh. The shows will last for 15 minutes, from midnight to 12:15 am on January 1, 2025.

A large crowd gather for the countdown event at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square.

Many young people arrived early to eagerly wait for the countdown celebration.

Both locals and international visitors join the festival.

Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, the venue of the countdown event.

By 8pm, numerous people flocked to the streets surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake.

Security measures are in place at the fireworks display locations around Hoan Kiem Lake.

Many girls excitedly headed to the countdown festivities at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square.

By 9 pm, the area around Hoan Kiem Lake was buzzing with anticipation.