On 29 December afternoon, a cyclo parade took place in some of Da Nang’s major streets to promote the ongoing ‘Da Nang Welcomes in New Year 2021’ Festival. The event is free and runs until 2 January 2021.

The parade of the cyclos aims to promote the ongoing ‘Da Nang Welcomes in New Year 2021’ Festival

As part of a series of the festival’s events, the parade featured 40 cyclos in total that all had colourful yet environmentally-friendly decorations.

In each was sitting a beautiful lady wearing 'ao dai' (Vietnamese traditional long dress) and carrying a hand-held board introducing vibrant and exciting activities promised at the ‘Da Nang Welcomes in New Year 2021’ Festival. Included are street music programmes, Noodle Festival, a countdown party to ring in New Year 2021, and photo exhibition entitled ‘Da Nang, New Vitality’.

A great line-up of vibrant and exciting activities are promised at the most anticipated ‘Da Nang Welcomes in New Year 2021’ Festival

At 3pm today, 30 December, the parade will take the route: the eastern end of the Dragon Bridge - Ngo Quyen - Tran Thi Ly Bridge - Tran Hung Dao - Vincom Supermarket - Ngo Quyen Street - Vo Van Kiet – the eastern end of the Dragon Bridge.

The event will start at 3pm and 7pm on 31 December 2020, and at 3pm on 1 January 2021. It will take the route: Asia Park - Phan Dang Luu - Nui Thanh - Phan Thanh Tai - 2 September - Novotel Hotel - Da Nang Administration Centre - Tran Phu - Le Duan - Phan Chau Trinh - Nguyen Van Linh - Trung Nu Vuong - Nui Thanh - Phan Dang Luu - Asia Park.

By THU HA - Translated by M.D