The first day of the new lunar year
Published: February 20, 2015
In contrast to the hustle and bustle of the Tet preparations in Da Nang on the 30th day of the 12th lunar month, the city was much quieter on the first day of the New Year.
However, the city’s pagodas were filled with people praying for peace and prosperity through the year ahead.
Here are some photos, taken by our reporter Hoang Hiep, which reflect the atmosphere in the city on the 1st day of Tet.
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| Very few motorbikes on the Rong (Dragon) Bridge … |
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| … Nguyen Van Linh Street, … |
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| … Le Duan Street, … |
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| … and Tran Phu Street. |
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| The Linh Ung Pagoda crowded with local residents … |
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| … praying for fortune and good things throughout the year. |
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| Local residents and visitors walking along the Bach Dang pedestrian promenade … |
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| …and in front of the Helio Centre entertainment complex. |
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| A lion dance group first footing at a local business to bring good luck. |
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| Truong Son Street crowded with local residents visiting the tombs of their relatives. |
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| Bach Dang Flower Street |
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| A worker collecting litter along the flower street |
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| Work continues at the Hue T-junction overpass. Workers have no Tet holiday to ensure that the project is completed on schedule. |
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