Despite no fireworks displays in Da Nang to welcome in the 2017 Lunar New Year and the cold weather, a large number of local residents poured into streets to wait for the turning moment of the lunar new year.

In particular, a musical performance to welcome in the Tet Festival at a park near the eastern end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge drew a great deal of attention from both locals and visitors.

Here are some photos, taken by our reporter Minh Tri, which depict the bustling Lunar New Year's Eve atmosphere in the city.

An interesting dance item to welcome in the Lunar New Year

Despite the cold weather, many parents took their children to watch the musical show

This year’s event has the ‘Son Tra Peninsula in the Spring of Love’ as its theme

A woman and her daughter taking a photo of memorable moments

Local young people taking a late night stroll along the Bach Dang Riverside

Some foreign visitors enjoying the bustling atmosphere of the Vietnamese Tet Festival

Colourful floral decorations along the Bach Dang Riverside

Sparkling image of Nguyen Van Linh street at night

Many young residients and visitors gathering at a local bar to drink beer and wait for the turning moment of the lunar new year

A drinking area crowded with clients