Hanoi's fireworks to light up the sky in coming lunar new year

Hanoi is set to light up the sky within credible firework displays at 29 venues throughout the capital city to welcome in the 2014 lunar New Year with a sparkling barrage of color and sound.

Under a plan approved on January 7 by the municipal People’s Committee, 6 high-range firework shows will take place at five venues, including two at Hoan Kiem (Restored Sword) Lake, one at the Thong Nhat (Reunification) Park, one at Lac Long Quan flower garden near the West Lake, one at Van Quan lake, and one at the My Dinh national stadium.

24 low-range fireworks will be held at both inner districts and suburbs of the capital city.

The 15-minute pyrotechnic performances will take place from 00:00 to 00:15 of January 31.