The park on both banks of the Huong river was adorned with various flowers and mascots to celebrate the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year, prominently featuring a pair of blue and red horses symbolizing harmonious yin and yang.
A couple in Nhan Hoa commune was electrocuted when their bamboo New Year's pole entangled with a 35 kV power line, leaving the wife with severe burns and a risk of limb amputation.
The eight-day Binh Ngo Lunar New Year book street will take place simultaneously in central Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, and the former Vung Tau, featuring many experiential activities.