The photo exhibition 50 Years of Flower Seasons by photographer Tran The Phong is currently taking place at Tao Dan Park (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City) to celebrate the Lunar New Year of 2025 (Year of the Snake).

The SE1 "Spring Train," decorated with traditional Tet symbols, began its journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, marking a vibrant start to the Year of the Snake.

Across Vietnam, people gathered for joyous Lunar New Year festivities, welcoming 2025 with hope and optimism.

Known as the "luck market," Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street is the ultimate destination for Tet shoppers in Ho Chi Minh City, offering colorful decorations to usher in a prosperous new year.

Hanoi's beauty industry is booming in the lead-up to Tet, with salons crowded and services running late into the night to meet festive demand.

Tet shopping fever has taken over supermarkets in Vietnam, with late-night rushes and long queues becoming a daily challenge for festive shoppers.

Rain and cold temperatures on the morning of January 26 left Hanoi’s streets quiet and deserted, marking an unusually calm day before Tet.

Nguyen Hue Flower Street in Ho Chi Minh City is all set to dazzle visitors for the Lunar New Year of 2025 with its grand centerpiece: a massive snake sculpture draped in Southern Vietnamese charm.

Though less renowned than northern hotspots like Sapa or Ta Xua, Quang Ngai’s Violak Pass has become a sought-after cloud-hunting destination, captivating visitors with its breathtaking views.

This Tet, Vietnam Railways introduces the “Spring Train,” a festive and uniquely decorated journey connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to brighten passengers’ holiday travel.

As Hanoi gears up for Tet, streets are jam-packed with traffic, with rows of cars taking over roadways and leaving motorbike riders scrambling for space.

As Tet 2025 approaches, artisans in Hoi An’s 500-year-old Thanh Ha pottery village are crafting symbolic terracotta snakes to celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome visitors.

As Tet nears, Binh Dong Wharf in Ho Chi Minh City transforms into a vibrant floating flower market, with boats from the Mekong Delta bringing colorful blooms and festive cheer.

From early morning until late into the night, beauty salons in Ho Chi Minh City are packed with customers eager to prepare for the Tet holiday.

As Lunar New Year approaches, passengers at Hanoi Station carry a variety of sentimental and festive gifts, from pets to peach trees, as they board early trains home.

The giant snake mascots at Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2025 have captivated residents and tourists alike, becoming the centerpiece of this year’s Tet celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City.

A rare star fruit tree, known for its ancient and rugged appearance, is being displayed at the Tet Flower Market in Thanh Hoa with an asking price of 2.2 billion VND ($92,000).

On January 23, Party and state leaders visited President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and the Monument to Heroic Martyrs to honor their contributions to the nation.

Traditional Tet trees struggle with sales, while affordable persimmon branches attract increasing attention from customers.

The "Happy Snake" mascot by Bui Van Quan in Bac Giang has become a viral hit, redefining how people perceive snakes with its friendly and cheerful appearance.