On the first day of Tet, the streets of Ho Chi Minh City are strangely peaceful.

Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street (District 3) is usually very crowded, but this morning the road was clear, convenient for people to enjoy the first day of the year - Photo: THANH HIEP

The first day of Tet is a rare moment for us to feel a very different Ho Chi Minh City. Not noisy, not hurried, but strangely peaceful.

Streets that were usually bustling with traffic going back and forth like Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street (District 3) suddenly became spacious and quiet.

On Le Quy Don Street (District 3), for more than 10 minutes, there were only a few cars passing by. Slowly watching the rays of sunlight of the new day through the foliage in the chilly weather, what a pleasant feeling.

At Diamond Plaza shopping mall (District 1), many families dressed up in beautiful clothes, capturing moments together walking around the spring streets.

Ms. Hong (living in District 1) shared that she has two children who are both studying abroad. It has been two years since the children returned home to celebrate Tet with their family, and the whole family has had the opportunity to capture the happiest moments of the beginning of the year.

According to Ms. Hong, amidst the hustle and bustle of a dynamic city, the peaceful moments of Ho Chi Minh City on the first day of Tet are like a precious gift, reminding people of the value of peace and cherishing the time spent for themselves and their families.

Image of Ho Chi Minh City streets on the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year 2025

A peaceful and colorful New Year's morning on Chien Thang Street (Phu Nhuan District) - Photo: THANH HIEP

On Le Quy Don Street (District 3), there is very little traffic. The early morning sunlight shining through the trees brings a peaceful feeling when going out on the first day of Tet - Photo: THANH HIEP

At the intersection of Nam Ky Khoi Nghia and Le Duan (District 1), the scene is not as busy as usual - Photo: THANH HIEP

Calmette Bridge (District 1) on the first day of Tet has less traffic compared to the usual hustle and bustle - Photo: TTD

Nguyen Cong Tru Street (District 1) is deserted on the first day of Tet. Normally, this is an area selling electrical appliances, household appliances, and construction materials near Dan Sinh market, so it is very busy and crowded - Photo: TTD

Le Cong Kieu antique and second-hand market, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City on the first day of Tet - Photo: TTD

Many people also choose the first day of the Lunar New Year to go out and celebrate the new year. Photo taken at Diamond Plaza (District 1) - Photo: THANH HIEP

Ms. Hong and her two daughters, who are international students, took souvenir photos during the family reunion on Tet holiday at Diamond Plaza (District 1) - Photo: THANH HIEP

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