A wide range of unique art events have taken place in various localities across the country as people join in celebrations to welcome in 2021.

August Revolution Square located in front of the Hanoi Opera House hosts a Countdown Party to mark the start of the New Year, with the site packed with spectators

People gather on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street in Ho Chi Minh City to enjoy the New Year's musical event, with members of the public wearing face masks as part of preventive measures against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.

In Hue, thousands of people battle the rain and cold weather as they gather around the intersection of Hanoi street - Dong Da - Hung Vuong - Le Quy Don - Ben Nghe in order to enjoy Hue-Countdown 2021.

In the ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam, hordes of people join with tourists as they flock to the area around the Hoai River and Hoi An Statue Garden ahead of the launch of the New Year party

A range of art shows are held in the buildup to the countdown on New Year's Eve in Hoi An’s Old Quarter

A view of celebrations in Da Nang

A variety of street art performances are put on in Ha Long city in the northern province of Quang Ninh

Numerous cultural and artistic events are held in Buon Ma Thuot city in Dak Lak province as part of efforts to welcome in the New Year

In An Thoi town in Phu Quoc district of Kien Giang province, a series of functions take place with the participation of leading Vietnamese singers and artists, including the likes of Thu Phuong, Tung Duong, Soobin Hoang Son, Trong Hieu, and Van Mai Huong, along with the musician Huy Tuan.