Each firework show is scheduled to last for 15 minutes from 0 a.m. to 0:15 a.m. on January 1, 2023, in six areas, namely Hoan Kiem Lake, Thong Nhat Park, My Dinh National Stadium, Lac Long Quan flower garden, Son Tay ancient citadel, and Van Quan Lake.

Hanoi has also assigned relevant departments and agencies to make preparations for the fireworks in order to ensure the utmost level safety and security.

The capital earlier canceled firework shows for two years due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over the past two years, local authorities have only permitted fireworks to be set off to celebrate the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, at just one location.

This year workers will have three days off from January 1, 2023, to January 3, 2023. A countdown event is scheduled to take place at August Revolution Square in Hoan Kiem district on the night of December 31.