Despite economic difficulties, every one still welcomed New Year 2013 warmly and joyfully. In the evening of Dec. 31, every one flocked to Bach Dang Street to welcome New Year. Nguyen Duy Liem in Thuan An town, said “Ambience of welcoming New Year in Binh Duong was similar to HCMC but Binh Duong-based wide roads create convenience for holiday-makers’ contemplation”.

In other areas such as Di An and Thuan An towns’ hubs overwhelmed flower roads and lights and entertainment areas for laborers. Dai Tien Phat Co. Ltd in An Phu ward, Thuan An town held a music show for over 500 workers. Worker Le Thi Tien, said “We are workers in dire need of such small New Year parties and we hope that the company will continue holding many useful programs for workers”.

Also the same day, people in remote communes also welcomed New Year lively. Bui Manh Thang in Nuoc Vang hamlet, An Binh commune, Phu Giao district said that Khmer people in Phu Giao district held New Year’s Eve parties lively and warmly.

At Dai Nam Tourism Site in Hiep An ward, Thu Dau Mot city, the number of visitors increased over 200% from ordinary days. Meanwhile, many families arrived at Cau Ngang Tourism Site in Thuan An town to enjoy specialty fruits. Across streets in My Phuoc township, Ben Cat district, everywhere witnessed New Year parties of families.

In Tan Uyen district, a music show was held in the New Year’s Eve with the performance of singers from HCMC.

Earlier, the district also organized many traditional activities such as regatta, cross country running with the participation of more than 500 athletes…

Reported by political reporters – Translated by A.C