Hanoi’s Ho Tay (West Lake) was the backdrop for an awe-inspiring event on Saturday evening, marking Vietnam’s Lunar New Year (Tet) with a dazzling 2,025-drone light show synchronized with traditional Vietnamese music.

The event drew thousands of attendees, making it an unforgettable highlight of the New Year festivities.

The show served as the opening event for the Hanoi International Light Festival 2025.

Organized by the Hanoi administration, Tay Ho District People’s Committee, and Nhan Dan (People) newspaper, the show was aimed at promoting joy, unity, and hope for a prosperous new year while celebrating Hanoi’s cultural heritage.

The event featured a groundbreaking combination of cutting-edge drone light technology and traditional Vietnamese symphonic music, creating a mesmerizing artistic spectacle.

Dang Le Minh Tri, the program's chief director, described this event as an unprecedented fusion of a drone light show and a modern symphony orchestra set against the backdrop of West Lake, bringing a new, fascinating, and exciting experience to the audience, according to the Vietnam News Agency.

The program brought together top artists from Vietnam, representing a blend of tradition and modernity.

Alongside other performers, they delivered outstanding musical and dance performances, guiding the audience through a wide range of emotions throughout the show.

Crowds began gathering early in the evening, with tens of thousands of residents and tourists converging at the intersection of Nguyen Hoang Ton and Lac Long Quan Streets in Tay Ho District to secure prime viewing spots.

At approximately 8:40 pm, following an array of captivating musical and artistic performances, the much-anticipated drone show began.

Against a musical backdrop, 2,025 drones ascended into the sky, forming intricate images and vibrant text that illuminated Hanoi’s night sky.

The display narrated stories of Hanoi’s millennia-old history and rich cultural heritage, evoking profound emotions among the spectators.

One audience member, Thanh Huyen from Ba Dinh District, expressed her amazement at witnessing the drone show live for the first time.

“Compared to videos I’ve seen before, experiencing it in person was far more emotional and impactful,” she shared.

Another attendee, Pham Dao from Bac Tu Liem District, praised the event as a visually stunning experience for her family.

She noted the increasing number of artistic events held at West Lake in recent years, adding vibrancy to the city’s Lunar New Year celebrations.

Le Quoc Minh, editor-in-chief of Nhan Dan, described the event as more than just a “feast of music and lights,” highlighting its role in fostering pride in Hanoi’s cultural heritage and enhancing the city’s status as a leading cultural and creative hub in the region, according to the Vietnam News Agency.

“The event is also meant to boost tourism and contribute to the development of Hanoi’s night-time economy,” he added.

With free admission, the ‘Light Concert – Welcoming New Year 2025’ ensured accessibility for all, inviting everyone to immerse themselves in an artistic celebration of the Lunar New Year vibes.

The show’s resounding success and widespread appeal have fueled hopes that it will become an annual tradition eagerly anticipated by the public.

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