Hanoi City People's Committee has approved a plan to organize cultural and sports activities to mark Spring 2013 and the 83rd founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
Accordingly, fireworks will be set off at 29 places in the city on the lunar New Year's Eve.
The city will coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to organize a programme to exchange with overseas Vietnamese who return to Vietnam for Tet holidays.
Art performances will be held at historical sites around the city.
Folk games, activities introducing the specific cultures of localities and sport activities will be held at district centres and cultural establishments. Professional artist troupes will perform at public places in the suburbs and disadvantaged areas, especially in remote areas. Films will be screened at cinemas.