Ahh what a feeling to spend the last moments of the Lunar calendar in my hometown, Hanoi. The moments are bittersweet….
Bitter moments when I realize that my hometown is no longer the same. It’s changed and evolved so quickly and I can hardly recognize it all. Sadness was the moment I saw my grandparents and realized that they too grew old. But happy and sweet are the moments of joyful reunion. Of family, and love.
Hanoi is far more crowded than I remember. However, in the past two days people have gone back to the countryside to reunite with their loved ones. Hectic moments are no longer here. Instead, I can feel the peace and calmness that I used to know.
Tomorrow is the first day of the Lunar New Year. For us Vietnamese, it will be the year of the Cat. For the rest of the Asian population, it will be the year of the Rabbit. 😉 On this occasion, I wish everyone a really happy new year.
And I hope you enjoy some moments I captured on the streets of Hanoi in the past two days!
Lovely clicks! Happy Chinese New Year!
Happy New Year! 😉
Year of the cat! How fascinating! I am guessing that they chose the cat over the rat?
lovely shots, Happy New Yeat, Anh!
Happy lunar new year to you and your family. I must make an effort to return home next year for CNY. I miss the festive mood and spending time with family.
Happy New Year Anh! Have a great time in Hanoi!
Such beautiful pictures, Anh! I hope you're having a wonderful time in your hometown. Happy Lunar New Year to you too!
Wishing you Xin Nian Kuai Le, Wan Shi Ru Yi and Gong Xi Fa Cai!!! Loved the RED.
Happy New Year Anh. Gorgeous photos.
Happy New Year, Anh! Lunar New Year is always so much more atmospheric spent in Asia and especially, of course, surrounded by family =)
How nice you can celebrate CNY in your hometown!
happy new year anh – how wonderful that you can celebrate with some of your family – I am sure they love having you with them – thanks for sharing such gorgeous photos – truly breathtaking
Wonderful clicks. Hope you are having a great home visit.
Enjoy the Lunar New Year Anh…love the pics of Hanoi
Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year! I loved looking at your pictures, hope to see even more!
Happy Lunar New Year, dear! Beautiful photos and I never knew you guys had a different calendar. I'm sorry to hear some of the less pleasant changes there for you, but it's nice to hear some of the peach is back again. Take care!
Thanks for the visual journey! Gorgeous photo's. Happy New Year!
Am actually curious abt the Year of the Cat and Year of the Rabbit – why the difference? hmmm….
Happy New Year! I loved traveling with you to Hanoi…all of those flowers were so beautiful! I can understand those bittersweet feelings…I'm glad that you were able to return to a place that you love.
How beautiful, I'd love to visit Hanoi one day. Happy Year of the Cat, Anh
Happy New Year Anh! Beautiful Photos
Omg, Anh, your photos are breath taking, just pure magic!! Thank you for sharing your impressions… and a very HAPPY new year of the Cat!
Happy New Year and thanks for taking us home with you via your beautiful pictures
Hello there, I'm new to this blogging thing.
Belated happy new to you! Looks like you had a fabulous time back home. The lovely flowers are making me yearn for the spring here.
Some fantastic photos Anh. It is sometimes scary that things change, but that's all part of life. You too are changing. As long as you still treasure the important things in your life.