Ho Chi Minh City streets deserted on the 29th of Tet

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Ho Chi Minh City - February 16th (December 29th of the lunar calendar), the streets in Ho Chi Minh City became more airy and peaceful than usual.

Khác với cảnh đông đúc, hối hả của những ngày trước đó, đường phố TPHCM trong ngày 29 Tết mang một diện mạo khá đặc biệt.
Unlike the crowded and bustling scene of previous days, the streets of Ho Chi Minh City on the 29th of Tet have a rather special appearance.
Nhiều trục đường trung tâm vốn tấp nập xe cộ nay trở nên rộng rãi, việc di chuyển thuận lợi hơn.
Many central roads such as Ly Thai To, Cach Mang Thang Tam, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai... which were already bustling with vehicles, are now spacious, making travel more convenient.
Dòng xe vẫn đều đặn trên đường 3 tháng 2 nhưng không còn cảnh chen chúc, kẹt xe kéo dài như thường ngày.
The traffic flow is still regular on 3 Thang 2 street, but there is no longer the scene of jostling and prolonged traffic jams as usual.
Trên nhiều tuyến đường, hình ảnh người dân chở hoa, cây cảnh về nhà vẫn xuất hiện, góp thêm sắc màu Xuân cho phố xá.
On many roads, images of people carrying flowers and ornamental plants home, adding more Spring colors to the streets.
Nhiều người lao động, sinh viên đã rời thành phố để về quê, khiến mật độ giao thông giảm đáng kể.
Nam Ky Khoi Nghia street is not too bustling.
Nhiều người lao động, sinh viên đã rời thành phố để về quê, khiến mật độ giao thông giảm đáng kể.
Many workers and students have left the city to return to their hometowns, causing traffic density to decrease significantly.
Thành phố đông đúc thường ngày trở nên “dễ thở” hơn, mang lại cảm giác nhẹ nhàng, khác biệt.
The crowded city that is usually crowded becomes "easier to breathe", bringing a feeling of lightness and difference.
Không còn sự vội vã thường thấy, nhịp sống dường như chậm lại, nhường chỗ cho cảm giác thư thái hiếm hoi giữa đô thị đông đúc.
No longer the usual haste, the pace of life seems to slow down, giving way to a rare feeling of relaxation in the crowded city.
Dù trầm lắng hơn, TPHCM những ngày này vẫn giữ được nét rộn ràng rất riêng. Từ những góc phố được trang trí bắt mắt, những bản nhạc Xuân vang lên từ cửa hàng, quán cà phê, cho đến tâm trạng háo hức của người dân, tất cả hòa quyện tạo nên bức tranh cuối năm vừa yên bình vừa đầy sức sống.
Although quieter, Ho Chi Minh City these days still retains a very unique bustling style. From eye-catchingly decorated street corners, spring music echoing from shops and cafes, to the eager mood of the people, all blend together to create a year-end picture that is both peaceful and full of life.
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