In Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District, voters wear masks and maintain social distancing during a rehearsal for the election to be held May 23 to choose new members for the legislative National Assembly and for the People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 term.
The election this year is like no other as it takes place at a time when Vietnam is tackling its fourth Covid-19 wave, requiring the entire voting process to follow pandemic prevention protocols.
An election banner is placed above another one that cautions people to not enter the park to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Hanoi has banned gatherings of more than 10 people in public places, even for exercising and other sporting activities. It has asked residents not to go out unnecessarily and cooperate in stopping community transmission of the novel coronavirus.
A police patrol pickup drives past an election banner that says: "Voting directly contributes to building a rules based state of the people, by the people, for the people."
A billboard in Hanoi depicts Vietnamese people from all walks of life coming together to cast their votes on Election Day, which is described as "A day for all."
A man sets up a standee of Covid protocol reminders next to a board listing candidates at a polling station in Hanoi.
Banners at HCMC’s iconic Ben Thanh Market, which has been much less crowded since Covid-19 restrictions kept foreign visitors away.
Billboards on a HCMC street call on people to vote in the upcoming parliamentary polls.
There are 866 candidates nationwide, including nine who nominated themselves, and 500 will be elected to the 15th National Assembly.
In Da Nang, election banners have been erected on major streets, including those near the central city's iconic Dragon Bridge.
