VOV.VN - In the vibrant early days of the Lunar Year of the Horse 2026, Trieu Son Dong village in Hue came alive on February 27 as its traditional boat racing festival drew crowds of locals and visitors alike.

VOV.VN - Thousands of women across Vietnam will dress up in Ao Dai (traditional long dress) in support of Vietnam Ao Dai Week from March 1 to 8 as they celebrate the 116th anniversary of International Women’s Day.

A spring incense offering ceremony for the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026 was held on February 25 at Kinh Thien Palace within the World Heritage Site of Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

VOV.VN - The administration of Hanoi plans to host the 11th book fair in the pedestrian area around Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake from October 1-4 to mark the 72nd anniversary of Hanoi’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954–2026).

VOV.VN - The International Gong Festival will be held in Gia Lai province in the fourth quarter of 2026, aiming to promote the unique cultural image of the Central Highlands region to domestic and international tourists.

VOV.VN - The 24th Vietnam Poetry Day will take place on March 3 in the northern province of Quang Ninh under the theme “Before the Vast Sea,” highlighting the country’s maritime identity and cultural resilience, heard a press conference on February 25.

The New Year Concert 2026, celebrating the Year of the Horse, took place at Ho Guom Opera in Hanoi on February 24 evening, drawing senior Party and State leaders, incumbent and former officials, ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, and international guests.

VOV.VN - The 2026 Spring Festival season is unfolding across Vietnam under the theme of promoting spiritual reverence with awareness and civility.

VOV.VN - Tens of thousands of monks, nuns, Buddhists and visitors gathered at Ba Vang Pagoda in Quang Ninh province on February 24 to attend the Spring Festival 2026 marking the Year of the Horse.

VOV.VN - The traditional “running- fire-making -rice-cooking” contest is held annually on the eighth day of the first lunar month at Thi Cam communal house in Xuan Phuong ward, Hanoi. The event recreates the spirit of military training in ancient times while preserving a longstanding cultural tradition.

The Politburo's Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture identifies culture as the spiritual foundation of society and an internal resource for sustainable development, serving as a link connecting communities and strengthening social consensus.

VOV.VN - Two more Vietnamese celebrities Miss Vietnam Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen and Miss Grand Vietnam Doan Thien An have been officially nominated for the 2026 Top 100 Most Beautiful Faces in the World, an annual ranking by TC Candler.

VOV.VN - As many as 23 photos by Australian photographer Tony Miller are on display in Da Lat, offering audiences a quiet gaze, shaped by light and time.

VOV.VN - Tens of thousands of locals and visitors flocked to the Vieng Market Festival in Ninh Binh province on February 23, immersing themselves in the centuries-old tradition of “buying luck and selling misfortune” at the once-a-year night market associated with the historic Phu Day complex.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese collectors are devoted to restoring and preserving vintage mechanical clocks from Europe and beyond, with their passion for rare designs, original parts, and melodic chimes highlighting a unique cultural movement that honours history while keeping the rhythm of time alive.

VOV.VN - The 2026 Huong Pagoda Tourism Festival took place at Thien Tru Pagoda courtyard in Huong Son commune, Hanoi, on February 22 (the sixth day of the Lunar New Year), drawing tens of thousands of residents and visitors for early spring prayers.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has a rich tradition of folk music that, for centuries, has bound its people to their homeland and helped forge a spirit that contributed to defeating invading forces.

VOV.VN - Beneath shimmering lanterns and vibrant spring colors, Hoa Lu Old Town in northern Vietnam welcomed thousands of visitors during the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, as its signature cuisine, traditional folk games and nightly street performances brought the former imperial capital vividly back to life.

VOV.VN - Sli cake of the Tay and Nung ethnic people is a beloved Lunar New Year (Tet) specialty from Thai Nguyen province northern Vietnam, blending puffed sticky rice, cane syrup, and centuries-old tradition.

VOV.VN - Thousands of residents and visitors gathered at the Dong Da National Special Relic Site on February 21 (the 5th day of the Lunar New Year) to commemorate the 237th anniversary of the Ngoc Hoi–Dong Da Victory (1789–2026).

Vietnam is drumming up global attention with the construction of the Trong Dong (Bronze Drum) Stadium, a 135,000-seat venue that, once completed, will become the largest stadium in the world.

VOV.VN - In recent years, traditional Vietnamese attire, once largely confined to museums, academic texts, and ceremonial occasions, has re-emerged vibrantly in urban cultural life.

VOV.VN - Large crowds of people flock to the Âm Dương Market (Yin-Yang market) in Bac Ninh province held at midnight on February 20 with the spiritual meaning of “buying luck and selling misfortune”, offering a symbolic space where the living and the deceased are believed to meet.

VOV.VN - The Mai Dong Traditional Wrestling Festival opened on February 20 (the fourth day of the Lunar New Year) at Mai Dong Communal House in Tuong Mai Ward, Hanoi, in a vibrant and festive atmosphere. The annual event is a distinctive folk festival that reflects the historical and cultural heritage as well as the martial spirit of Thang Long, the former name of Hanoi.

Vietnam’s central region bursts into life each early spring, as a series of distinctive, centuries-old festivals draw both locals and visitors into celebrations steeped in deep cultural heritage and communal tradition.

VOV.VN - Taking part in traditional festivals in Vietnam’s Northwest highlands is one of the goals many visitors set when exploring the region’s nature, culture and people. An indispensable part of those festivals, especially during the Lunar New Year (Tet) and spring celebrations, is the traditional folk games enjoyed by both local residents and visitors.

VOV.VN - The Tay ethnic people in northern Vietnam preserve rich Lunar New Year (Tet) traditions, from ancestral rituals and traditional cuisine to folk games and the Lồng Tồng festival.

In the vast treasure trove of Vietnamese folk art, Xoan singing stands as a unique jewel, inextricably linked to the worship of the Hung Kings — the nation's legendary founders.

VOV.VN - In the collective memory of Hanoians, Lunar New Year (Tet) in Ngoc Ha flower village was once a season of blossoms, sleepless nights tending chrysanthemums and peach trees, and families gathering around wood fires to boil bánh chưng (traditional Tet cake) through the winter chill.

VOV.VN - Amid the joyful atmosphere of the first days of the Lunar New Year, smiles can be seen on the faces of Khmer ethnic people across their hamlets in Can Tho City, as they bid farewell to the old year with positive changes and welcome the new year with hopes for a more prosperous and fulfilling life.