VOV.VN - Every spring, as the Lunar New Year (Tet) arrives, the people of Hanoi begin their year with a meaningful spiritual journey: visiting Four Sacred Temples of the former Thang Long Imperial Citadel to pray for peace and good fortune.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s water puppetry, a unique art form dating back to the 11th century, is emerging as a cultural ambassador as the country seeks UNESCO recognition.

VOV.VN - Tens of thousands of residents and visitors gathered around Hoan Kiem Lake, the My Dinh National Stadium, and other designated launch sites across the capital at midnight on February 17 to watch the multi-coloured spectacle of an elaborate fireworks display welcoming the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese peacekeepers at the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) celebrate Lunar New Year (Tet) in Bentiu, South Sudan, balancing security duties with cultural traditions.

VOV.VN - Eight towering horse figures, each nearly 10 meters tall, are among the most eye-catching installations drawing residents and visitors to check in at the flower and light technology boulevard along Ha Long Bay in northern Quang Ninh province.

VOV.VN - Nguyen Hue Flower Street, most anticipated event during the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival in Ho Chi Minh City, opened on February 15, drawing large crowds of residents and visitors as Tet celebrations approach.

VOV.VN - At the Hue Spring Festival 2026 welcoming the Lunar New Year of the Horse, the horse mascot has been installed along both banks of the Huong River, with prominent displays at the central fountain area, in front of Quoc Hoc Hue High School, and at Thuong Bac Park.

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has agreed to submit the nomination dossier for the documentary heritage of the archives on Indochina preserved in France and Vietnam (1862–1954) to UNESCO for inscription on the Memory of the World Register.

Horses have long been a familiar part of Vietnamese culture, accompanying people from daily life and farming to the battlefield, and often appearing alongside images of generals, deities, honour, and scholarly achievement.

VOV.VN - The Tet Book Street Festival 2026, running from February 15 to 22, 2026, has brought together more than 20 publishing houses from across Vietnam, offering a diverse cultural space in the Lunar New Year or Tet.

At the 2026 Spring Fair, the image of the horse – the mascot of this Lunar Year – has emerged prominently across exhibition spaces and in a wide range of finely crafted gemstone sculptures.

VOV.VN - Streets across Hanoi take on a festive look ahead of the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, with parks and flower gardens filled with spring colors. Around Hoan Kiem Lake, Thong Nhat Park, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, floral displays and horse-themed decorations line public spaces.

VOV.VN - The largest spring flower display in Hanoi opened at the Ly Thai To Flower Garden by Hoan Kiem Lake on February 13, offering residents and visitors a vibrant cultural space to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Thai Ha Books JSC had the opportunity to connect to copyright holders and exchange content with large publishers worldwide at the 11th International Istanbul Publishing Fellowship Programme 2026, held in Istanbul, Turkey, from February 10-12.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has just launched a nationwide photo and video contest titled “Happy Tet” as part of the broader “Happy Vietnam” programme to showcase a peaceful, warm and humane Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Foreign visitors are stepping beyond sightseeing to immerse themselves in the cultural traditions of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, taking part in hands-on Lunar New Year (Tet) preparations ahead of the Year of the Horse 2026.

The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre launched the “Tet at Royal Palace” programme on February 11 at Phu Noi Vu (Internal Affairs Office) within the Hue Imperial Citadel with a series of special cultural activities.

VOV.VN - The Australian Embassy in Vietnam has extended Lunar New Year greetings while reviewing progress across key areas of cooperation, with Ambassador Gillian Bird and embassy officials expressing confidence in the continued growth of the Vietnam–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

VOV.VN - In Can Tho City, young Khmer artisans are turning traditional craftsmanship into sustainable livelihoods, blending entrepreneurial ambition with a strong commitment to preserving and promoting their community’s cultural heritage.

VOV.VN - The Embassy of Vietnam in Russia on February 12 organised a traditional bánh chưng (square sticky rice cake) wrapping gathering to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year (Year of the Horse 2026).

The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre on February 11 staged a reenactment of the Nguyen Dynasty’s Thiet Trieu (Royal Audience) ceremony at the Imperial Citadel of Hue to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival.

VOV.VN - The Dien Bien Ban Flower Festival 2026 will take place from March 20 to 26 on a province-wide scale, featuring a diverse programme of cultural, sports and tourism activities.

Cultural bonds and people-to-people exchanges continue to serve as a strong foundation of Vietnam – Poland relations, Polish Ambassador to Vietnam Joanna Skoczek has said.

VOV.VN - The annual spring calligraphy festival will return to Ho Van area, within the Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam Special National Relic, Hanoi, on February 11 to kick-start a series of cultural activities in celebration of the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026.

VOV.VN - A special music programme titled “Friendship Melodies” was held in Ho Chi Minh City on February 10, bringing together representatives from the consulate generals, trade offices, business associations and foreign non-governmental organisations.

VOV.VN - The VietCharm Culture & Dining Show, Vietnam’s first high-end cultural and culinary performance experience, will officially launch during the Lunar New Year 2026 at the historic Reunification Palace complex in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - The Thang Long–Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre on February 10 hosted a re-enactment of the traditional “Tống cựu, nghinh tân” (farewell to the old, welcome the new) ritual at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, offering visitors a glimpse into royal Tet festivities of the past.

VOV.VN - On the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Horse, Ambassadors of G4 countries to Vietnam – Canada, New Zealand, Norway and Switzerland – have extended their Tet greetings to the people across the country, while playing football with local children, sending message of togetherness, joy, and hope in new year.

An exhibition called Cultural Space of Quoc Tu Giam, or Imperial Academy, has been launched by the Van Mieu–Quoc Tu Giam Culture and Science Centre, aiming to popularize the national special relic’s historic and cultural values.

VOV.VN - Tokyo Girls Collection, Japan’s well-known fashion event combining runway shows and live music, will be held in Vietnam for the first time, featuring artists from both countries.