Bac Ha market comes alive ahead of Tet with wild peaches and white plums

Bac Ha market comes alive ahead of Tet with wild peaches and white plums

VOV.VN - In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year or Tet, Bac Ha market, in northern Lao Cai province, enters its most picturesque season of the year. The northern highland market grows lively and colorful, filled with spring blooms and a festive pre-Tet atmosphere.

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Incense-making village in Hung Yen bustles ahead of Lunar New Year
Da Lat glows pink as cherry blossoms reach peak bloom in years
Top Lao leader hosts official welcome ceremony for Party chief To Lam
Top Lao leader hosts official welcome ceremony for Party chief To Lam

VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith has presided over an official welcome ceremony for Party General Secretary To Lam.

Top Lao leader hosts official welcome ceremony for Party chief To Lam
Cherry blossoms paint Moc Chau Plateau pink, drawing spring visitors
Cherry blossoms paint Moc Chau Plateau pink, drawing spring visitors

VOV.VN - The Moc Chau National Tourist Area in northern Vietnam is being transformed into a sea of pink as cherry blossoms burst into full bloom at the start of spring, attracting large numbers of visitors.

Cherry blossoms paint Moc Chau Plateau pink, drawing spring visitors
Hang Luoc flower market evokes Tet memories past and present in the heart of Hanoi
Hang Luoc flower market evokes Tet memories past and present in the heart of Hanoi

VOV.VN - In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year (Tet), Hang Luoc flower market once again draws crowds of residents out to welcome spring, shop for peach blossoms, ornamental plants and festive decorations. Despite many changes over time, Hanoi’s oldest Tet flower market has retained its familiar atmosphere, evoking memories of Tet past and present amid the Old Quarter.

Hang Luoc flower market evokes Tet memories past and present in the heart of Hanoi
Bat Trang pottery village ramps up production for Lunar New Year festival
Bat Trang pottery village ramps up production for Lunar New Year festival

VOV.VN - In the run-up to the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, workshops in Bat Trang pottery village, Hanoi, are operating at full capacity to meet rising demand for horse-shaped figurines ahead of Tet.

Bat Trang pottery village ramps up production for Lunar New Year festival
Party and State leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum
Party and State leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum

VOV.VN - Marking the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) (February 3, 1930 - February 3, 2026), a delegation representing the Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, the President, the Government and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front laid wreaths and paid

Party and State leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum
Eight Tet-themed exhibition spaces at Spring Fair 2026
Eight Tet-themed exhibition spaces at Spring Fair 2026

VOV.VN - The Spring Fair 2026 opened to visitors on February 2, presenting eight carefully curated exhibition spaces that highlight the colours and cultural traditions of the Tet holiday at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre in Dong Anh, Hanoi.

Eight Tet-themed exhibition spaces at Spring Fair 2026
Vibrant spring colours at Spring Fair 2026’s opening ceremony
Vibrant spring colours at Spring Fair 2026’s opening ceremony

VOV.VN - The first Spring Fair 2026, themed “Connecting Prosperity – Welcoming a Glorious Spring,” opened amidst a vibrant spring atmosphere at the Vietnam Exposition Centre on February 2 in the presence of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Vibrant spring colours at Spring Fair 2026’s opening ceremony
Cherry blossoms burst into bloom in Da Lat as spring arrives
Cherry blossoms burst into bloom in Da Lat as spring arrives

VOV.VN - Cherry blossom trees are blooming across Da Lat in Vietnam’s Lam Dong province as spring arrives, turning many streets and areas around Xuan Huong Lake pink and drawing crowds of residents and visitors for photos and sightseeing.

Cherry blossoms burst into bloom in Da Lat as spring arrives
Spring colours spread across Hanoi’s Old Quarter ahead of Lunar New Year 2026
Spring colours spread across Hanoi’s Old Quarter ahead of Lunar New Year 2026

VOV.VN - From January 30, shops in Hanoi’s Old Quarter began selling Lunar New Year decorations, marking the start of the busiest period of the year as the Year of the Horse (Binh Ngo) is approaching.

Spring colours spread across Hanoi’s Old Quarter ahead of Lunar New Year 2026
200-year-old rice paper village busy preparing for Tet
200-year-old rice paper village busy preparing for Tet

VOV.VN - The more than 200-year-old rice paper village in Thuan Hung ward, Can Tho city, is entering the biggest season of the year as the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) is drawing near.

200-year-old rice paper village busy preparing for Tet
Images of the world’s rarest snub-nosed monkey in Tuyen Quang
Images of the world’s rarest snub-nosed monkey in Tuyen Quang

VOV.VN -The Tonkin snub-nosed monkey, listed as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, has a local population of around 160 individuals in the Khau Ca forest in Tuyen Quang province.

Images of the world’s rarest snub-nosed monkey in Tuyen Quang
A closer look at a unique collection of ceramic horses for Tet
A closer look at a unique collection of ceramic horses for Tet

VOV.VN - Welcoming the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, a ceramic workshop in Lai Thieu Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, has unveiled a new collection of zodiac figurines titled Ngọ Nam (Southern Horse), inspired by the image of the horse symbolising the open-spirited, resilient and vibrant character of southern Vietnam.

A closer look at a unique collection of ceramic horses for Tet
24k gold-plated horse sculpture for Lunar New Year celebration
24k gold-plated horse sculpture for Lunar New Year celebration

VOV.VN - 24k gold-plated horse figurines are emerging as popular Tet gifts as the Lunar New Year of the Horse draws near, with many believing that displaying the zodiac symbol will bring luck and prosperity.

24k gold-plated horse sculpture for Lunar New Year celebration
Top Lao leader Thongloun Sisoulith warmly welcomed in Hanoi on State visit
Top Lao leader Thongloun Sisoulith warmly welcomed in Hanoi on State visit

VOV.VN - Vietnam's Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse hosted a welcoming ceremony in Hanoi on January 26 for Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse who arrived there for a two-day State visit to Vietnam.

Top Lao leader Thongloun Sisoulith warmly welcomed in Hanoi on State visit
Early cherry blossoms bring colour to Vietnam’s northern borderland
Early cherry blossoms bring colour to Vietnam’s northern borderland

VOV.VN - The gentle pink hues have become an early-spring highlight, drawing crowds of local residents and visitors to Pa Khoang reservoir in the northwestern border province of Dien Bien.

Early cherry blossoms bring colour to Vietnam’s northern borderland
Vietnam U23 welcomed home by fans after Asian Cup campaign
Vietnam U23 welcomed home by fans after Asian Cup campaign

VOV.VN - Head coach Kim Sang-sik and the Vietnamese team returned home to a warm welcome from thousands of fans on the evening of January 24 following their impressive performance at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.

Vietnam U23 welcomed home by fans after Asian Cup campaign
Hanoi flower growers rush to prepare for Lunar New Year demand
Hanoi flower growers rush to prepare for Lunar New Year demand

VOV.VN - With the Lunar New Year (Tet) fast approaching, flower growers in Hanoi’s Tay Tuu village have been extremely busy in recent days taking care of their gardens in preparation for Tet - the country’s biggest holiday of the year.

Hanoi flower growers rush to prepare for Lunar New Year demand
Special art programme celebrates National Party Congress success
Special art programme celebrates National Party Congress success

VOV.VN - A special art programme titled “Under the Glorious Flag of the Party” took place at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on January 23, celebrating the successful conclusion of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Special art programme celebrates National Party Congress success
Fireworks light up Hanoi sky to celebrate National Party Congress success
Fireworks light up Hanoi sky to celebrate National Party Congress success

VOV.VN - A high-altitude fireworks show illuminated Hanoi’s night sky on January 23 as part of a special art programme to mark the success of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Fireworks light up Hanoi sky to celebrate National Party Congress success
Phu Son’s bougainvillea kingdom in full bloom ahead of Lunar New Year
Phu Son’s bougainvillea kingdom in full bloom ahead of Lunar New Year

VOV.VN - In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse 2026, the “bougainvillea kingdom” in Vinh Thanh commune, Vinh Long province, is in the final rush as the festive season approaches. A strong shift from production scale to market-oriented thinking is fueling hopes of a bumper season for local growers.

Phu Son’s bougainvillea kingdom in full bloom ahead of Lunar New Year
Spectacular fireworks rehearsal marks 14th National Party Congress
Spectacular fireworks rehearsal marks 14th National Party Congress

VOV.VN - A full rehearsal of a fireworks and pyrotechnics display celebrating the success of the 14th National Party Congress was held at Hanoi’s My Dinh National Stadium on the evening of January 21.

Spectacular fireworks rehearsal marks 14th National Party Congress
“Mã Đáo”-Horse as a symbol of success in Vietnamese culture
“Mã Đáo”-Horse as a symbol of success in Vietnamese culture

VOV.VN -The “Mã Đáo” exhibition, held by Hoan Kiem Lake during Spring Binh Ngo 2026, highlights the horse as a traditional symbol of success (“Mã đáo thành công”), and as a link between Vietnam’s cultural heritage and its contemporary development journey.

“Mã Đáo”-Horse as a symbol of success in Vietnamese culture
Group discussions on documents submitted to 14th National Party Congress
Group discussions on documents submitted to 14th National Party Congress

VOV.VN - As part of the ongoing programme of the 14th National Party Congress, delegates worked in their respective groups to discuss documents submitted to the congress on the afternoon of January 20 in Hanoi.

Group discussions on documents submitted to 14th National Party Congress
Unique bonsai kumquat trees mark Lunar New Year of Horse
Unique bonsai kumquat trees mark Lunar New Year of Horse

VOV.VN - Kumquat bonsai trees shaped like horses, vases and gold bullions are proving popular among customers seeking home decorations for the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

Unique bonsai kumquat trees mark Lunar New Year of Horse
Opening ceremony of 14th National Party Congress in pictures
Opening ceremony of 14th National Party Congress in pictures

VOV.VN - The 14th National Party Congress opened solemnly on the morning of January 20, at the National Convention Center in Hanoi.

Opening ceremony of 14th National Party Congress in pictures
Incumbent and former Party and State leaders attend 14th National Party Congress
Incumbent and former Party and State leaders attend 14th National Party Congress

VOV.VN - The 14th National Party Congress opened solemnly on the morning of January 20 at the National Convention Center in Hanoi, with incumbent and former Party and State leaders in attendance.

Incumbent and former Party and State leaders attend 14th National Party Congress
New look for forest-crossing routes in Vietnam’s Northeast
New look for forest-crossing routes in Vietnam’s Northeast

VOV.VN - Strategic transport infrastructure upgrades under the 13th National Party Congress have transformed forest-crossing roads in Vietnam’s northeastern mountains, opening new links between urban centres and remote areas and supporting faster, more sustainable growth.

New look for forest-crossing routes in Vietnam’s Northeast
National Party Congress preparatory session in photos
National Party Congress preparatory session in photos

VOV.VN - The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam held its preparatory session at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on January 19, with the participation of 1,586 delegates representing more than 5.6 million Party members nationwide

National Party Congress preparatory session in photos
Highlights of special concert “Forever Faith in the Party” 2026
Highlights of special concert “Forever Faith in the Party” 2026

VOV.VN - A special artistic concert “Forever Faith in the Party” is held at Ho Guom Theatre in Hanoi on January 16, marking the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930- February 3, 2026) and welcoming the 14th National Party Congress.

Highlights of special concert “Forever Faith in the Party” 2026
New check-in spots open for young visitors at Hanoi Museum from February 3
New check-in spots open for young visitors at Hanoi Museum from February 3

VOV.VN - After a period of closure for content preparation, the Hanoi Museum will welcome visitors again from February 3, featuring “Long Ma khai van,” a themed show highlighting the nation’s historical and cultural heritage, which also marks the opening of the museum’s second-phase exhibition space.

New check-in spots open for young visitors at Hanoi Museum from February 3