VOV.VN - On the first day of the Lunar New Year(Tet), large numbers of Hanoi residents visited the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam), where the calligraphy area drew long queues of people seeking characters for the new year.

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 - Brilliant fireworks illuminated the skies across Vietnam at midnight on February 17 as thousands gathered to welcome the Lunar New Year 2026 – Year of the Horse - in an atmosphere filled with celebration and emotion.

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 - As families across the country eagerly prepared to welcome the Lunar New Year, the North-South express train SE3 from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City quietly began to roll, carrying with it not only passengers, but also joy, anticipation and emotions that accompany the long-awaited journey home for reunion.

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 - Preparations at Hanoi’s New Year’s Eve fireworks sites are carried out with strict procedures and clear responsibility. Each firework is inspected and installed in line with rigorous technical protocols, reflecting precision and discipline to ensure a safe launch during the display.

VOV.VN - On the morning of January 29, on the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, Party General Secretary To Lam offered incense at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel and House 67. Those attending included Politburo member, Secretariat member and Head of the Party Central Committee’s Organization Commission Le Minh Hung, and Chairman of the Party Central Committee Office Pham Gia Tuc.

VOV.VN - As celebrations for the Lunar New Year of the Horse across Vietnam, Vessel 17 of Brigade 171 under Naval Region 2 sailed thousands of nautical miles to take part in the Multinational Naval Exercise MILAN 2026 in India.

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.

VOV.VN - For travelers seeking a more personal journey, the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday offers an opportunity to connect deeply with local culture, from southern pilgrimages to ancient stone villages in the northern mountains.

VOV.VN - Amid January’s rough seas, the vessel Bringing Early Spring to Truong Sa crosses open waters, carrying warmth from the mainland to Song Tu Tay, Sinh Ton and Truong Sa (the Spratly Islands). Meaningful gifts are handed directly to soldiers and civilians, conveying the nation’s trust and affection to those living and serving at the maritime frontline.

VOV.VN - Visiting and extending Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to the Voice of Vietnam (VOV), Party General Secretary To Lam said he is deeply moved as he shares with the national broadcaster’s officials, staff and technicians, describing them as those who “keep watch over the airwaves and maintain the nation’s information pulse.”

VOV.VN -The spring flower display at Ly Thai To Flower Garden opens to residents and visitors from the morning of February 13. The largest event of its kind in Hanoi for the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, it features around 300 peach trees, including ancient-root, sculpted and natural varieties from northern provi

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 - At grilling sites across Cua Lo Ward, central Nghe An province, tonnes of fish are grilled around the clock over charcoal fires and shipped out continuously to supply the market ahead of the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026.

VOV.VN - Tan Son Nhat International Airport handled 160,459 passengers on February 11 (the 24th day of the 12th lunar month), operating 1,063 flights, surpassing projections and marking an earlier-than-expected start to the Tet travel peak.

VOV.VN - In the run-up to the 2026 Lunar New Year, the flower, ornamental plant and traditional arts market in Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak, in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, is bustling with residents and visitors.

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 - In recent days, households in Tranh Khuc, on the outskirts of Hanoi, have been working at full stretch as Tet approaches, mobilising entire families for every stage of making banh chung (square sticky rice cakes traditionally prepared for the Lunar New Year). The annual peak production period typically runs from the 20th day of the twelfth lunar month through the full moon of the first lunar month.

VOV.VN - The traditional atmosphere of Tet, Vietnam’s Lunar New Year, is being vividly recreated at East Sea Park in Da Nang from February 6-10, offering both locals and international visitors a glimpse into the country’s festive heritage.

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.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Authority of Ethnic Culture organised the 2026 “Green Chưng Cake – Tet for the Poor” programme and the traditional New Year bamboo pole-raising ritual at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on February 8 - the 21st day of the last lunar month.

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi held the Gate-Opening Ceremony at O Quan Chuong Gate — the last largely intact city gate of ancient Thang Long – on February 8 as part of the “Vietnamese Tet – Tet in the Old Quarter” programme to welcome the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026.

VOV.VN - Party chief To Lam has concluded his state visit to Cambodia, where he co-chaired a summit between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Cambodian People’s Party, as well as a trilateral meeting of the leaders of the ruling parties of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

VOV.VN - Visitors to the 2026 Spring Fair have recently been drawn to an exhibition area featuring specialties from the northwest highlandsthat captivate diners with their quality and rich cultural identity.

VOV.VN - Mazen Turki El Qadi, Speaker of Jordan’s House of Representatives, paid an official visit to Vietnam from February 2–5 at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

VOV.VN - As the Lunar New Year 2026 approaches, the traditional incense-making village in Son Nam ward, Hung Yen province, is entering its busiest season of the year.

VOV.VN - In the early days of the new year, Da Lat is draped in the soft pink hues of cherry blossoms, a signature flower heralding spring in the central highland city. This year, the blossoms have burst into full bloom across many locations, creating scenery widely considered the most stunning in recent years.

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.