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).

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 - Vietnamese people observe Kitchen Gods Day on the 23rd day of the last lunar month, a traditional ritual symbolising family values, moral reflection and hopes for peace and prosperity ahead of the Lunar New Year.

Lunar New Year (Tet) celebrations organised by Vietnamese communities abroad have helped strengthen community ties and promote cultural exchange, with a series of festive events held across Europe, Asia, and the US.

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.

Ho Chi Minh City’s merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau has formed an expansive mega-city, broadening the scale and diversity of its cultural heritage landscape while presenting fresh opportunities and challenges that demand a more coordinated and forward-looking preservation strategy.

The Spring Festival of the Year of the Horse 2026 officially opened in Hanoi on February 6, featuring a wide range of cultural and artistic activities to mark the success of the 14th National Party Congress and the 96th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

The Happy Tet programme 2026, themed “Tet is Happiness”, was launched at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi on February 6, offering a diverse array of vibrant cultural activities in the lead-up to the country's largest spring festival.

VOV.VN - The Embassy of Vietnam in China, in coordination with Vietnamese restaurants operating locally, organised the “Vietnam Phở Day” event on February 5.

VOV.VN - The first Spring Fair 2026 in Hanoi is bringing together regional specialties from across Vietnam, offering visitors a chance to shop for local products while exploring the country’s diverse culinary traditions and cultural heritage.