Tết Around Town

VOV.VN - As Vietnam welcomes the Lunar New Year, thousands of domestic and international visitors flock to the Imperial Citadel of Hue to experience traditional spring rituals, royal performances and the vibrant cultural atmosphere marking the country’s most important holiday.

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 - More than 2,300 international visitors arrived at Ha Long International Cruise Port, on February 17, the first day of the Lunar New Year of the Horse, becoming the first overseas guests to open the season for tourism in Quang Ninh province in the lunar year.

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 - 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 - 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 - Each Lunar New Year, as peach blossoms in the north and apricot flowers in the south brighten the streets, Vietnam traditionally greets spring with optimism. But Spring 2026 carries a significance that extends beyond seasonal renewal.

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 - Phở, Vietnam’s iconic noodle soup, is officially recognised as national heritage and is now emerging as a global cultural symbol in the creative economy.

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 - In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year (Tet), the centuries-old rice paper village of Thuan Hung in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho hums with activity, blending tradition and modern machinery to keep pace with rising orders.

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.

VOV.VN - In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year (Tet), Ho Chi Minh City is awash in festive red. From inner-city streets to suburban neighbourhoods, vibrant spring decorations, yellow apricot blossoms and chrysanthemums recreate the atmosphere of a traditional Vietnamese Tet, evoking memories of the past while reflecting the city’s contemporary rhythm.

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 - 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 - 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 - With the Lunar New Year or Tet approaching, traditional craft villages and household producers of rice paper, sesame crackers, pressed cakes and fish sauce in the central city of Da Nang are entering their busiest period of the year, working to meet orders for the Tet holiday market.

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 - 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 - 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.

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.

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.