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The 2026 Tran Temple Festival opened at the Special National Relic Site Complex of the Tomb and Temple of the Tran Kings (Long Hung Commune, Hung Yen Province) on the evening of March 1.

In mid-January, Bac Ninh comes alive with the festive season. The Lim Festival in the Year of the Horse 2026 has continued to attract large numbers of local residents and visitors from across the country, while also leaving its mark through increasingly civilised and modern organisation, particularly the effective use of digital media to promote and disseminate the values of quan ho heritage.

As part of the series of activities celebrating the Lunar New Year 2026 at the heritage site, the spring incense offering ceremony at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel combined royal court traditions with elements of traditional folk festivals, expressing wishes for a smooth and prosperous start to the new year.

The Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House, in coordination with the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation, debuted a new book titled “Radiant Viet Nam – Milestones of achievements during the 13th National Party Congress term” in Ha Noi on February 24.

During the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, revenue at Ho Chi Minh City Book Street rose by 20% compared with the same period last year, according to a representative of the organisers.

The Party organisation, authorities, and people of Hien Luong Commune in Phu Tho solemnly offered incense in remembrance and gratitude to Mother Au Co on February 23 (the seventh day of the first lunar month of the Year of Horse).

It is no coincidence that Viet Nam had as many as four names honored by UNESCO as World Heritage in 2025 alone. It is no coincidence that the S-shaped strip of land was named by the World Travel Awards 2025 for the sixth time as the “World’s Leading Heritage Destination” and for the third time retained the title of “Asia’s Leading Heritage Destination.”

A human chess performance and competition festival took centre stage at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc square on February 21 morning (the fifth day of the Lunar New Year – the Year of the Horse), ushering in the spring with vibrant and festive energy.

Across Viet Nam’s northern mountain provinces, cho phien (periodic markets) have long been a space where local people meet, trade and exchange produce. Within the structure of a typical highland market, the livestock area holds a central place where buffaloes, cattle, goats and pigs gather, and where horses, in particular, remain a living symbol of livelihood and a long-standing cultural heritage.

The original form of traditional xoi was simply plain sticky rice—glutinous rice steamed until cooked. Later, ingredients such as mung beans, black beans, lotus seeds, peanuts, sesame, gac fruit and coconut were added, creating a rich variety of fragrant and delicious xoi.

The nation’s traditional values are increasingly being reappraised as a vibrant spiritual resource, forming a sustainable foundation for national development. Across education, the arts, media, and community life, a growing number of creative models and initiatives are bringing cultural heritage closer to contemporary society, enabling it to adapt to modern rhythms of life.

The Truong Son Range forms a sturdy backbone. The East Sea before it lies soft like the flowing flap of a four-panel dress. The central - Central Highlands region now opens wide, each province in the area possessing both sea and forest. Changes in administrative boundaries have created opportunities to expand the scope of cultural regions. People now have more occasions to enjoy the values that ethnic communities have painstakingly created and nurtured over generations.

In the current of modern Vietnamese art, the horse is not only a familiar creature in daily life but also a figure rich in inspiration. From wartime canvases to contemporary works, horses appear as witnesses to history, embodying displacement and the yearning for freedom, leaving a distinctive imprint on generations of Vietnamese artists.

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee held the opening ceremony of the Lunar New Year (Tet) Book Street Festival 2026 on the afternoon of February 15 (the 28th day of the Lunar New Year’s final month).

As Tet arrives and spring comes, every corner of the country is filled with the excitement of the New Year and the anticipation of colourful festivals. After a year of industrious work, communities use this moment to reconnect with their roots, immerse themselves in the festive spirit of traditional rituals, and enjoy meaningful cultural life.

In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year (Tet) of 2026, inside a newly built, spacious house in Thanh Tien Village, Phu Mau Commune, Hue City, each paper petal is neatly laid out on a large wooden table.

In the new era — the era of the nation’s rise — cultural diplomacy is no longer merely a bridge of friendship but has become a sharp “soft power” tool and a key pillar of comprehensive modern diplomacy.

With the motto “Leaving no one behind,” in the days leading up to the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo, medical examination and treatment facilities across Ha Noi have set aside spaces to display apricot blossoms, peach blossoms, red couplets, lanterns and other decorations, with the hope of bringing the colours of spring to patients.

As tradition goes, ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) of Horse, the G4 Ambassadors to Viet Nam (New Zealand, Canada, Norway, and Switzerland) have once again joined hands to produce a short video clip, sending New Year wishes to the Vietnamese people.

As the Year of the Horse draws near, bringing high hopes for the nation’s journey into a new era of strong development, localities nationwide are gearing up for New Year’s Eve fireworks displays, serving residents and visitors alike while sending wishes for prosperity and success.