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An exhibition jointly organised by the Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology and the Institute of Sino-Nom Studies has recreated a traditional Tet (Lunar New Year Festival) space rich in national identity through a system of artefacts, archival materials, folk paintings, traditional costumes, calligraphy and interactive activities, attracting significant public interest during the first days of the Lunar New Year.

Viet Nam is not only the homeland of the Vietnamese people; it is also a land that many French have come to cherish. It is the country that has captivated French artist, photographer, and writer Dominique de Miscault and profoundly shaped her artistic journey.

In the early days of the Year of the Horse, the cultural tourism train “Ha Noi Five Gates” Train (The Ha Noi Train) officially launched a special programme entitled Bringing Spring Home.

Technology is opening new pathways for artistic creation, particularly in music, where many young artists now turn to digital platforms to develop their work and build their reputations.

The Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026 arrives in the familiar rhythm of heaven and earth. In this moment of seasonal transition, Tet is not only a time for reunion, but also an occasion for each person to reflect on social life, contemplate ongoing changes, and place trust in the journey ahead.

Ha Noi boasts hundreds of Tet markets. Spring flower markets line almost every street. Yet the Hang Luoc flower market in Hoan Kiem ward continues to stir nostalgia among those tied to the capital. It is a “market of memories”, a once-a-year fair that has endured for more than a century.

When he first travelled to the US in 1999, painter Pham Luan often stayed in New York City, in an apartment overlooking Central Park that belonged to Judith Hughes Day and her husband. The bustling streets below, the high-rise buildings shimmering in the early morning sunlight, and especially the pointed spire of a Protestant church on the horizon — all were anchored in Pham Luan’s memory. That resplendent recollection would later be immortalised in his painting 'Our View'.

Spring Festival 2026 officially opened on February 7 (the 20th day of the twelfth lunar month) in Tu Liem Ward, in the capital city of Ha Noi, featuring a series of activities celebrating the Party, welcoming spring and ushering in the Lunar New Year.

The 2026 Vietnamese Tet Space is taking place at Thong Nhat Park, in Ha Noi from February 6 to 13, featuring a diverse array of cultural and artistic activities, traditional Tet experiences, and the promotion of representative commercial products aimed at stimulating consumption and spreading the values of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet).

In recent years, public art has gradually become part of Ha Noi’s cultural infrastructure.

SYE Holdings, the joint venture managing artists and distributing music, has officially launched, marking a significant step forward in efforts to elevate Viet Nam’s music industry to international standards.

A photo exhibition titled "Celebrating the Party, the Spring, and the Success of the 14th National Party Congress" opened on January 28 at the 29 Hang Bai Exhibition Hall in Ha Noi.

Party General Secretary To Lam attended a live television programme on January 28 to commemorate 85 years since President Ho Chi Minh returned home to lead the Vietnamese revolution (January 28, 1941 - 2026), linking four locations – Cao Bang, Ha Noi, Nghe An, and Ho Chi Minh City.

A Luoi (Hue City) – where valleys blend into the forests of the western Truong Son range – is not only renowned for its majestic natural scenery, but also for the rich cultural identity of its ethnic minority groups. Here, amid modern life marked by tourism development and expanding trade, there are people who silently preserve traditional cultural values, protecting the cultural heritage passed down through generations.

Over many years of persistent implementation, the study and following of Ho Chi Minh’s thought, ethics and style has gone beyond the framework of a campaign, gradually becoming a regular practice in political and social life. These substantive changes have made an important contribution to Party building and rectification, while also creating spiritual motivation, promoting socio-economic development and consolidating the people’s trust.

In Ha Noi Old Quarter, a new initiative showcasing cultural products and artistic works has emerged at the Arts and Culture Centre at 22 Hang Buom Street. There, Bodhi leaf embroidery, ceramics, tea, and traditional herbal products are displayed and brought to life through storytelling, while visitors are encouraged to take part in hands-on experiences.

Recently, in the heart of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter, many historic sites, traditional craft spaces, ancient houses, and cultural centres have gradually shifted from static displays to becoming spaces that tell stories of heritage. Here, craft memories, artisanal excellence, and lifestyle are re-enacted through the language of experience, creativity, and cultural economy.

A book on protecting the Party’s ideological foundation in the new period, compiled by the Central Theoretical Council, comprising 27 articles by scholars and experts, has been released.

Throughout the long history of nation building and defence, culture has always been a solid spiritual foundation and a source of strength, enabling our people to overcome every challenge. Every transformation of the country has been closely linked with the development of cultural thought.

The Viet Nam Union of Literary and Artistic Associations held the 2025 Literary and Artistic Awards Ceremony in Ha Noi on January 14, honouring 10 outstanding works of the year from 10 central specialised literary and artistic associations, along with 75 works by authors who are members of local literary and artistic associations.