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Cà Mau affirms appeal as southernmost destination during Tết holiday

Monday, Feb 23, 2026

Cà Mau Province welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors during Tết Bính Ngọ 2026 (the Lunar New Year of the Horse), reaffirming its growing appeal as an eco-cultural destination.

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Northern Việt Nam's top 10 spring festivals to explore after Tết

Monday, Feb 23, 2026

From sacred pilgrimages to bustling spring markets, northern Việt Nam’s early-year festivals draw thousands seeking fortune, reflection and cultural connection as the new lunar year unfolds.

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Hà Nội’s landmarks open free for visitors in Tết

Friday, Feb 20, 2026

Hà Nội''s local residents and tourists will enjoy not only the city''s beauty in spring but also free tickets to its must-visit most famous landmarks and sites during Tết.

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Visitor numbers at Hà Nội’s historical sites rise after admission fees waived

Friday, Feb 20, 2026

The programme, organised by the city’s Department of Culture and Sports, runs from February 20 to 22, corresponding to the fourth to sixth days of the first lunar month in the Year of the Horse.

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Tết 2026: Travellers opt for affordable recharge, closer-to-home experiences

Friday, Feb 20, 2026

More households in Việt Nam are moving beyond the classic Tết formula of family gatherings, home-cooked feasts, and hosting visitors. Increasingly, they are choosing shared travel as a way to unwind, recharge, and deepen familial ties.

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Exhibitions invite visitors to explore zodiac animal of New Year

Friday, Feb 20, 2026

A series of exhibitions, diverse in materials and perspectives, not only celebrate the zodiac animal of the year but also invite visitors on a journey into the cultural, historical, and artistic depth associated with this familiar motif.

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Northern Việt Nam's top 10 spring festivals to explore after Tết

Friday, Feb 20, 2026

Starting from the third day of Tết, locals and travellers from all over the country heading to the North can check out a variety of unique festivals in different areas to enjoy spring trips, go on pilgrimages, and experience the...

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Vietnamese Tết celebrated at City Hall in Paris

Sunday, Feb 15, 2026

The celebration featured cultural performances and traditional Tết cuisine, leaving a warm impression of a united Vietnamese community and the growing Việt Nam–France friendship.

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‘Apricot blossom horse’ – a soulful flight of cultural memory

Sunday, Feb 15, 2026

In the ever-evolving landscape of Vietnamese art, the "Ngua hoa mai" (Apricot blossom horse) project stands as a testament to how folk motifs can find new life.

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The image of horse in the lives of Vietnamese people

Saturday, Feb 14, 2026

Horses have long been embedded in Vietnamese culture, carrying layered symbolism in language and belief while remaining part of daily life in many ethnic minority communities.

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Imperial rituals revived in Huế with reenactment of Nguyễn Dynasty New Year royal audience

Friday, Feb 13, 2026

The royal audience ceremony, one of the most significant court rituals under the Nguyễn Dynasty, was traditionally held on the first day of Tết. Favourable weather conditions this year helped draw large crowds of both domestic and international visitors.

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Festive activities herald Lunar New Year of the Horse

Friday, Feb 13, 2026

A vibrant array of cultural and media events has been launched across Việt Nam to welcome the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, highlighting both the country’s enduring traditions and its dynamic socio-economic progress.

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Photo contest launched to feature Tết happiness

Thursday, Feb 12, 2026

Images that reflect traditional cultural values ​​of the Lunar New Year that make people happy would be honoured and receive awards of the Tết Hạnh Phúc (Happy Tết) photo and video contest 2026.

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Demand for domestic helpers spikes in cities ahead of Tết

Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026

In the final days before Tết, while families decorate their homes and plan res, thousands of domestic helpers in big cities are working from dawn until late night, meeting a surge in demand that has turned the Lunar New Year...

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Gate Opening Ceremony held to welcome spring and Lunar New Year

Sunday, Feb 08, 2026

A Gate Opening Ceremony was red at one of Hà Nội''s most famous entrances, the Ô Quan Chưởng Gate, on February 8, marking the beginning of the spring season in the country.