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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.

Travel

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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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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Flower fair to open in February to welcome Lunar New Year

Friday, Jan 30, 2026

The Spring Flowers Fair 2026 will be held in the first week of February as part of the National Spring Fair at the Việt Nam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hà Nội.

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Annual ploughing festival delight crowds in Hà Nam Province

Friday, Feb 07, 2025

The Field Ploughing Festival in Đọi Sơn Commune, Duy Tiên District in the northern province of Hà Nam, expresses gratitude to the ancestors for their efforts in expanding the fields, while also emphasising the significance of agriculture.

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Festivals delight crowds on 4th day of the Lunar New Year

Saturday, Feb 01, 2025

On the 4th day of the first lunar month, several traditional festivals from the northern to the central region began.

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Calligraphy exhibition highlights the value of education

Saturday, Feb 01, 2025

The calligraphy exhibition Thực Học (Practical Learning) presents 100 calligraphy works in Hán (Chinese script), Nôm (Vietnamese ideographic script) and quốc ngữ (national romanised Vietnamese script), honouring the tradition of valuing education and literacy in the nation.

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Lucky money giveaway - an exchange for best New Year wishes

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025

Giving away lucky money is a traditional Lunar New Year (Tết) custom through which Vietnamese people exchange the best wishes with one another, hoping for a year of peace and good luck.

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“Xông Đất” remains cherished Lunar New Year tradition

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025

According to traditional belief, what starts well will end well, so the first guest to enter the house after midnight on the Lunar New Year’s Eve is believed to have a bearing on the family’s fortune throughout the year.

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Lunar New Year: A warm embrace for every Vietnamese heart far from home

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025

Every spring, the Vietnamese community across Germany joyfully celebrates the traditional Lunar New Year, preserving cherished ties to their homeland. This year’s festivities also marked 50 years of diplomatic relations between Việt Nam and Germany.

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Many historical sites open for free during Tết

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025

Various tourist attractions are opening their doors for free this Tết (Lunar New Year) festival, making it easier for visitors to immerse themselves in Vietnamese traditions.