Việt Nam News

As the Lunar New Year approaches, people across Việt Nam reflect on a year of hard work and share their hopes for health, progress and positive change in the Year of the Horse. Việt Nam News and Law wishes everyone a successful and energetic new year!

The 2026 Lunar New Year Book Street Festival officially opened on February 15 in HCM City.

Among the many symbols of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tết), bánh chưng (traditional square sticky rice cake) remains one of the most enduring. More than a festive dish, it represents heritage, culture, and the gifts of nature that have shaped Vietnamese life for generations. Remembering banh chung is, for many, the same as remembering Tết itself – the ancestral tradition and the warmth of family reunion each spring.

Vietnamese producers are introducing heartwarming movies to entertain all family members during the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Each Lunar New Year, the heart of downtown HCM City is transformed into a river of colour and fragrance.

For painter Lê Trí Dũng, the horse is not simply this year’s subject, it is the enduring centre of his artistic life, one he has pursued with unwavering devotion for more than four decades.

With the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tết) Holiday lasting for nine days, it presents the perfect opportunity for both foreign and domestic tourists to explore local heritage with a deeper purpose.

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.

According to the State Records and Archives Department, part of the archives from the French colonial period (1858-1954) is preserved in Việt Nam, while the remainder is kept in France.

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.

Hội An Ancient Town will pause ticket sales and pedestrian‑street programmes during Tết, giving residents space for rituals while visitors enjoy the heritage sites at a gentler pace.

Officially unveiled by the Việt Nam Dancers’ Association, the project marks a significant milestone in developing and popularising the country’s traditional dance arts on digital platforms.

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.

Guided by Resolution 57 and a newly approved master plan for 2026–2030, Lào Cai is repositioning itself as a four-season tourism centre of national and international stature, banking on expanded administrative space, diversified products and a strong push for digital and sustainable development.

The ceremonial part will proceed with full solemnity under traditional rites, including commemorative orations, incense offerings to the Trần Kings, water and land processions, and other ritual observances.

A new feature film, Huyền Tình Dạ Trạch, recreates the iconic folk tale while vividly portraying the cultural life of Việt Nam during the Hùng Kings’ era.

Southern provinces in Việt Nam are unveiling a new and vibrant appearance to welcome the Year of the Horse.

Advanced technology, thoughtful design and a commitment to sustainability make Zara’s latest concept store more than retail – it’s an experience.