Việt Nam News

Local residents and visitors can enjoy spectacular fireworks displays at locations like the Hà Nội Post Office in Hoàn Kiếm Ward; Coconut island in Thống Nhất Park, Hai Bà Trưng Ward; the F1 racetrack area in Từ Liêm Ward; Lạc Long Quân flower garden in Tây Hồ Ward; Văn Quán Lake in Hà Đông ward; and the Sơn Tây Ancient Citadel in Sơn Tây Ward.

The annual Spring Calligraphy Festival returned to Hà Nội’s Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám, Việt Nam’s most important symbol of learning and home to the country’s first national university, on February 11, celebrating Việt Nam’s age-old scholarly traditions through calligraphy, heritage experiences and vibrant folk culture activities.

During Tết, people really do love to dress to impress! In HCM City, locals have been visiting photogenic spots wearing their best áo dài and traditional outfits to make sure they snap super selfies and perfect pictures.

Vietnamese people will be celebrating their traditional Tết (lunar New Year) festival that falls on February 10-21. Đà Nẵng City has been completing decoration on streets and public destinations and check-in sites on the Hàn River banks. Some expats living in Đà Nẵng and Hội An shares their memories on Vietnamese Tết Festival.

Clay lotus flowers made by artisan Đàm Thị Ly In Thuận An Ward, HCM City, are attracting great interest with customers choosing them for home decoration and as Tết (Lunar New Year) gifts.

The fair gave Huế enterprises and artisans real opportunities to promote brands, find partners and expand markets, supporting long-term sustainable growth under Huế’s green and international integration strategy.

Inbound tourism to Việt Nam continues to show strong momentum, with international arrivals growing by 60 per cent during the Lunar New Year, according to international one-stop travel service provider Trip.com.

The Huế Monuments Conservation Centre launched the “Tết at Royal Palace” programme on February 11 at Phủ Nội Vụ (Internal Affairs Office) within the Huế Imperial Citadel with a series of special cultural activities.

At the first Glorious Spring Fair 2026 in Hà Nội, Lê Gia showcased five-star OCOP fish sauce and an experiential tourism model tied to its craft village production.

The 2026 Tulip Festival stands out not only for its scale but also for a new approach to seasonal flower events at Bà Nà.

VietFest 2026, a Vietnamese cultural fair, took place at the campus of University College London (UCL) – ranked ninth globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026 – on February 7, attracting a large number of Vietnamese students and international friends living and studying across the UK.

The luxury vessel Le Jacques Cartier, operated by France’s Compagnie du Ponant, docked at Bến Đầm Port at noon, bringing more than 100 international passengers of various nationalities to explore the island.

The Suối Tiên Spring Festival 2026 will offer new entertainment activities, creating a space for families, youths and foreign visitors to discover Vietnamese Tết culture, a park representative said at a press conference in HCM City this February.

After nearly three decades apart, Quả Dưa Hấu (Watermelon) are set to reunite for a live concert, bringing their familiar harmonies back to the stage. Band members Bằng Kiều, Tuấn Hưng and Mars Anh Tú will sing together during a two-night concert entitled Bản Ghi Nhớ (Memo) at Hồ Gươm Opera House in March.

Over the course of hundreds of years, the lithophone has maintained its original value, reflecting the harmonious relationship between humans and nature.

From papaya‑trunk lamps to hand‑painted conical hats, master artisans from Việt Nam’s historic craft villages bring centuries of skill and fresh creativity together at this year’s Spring Fair.

With the Lunar New Year 2026 drawing near, Lý Sơn is stepping up preparations across its accommodation sector to welcome a surge of domestic and international visitors.

Organised by the municipal People’s Committee in coordination with the Việt Nam National Commission for UNESCO, the programme recreated a range of ceremonial practices once performed in the royal court.