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On the morning of March 15, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, who also serves as Chairman of the National Election Council, cast his ballot, gave a media interview and inspected election preparations at Polling Station No. 14 at Do Van Day Secondary School in Hoc Mon commune, Ho Chi Minh City.

Voters across Vietnam began heading to polling stations on March 15 to elect deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term.

A project to rehabilitate the Lu and To Lich rivers marks a breakthrough with the application of Germany’s modern pipe jacking technology, enabling underground construction while safeguarding existing urban infrastructure. The adoption of advanced science and technology solutions will help collect about 75,000 cu.m of wastewater each day for treatment, underscoring Hanoi’s determination to revive its rivers and move towards a digital society and a sustainable green environment.

On the morning of the 10th day of the first lunar month, locals and visitors gathered at the wrestling arena in Sinh village at Lai An communal house, Phu Mau ward, Thua Thien Hue province. Held at the start of the lunar new year, the festival is both a sporting event and a distinctive cultural activity that reflects the community’s long-standing martial spirit.

The ancient dance “Con di danh bong” is a distinctive highlight of the traditional festival in Trieu Khuc village, Thanh Liet ward, Hanoi. The graceful, rhythmic movements of young men dressed as women create a lively atmosphere during the early spring festivities, reviving a unique form of folk performance and reflecting the enduring vitality of local heritage in modern times.

In late February and early March, ban flowers (Bauhinia) bloom across hillsides and streets in Son La province, creating a romantic landscape that attracts residents and visitors for sightseeing and photos.

Outstanding young farmer Luong Van Truong from Nghia Hung commune, Ninh Binh province, has applied a range of science and technology solutions in agricultural production, including ultra-fast germinating seeds, sprouted brown rice and no-tillage farming techniques. His innovations help increase the value of rice, protect the environment and promote modern agriculture, while inspiring local youth to pursue innovative start-ups.

Lap An Lagoon in Chan May – Lang Co commune, Hue city, lies quietly beneath Hai Van Pass. Covering about 800 hectares of brackish water, the lagoon is sheltered by the majestic Bach Ma mountain range, creating a landscape that is both grand and tranquil, imbued with poetic charm. Its pristine and somewhat mysterious beauty has made it a captivating destination for visitors seeking to explore and experience the distinctive scenery of Hue.

Nam Viet Joint Stock Company (Navico) is Vietnam’s largest enterprise engaged in pangasius farming, processing and export, operating a fully integrated production chain, and ranks as the world’s second-largest company in this sector.

Phu The cake (also known as xu xe cake) has long been a cultural symbol of Bac Ninh - the King Bac region. These small, square cakes are wrapped in green leaves. Inside is a translucent layer of glutinous rice dough embracing a filling of mung bean and coconut, creating a delicate, mildly sweet flavour. The cake symbolises fidelity and enduring affection, and often appears at wedding ceremonies and on Lunar New Year feast trays as a wish for reunion and fulfilment.

During the Lunar New Year 2026, residents of Thanh Bong, a highland commune in Quang Ngai province, revived the traditional stream fishing ritual of the Co ethnic group on an unprecedented scale. Known locally as Hoi P’hiet Xol, the custom involves building a temporary dam across a stream to catch fish, symbolising the cleansing of past misfortunes and prayers for favourable weather, abundant harvests and a prosperous, harmonious year ahead.

Young people across Vietnam enthusiastically set off for military service as localities nationwide held enlistment ceremonies on March 4–5.

Sac Tu Khai Doan Pagoda is not only the largest pagoda in Dak Lak province but also a distinctive cultural and spiritual symbol of the Central Highlands. Its defining feature is the harmonious fusion of the Central Highlands’ rong house architecture and the style of Hue’s royal court architecture.

The Khai Ha (going to the fields) Festival, the largest traditional folk festival of the Muong ethnic group, is an important cultural and spiritual event held during the Lunar New Year in the northern province of Phu Tho.

Setting aside its usual bustle, Hoi An at dawn takes on a strangely contemplative and peaceful beauty. At this hour, the World Cultural Heritage Site of Hoi An Ancient Town truly “lives” a life of its own.

The rice cooking competition of Thi Cam village (Xuan Phuong ward, Hanoi), recognised as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, is not only a test of skill and dexterity but also a symbol of community spirit, solidarity and gratitude to ancestors.

From mid-February, ban (bauhinia) flowers – a signature blossom of Vietnam’s northwestern mountains – come into full bloom along streets, in parks, and throughout residential areas in Dien Bien Phu ward, Dien Bien province. Their pristine white petals not only signal the arrival of spring in the mountain town but also create a romantic setting that attracts both residents and visitors.

Dong Nguyen ward in the northern province of Bac Ninh hosted the Dong Ky giant firecracker procession festival, drawing thousands of locals and visitors nationwide.

The Thuy Linh ball-wrestling festival in Hanoi is held annually in early spring, drawing large crowds of local residents and visitors. The event is a traditional cultural practice of the ancient capital, commemorating Linh Lang Dai Vuong and promoting the nation’s martial spirit, while helping preserve the distinctive cultural values of the capital.

A buffalo body-painting competition took place on February 22 (the sixth day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Horse) as part of the Doi Son ploughing festival 2026. The event was a distinctive activity that added an artistic highlight to the festival.