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On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the first General Election (January 6, 1946 – 2026), a delegation of Party and State leaders and representatives of National Assembly deputies of various terms laid wreaths and paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his Mausoleum in Hanoi on January 6, 2026.

The banh hoi craft of Phu Long, in Ham Thang ward, Lam Dong province, is a long-standing rice-based handicraft known for its meticulous, fully manual process. Made from finely ground rice, banh hoi consists of delicate, thread-like strands woven into soft, airy mats. The dish itself is prized for its light texture and subtle sweetness, often served with herbs, pork or pork offal, and regional dipping sauces.

Nestled beneath the Lung Cu Flag Tower at the nation’s northernmost point, Lo Lo Chai village in Tuyen Quang province (former Ha Giang) resembles a fairy-tale scene amid the stone plateau. The village has been recognised by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation as one of the World’s Best Tourism Villages 2025.

The centuries-old rice paper craft of Tho Ha village, Van Ha ward, Bac Ninh province, has been officially recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage, honouring a traditional livelihood passed down through generations.

In the rocky highlands of Tuyen Quang province, Lung Tam village continues to preserve the traditional hemp-weaving craft of the Hmong people, turning simple fibres into textiles rich in cultural identity and heritage.

A multi-layered light flyboard performance was staged for the first time on the Dong Nai River in Tran Bien ward, Dong Nai province, on December 30, 2025, combining sound, lighting and modern technology and drawing thousands of spectators.

A grand ceremony praying for national peace and prosperity was solemnly held atop Ba Den Mountain on December 30, with the participation of more than 500 senior monks, monks and nuns, along with a large number of Buddhists and local residents.

From major cities to popular tourist destinations, a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere spread across Vietnam as people gathered to welcome the New Year. The nationwide celebrations reflected a shared sense of optimism and togetherness as the country stepped into the new year.

From early evening on December 31, vibrant scenes unfolded in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as large numbers of residents and visitors gathered at key public spaces to welcome the arrival of the 2026 New Year.

As the year draws to a close, the mountain city of Da Lat in Lam Dong province awakens from its long slumber, with cherry blossoms beginning to reveal their enchanting pink hues, inviting visitors from near and far to the land of a thousand flowers at its most beautiful time of year.

Bau Trang National Scenic Site in Hao Thang commune, Lam Dong province, is likened by visitors to Vietnam’s unique “mini Sahara Desert”, with towering white sand dunes of striking and varied shapes captivating travellers.

2025 is considered a “golden year” for Hue’s tourism sector, welcoming more than 6.3 million visitors, up 61% year-on-year. Tourism revenue is estimated at 13.2 trillion VND, surpassing the initial target of 8 trillion VND. A wide range of cultural and heritage tourism products has been upgraded in quality and linked to a series of distinctive events under the framework of the National Tourism Year - Hue 2025, helping to reaffirm Hue’s position as a safe, attractive, and friendly destination.

In the final days of the year, visitors to the highlands of Mu Cang Chai in Lao Cai province can admire majestic mountain scenery, sweeping terraced rice fields, and the pristine beauty of the To Day flowers, also known as the forest peach blossoms.

The 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress was solemnly held at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on the morning of December 27. The event was themed: "Emulation for innovation, acceleration, and breakthrough to usher the nation into an era of strength, civilisation, and prosperity.”

Over the years, the ideology of patriotic emulation advocated by President Ho Chi Minh has been creatively applied by the Party and the people throughout each revolutionary period. In the cause of national building and development, especially during the renewal process, patriotic emulation movements have been carried out vigorously and diversely, closely aligned with practical needs and the people's daily lives.

The 11th National Emulation Congress held its preparatory session at the National Convention Center in Hanoi on December 26 afternoon.

An artistic lighting space highlighting Thap Rua (Turtle Tower) was officially launched in the Ho Guom (Hoan Kiem Lake) area on the evening of December 24, marking the start of Hanoi’s cultural and artistic programmes to welcome the 2026 New Year.

Dan Lai, a small ethnic minority in the mountainous border areas of Nghe An province, once faced decline due to poverty and harsh living conditions. In recent years, however, government support for ethnic minority development and housing improvement has helped stabilise their lives.

The sacred moment of Christmas 2025 is approaching, and a festive glow now fills the central city of Hue. From parishes and churches to bustling streets, dazzling lights, meticulously crafted nativity scenes, and crowds gathering at religious venues blend together to create a warm, vibrant, and joyful Christmas atmosphere.

Sa Dec flower village in Dong Thap province is known for its traditional practice of growing flowers and ornamental plants on raised platforms rather than in the ground. Adapted to local conditions, this method helps prevent flooding, limits weeds and pests, reduces labour and costs, and enables year-round production, creating a distinctive hallmark of the village.