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‘Apricot blossom horse’ – a soulful flight of cultural memory
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.
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Indochina-era archives proposed for UNESCO Memory of the World Register
According to the State Records and Archives Department, part of the archives from the French colonial period (1858–1954) is preserved in Vietnam, while the remainder is kept in France.
The image of horse in the lives of Vietnamese people
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.
Horse mascot leaves strong impression at spring fair
A major attraction is a unique “Eight galloping horses” (Bat Ma) sculpture displayed at the To Trinh gemstone booth. Carved from a rare monolithic jade block, the artwork features eight spirited horses racing across golden rice fields. The harmonious blend of pure jade veins and natural golden tones enhances both its aesthetic depth and symbolic meaning, evoking prosperity and abundance associated with Vietnam’s rice civilisation.
Tran Temple Festival 2026 to boast record 15 activities
The ceremonial part will proceed with full solemnity under traditional rites, including commemorative orations, incense offerings to the Tran Kings, water and land processions, and other ritual observances.
Festive activities herald Lunar New Year of the Horse
A vibrant array of cultural and media events has been launched across Vietnam to welcome the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, highlighting both the country’s enduring traditions and its dynamic socio-economic progress.
Hang Luoc - A market that blooms once a year, lives for generations
Since the mid-point of the 12th lunar month, Hang Luoc street has assumed a celebratory guise. Soft and vivid pink peach blossoms, golden kumquat trees bowed under the weight of ripe fruit, and crisp white apricot blooms herald the onset of spring.
Colours, flavours of Vietnam’s three regions draw crowds at Spring Fair 2026
Each culinary stall at the Spring Fair 2026 presents its own regional specialities, meeting on-site dining needs while promoting the richness of Vietnamese culinary culture.
Sun Group’s world record holding water park officially opens in Vung Tau
As the flagship zone of Sun World Vung Tau, Aqua Adventure spans 15 hectares and features 20 major attractions with nearly 100 high speed water slides. Holding multiple world records, it stands among the region’s leading water parks in both scale and advanced technology integration.
Programme revives traditional Tet in ancient capital
Its activities recreate the traditional Tet (Lunar New Year Festival) atmosphere of the former royal court. Visitors enjoyed court and folk games, immersive light displays, and traditional Tet cuisine.
Spring Fair 2026: Central Highlands culture showcased in capital
Exhibition spaces of Gia Lai and Dak Lak provinces in the Central Highlands have made a strong impression by combining agricultural product displays with cultural performances, offering visitors a unique and engaging experience.
Spring Calligraphy Festival 2026 opens in Hanoi
A central attraction remains the traditional New Year calligraphy request activity, featuring 35 booths staffed by calligraphers selected through a rigorous, transparent evaluation process.
Photo, video contest “Happy Tet” spreads message of peaceful, compassionate Vietnam
Through photos and videos, the contest seeks to honour the traditional values of Vietnam’s biggest and most important festival.
Imperial rituals revived in Hue with reenactment of Nguyen Dynasty New Year royal audience
The royal audience ceremony, one of the most significant court rituals under the Nguyen Dynasty, was traditionally held on the first day of Tet. Favourable weather conditions this year helped draw large crowds of both domestic and international visitors.
Unique Lunar New Year traditions on display
Each ethnic group brings its own unique Tet customs to the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on the outskirts of Hanoi, creating a rich and colourful cultural mosaic.
Cultural, people-to-people interactions anchor Vietnam–Poland relations: diplomat
Skoczek also pointed to striking similarities between Vietnam’s Tet and Poland’s Christmas Eve traditions, particularly the emphasis on family reunions, symbolic meals and shared rituals passed down through generations. Despite differences in customs and cuisine, she said the essence of the celebrations remains universal: bringing loved ones together to welcome a new start.
Tet flower street held for first time at Thang Long Imperial Citadel
More than a seasonal attraction, the flower street also functions as a formal cultural venue for receiving ambassadors, their spouses and representatives of diplomatic missions attending the Vietnam Discovery Day 2026 programme. Its linkage with an external event further reinforces the Thang Long Imperial Citadel’s position as a key platform for introducing Vietnam’s cultural identity to international friends.
Sun World Ba Na Hills cultivates one mln tulips on Mountaintop for Lunar New Year
A total of 36 tulip varieties, all imported directly from the Netherlands, have been selected, marking the highest number of varieties and colour tones ever presented at Ba Na.
Hanoi recreates Lunar New Year court ritual at Thang Long Imperial Citadel
Organised by the municipal People’s Committee in coordination with the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO, the programme recreated a range of ceremonial practices once performed in the royal court. These included the Tien lich ritual, in which calendars were formally distributed to the court and the public; the Thuong tieu ceremony featuring the ceremonial New Year pole erected to ward off evil spirits and welcome spring; the ritual release of carp to send the Kitchen Gods to heaven; and the solemn changing-of-the-guard ceremony inside the imperial citadel. Together, the activities helped audiences better understand the cultural, spiritual and ceremonial order of Vietnam’s feudal past.
Fireworks, festive events usher in Year of the Horse across Vietnam
Local residents and visitors can enjoy spectacular fireworks displays at locations like the Hanoi Post Office in Hoan Kiem ward; Coconut island in Thong Nhat park, Hai Ba Trung ward; the F1 racetrack area in Tu Liem ward; Lac Long Quan flower garden in Tay Ho ward; Van Quan lake in Ha Dong ward; and the Son Tay Ancient Citadel in Son Tay ward.
