The programme will open at Kim Ngan Communal House on Hang Bac Street on the morning of January 19, with a procession from the Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Centre (50 Dao Duy Tu Street) to the communal house. This year, the procession is expected to have over 400 participants dressed in traditional attire.

The Tet celebration programme in Hanoi Old Quarter has always been a highly anticipated event as the Lunar New Year approaches.

The procession will carry out important rituals such as the offering ceremony to the Village God, the ancestor worship ceremony, and the raising of the “Neu” (bamboo pole) at the Kim Ngan Communal House.

Finally, the artisans will perform calligraphy and traditional folk music performances.

From January 10 to February 16, an exhibition introducing artworks under the theme "Spring Colors of the Year of Snake 2025" and a collection of zodiac animals will be held at the Hoan Kiem Lake Cultural Information Centre (2 Le Thai To Street).

In addition, other cultural spaces in the Old Quarter will host many traditional cultural activities. Specifically, craft products from traditional trade villages and folk paintings will be displayed at the Phung Hung Mural Space from January 14 to 28. The event will feature participation from many folk artisans.

In addition, there will be activities showcasing the art of carving, trimming, and arranging narcissus flowers at Kim Ngan Communal House (from January 20 to 24), as well as a banh chung (square glutinous rice cake) wrapping event at 22 Hang Buom Cultural and Arts Centre (on January 25).

From January 19 to February 28, activities will include decorating and setting up traditional Tet spaces, reproducing the Tet celebration tradition of a Hanoi family, decorating a traditional Tet space of the Red River Delta region, and calligraphy performances.

Traditional music performances in celebration of the Lunar New Year will also be held with a wide variety of artistic displays.

The highlight will be the New Year's Eve music programme to welcome the Lunar New Year at the pedestrian space around Hoan Kiem Lake.

Strange flowers and plants on Bac Giang’s Tet market attracts customers

BAC GIANG – When it is close to the Lunar New Year 2025, the flower, fruit, and ornamental plant market in the northern province of Bac Giang becomes more bustling with numerous customers coming to visit and place orders. Among them, those with unique shapes, beautiful and eye-catching colors attract more buyers. 

10 most crowded destinations in Vietnam during Tet: Agoda

Da Lat, Hanoi and Hue are the busiest destinations in Vietnam during the upcoming Tet holiday that peaks on Jan. 29, according to booking data from online travel platform Agoda.

Bac Giang provincial leader extends Tet wishes to FDI enterprises

BAC GIANG – On January 10, Standing Vice Chairman of the Bac Giang Provincial People's Committee (PPC) Mai Son visited and extended Tet wishes to a number of foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises in the province.

Vietnamese products dominate Tet market

With just over two weeks to the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival, made-in-Vietnam products are having a dominant presence at supermarkets and convenience stores across the country, showcasing the growing strength of such brands as Kinh Do, Huu Nghi, Bibica, Cau Tre, and Vissan.

Vietnam's highest Tet bonus reaches $75,100

The highest Tet bonus in Vietnam this year has been recorded at VND1.908 billion ($75,162), while the nationwide average stands at VND7.7 million, according to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Making Chung cakes to support the needy for Tet

A programme titled “Green Chung Cakes — Tet for the Poor 2025” is being organised by the management board of the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism alongside other activities to welcome the Lunar New Year at the location.