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Hanoi craft villages bustle as Lunar New Year approaches

Hanoi is home to the largest number of craft villages nationwide, with about 1,350 villages and craft-based communities, accounting for roughly 56% of rural villages in the capital. Of these, 318 are officially recognised as traditional craft villages.

Civil servants, public employees to have four-day New Year break

Under Official Dispatch No. 12729/VPCP-KGVX dated December 25, civil servants and public employees will have a four-day break from Thursday (January 1) to Sunday (January 4, 2026). To offset this, the working day on Friday (January 2, 2026) will be shifted to Saturday of the following week (January 10, 2026).

Binh Dien Spring Flower Market offers festive gateway to Tet 2026

More than a flower market, the event showcases the traditions of southern flower-growing villages, offering visitors an immersive Tet experience.

Da Nang New Year Festival 2026 promises vibrant cultural, entertainment spaces

With its diverse cultural and entertainment activities, the Da Nang New Year Festival 2026 is expected to offer a unique festive atmosphere and further affirm Da Nang’s position as one of the region’s leading festival tourism destinations during the year-end holiday season.

HCM City to welcome New Year 2026 with fireworks at four sites

HCM City will host high-altitude fireworks displays at three sites - the Saigon River Tunnel entrance in An Khanh ward, the New City’s centre in Binh Duong ward, and Tam Thang Square in Vung Tau ward, along with a low-altitude show at Dam Sen Cultural Park in Binh Thoi ward.