Theatres and drama clubs in HCM City achieved big profits during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday which ended on February 4.

The Tay Yen Tu Spring Festival 2025 opened with a solemn procession, artistic performances, and vibrant cultural celebrations.

The Tam Chuc Spring Festival opened with the iconic water procession, where over 200 boats gathered to perform an ancient Buddhist ritual on Tam Chuc Lake.

HCM City’s Tet spending rose, with retail and service revenue reaching 108 trillion VND (4.3 billion USD) in January, up 7.5% year-on-year.

Married to a Vietnamese woman, Pim has adapted to celebrating Tet like a local - cooking traditional dishes, giving lucky money, and visiting relatives.

For 20 years, Valentin Constantinescu has celebrated Tet like a true Vietnamese. From wrapping banh chung to gathering with family, he cherishes the traditions but misses the peaceful Tet atmosphere of the past.

Held on the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, the Go Thi Thung horse race attracted 32 competitors, most of whom rode small, untrained workhorses.

From his first Tet in Vietnam in 2020 to his fifth celebration in 2025, Belgian son-in-law Men Cheo has gone from a curious observer to a devoted participant.

At the heart of the Trieu Khuc Village Festival is a mesmerizing performance where young men don traditional women's clothing and execute the delicate yet playful "Con Di Danh Bong" dance, a cherished tradition passed down for generations.

On the 10th day of the Lunar New Year, grilled snakehead fish vendors in Ho Chi Minh City experienced a surge in demand as people lined up to buy the dish for their God of Wealth offerings.

The God of Wealth Day saw soaring demand for gold items beyond traditional rings and bars. Zodiac-themed figurines and symbolic charms flew off the shelves, as many opted for more unique and meaningful purchases to bring luck in the new year.

The belief that purchasing gold on this special day brings financial success has led to an annual phenomenon in Vietnam.

During the Lunar New Year holiday, the Ho Chi Minh City Police revoked 673 driver’s licenses and deducted penalty points from 385 cases.

On February 6 (the ninth day of the Lunar New Year), thousands of people from Ho Chi Minh City and nearby provinces gathered at Phuoc Hai Pagoda, also known as Jade Emperor Pagoda, to pray for luck and prosperity.

The streets of HCM City’s "grilled snakehead fish street" are packed every God of Wealth Day as families rush to buy this sacred offering. Experts explain that the dish represents more than just prosperity - it is a symbol of resilience and survival.

Hundreds of worshippers gathered at Phuc Khanh Pagoda on the evening of February 5 for the La Hau star appeasement ceremony. As the temple grounds overflowed, many stood on Tay Son Street, praying from a distance in hopes of a peaceful year ahead.

For the first time, Da Nang’s Bach Dang spring flower street will remain open until May 1, extending its charm beyond the Lunar New Year to serve major city events.

Every year, strong and healthy buffaloes, adorned in vibrant colors, become the highlight of the Tich Dien Festival in Ha Nam, celebrating an ancient tradition of royal plowing.

Hanoi's Cat Linh – Ha Dong and Nhon – Hanoi Station metro lines operated 1,780 trips and served a total of 74,503 passengers during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday from January 27 to February 3