Saturday, 17/10/2026

Saturday, 17/10/2026

Highland market fair welcomes New Year in Hanoi

Thursday, 19:54, 01/01/2026

VOV.VN - “Highland Market Fair – Welcoming the New Year 2026” was held on the first day of 2026 at Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Doai Phuong Commune, Hanoi, featuring cultural activities of northwestern highland ethnic communities for residents of the capital and visitors.

Folk songs, dances, games, ethnic cuisine and traditional crafts are featured at the “Highland Market Fair – Welcoming the New Year 2026.”

Ethnic groups from northern regions, including Kho Mu and Mong communities from Son La province, join the highland market fair.

Ethnic minority people from northern highlands demonstrate the making of five-colour sticky rice at the market fair.

Xoi ngu sac (five-colour sticky rice) is displayed for residents of the capital and visitors to view and taste.

International visitors enjoy folk songs and dances performed by ethnic communities at the fair.

Folk songs and dances performed by ethnic communities attract large numbers of residents and visitors.

Ethnic community members share the New Year 2026 atmosphere at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism.

Traditional dishes made from local produce are highlighted at the food area of the highland market fair.

Grilled dishes by Thai ethnic communities from Son La province draw strong interest from visitors

A Kho Mu young woman introduces a local specialty at the highland market fair.

Roast suckling pig and roasted pork from Lang Son province

Thắng cố (a traditional highland dish made from meat and offal) attracts many diners to try and enjoy.

Visitors try thắng cố, corn wine and xoi ngu sac at the highland market fair.

The “Highland Market Fair – Welcoming the New Year 2026” runs through January 4, 2026 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism.

New Year 2026 celebrations across localities nationwide

New Year 2026 celebrations across localities nationwide

VOV.VN - As Vietnam rings in 2026, New Year celebrations take place across the country, with illuminated streets, festive activities and tens of thousands of residents and visitors gathering to capture New Year’s Eve moments.

Hanoi roads gridlocked ahead of New Year 2026 holiday

Hanoi roads gridlocked ahead of New Year 2026 holiday

VOV.VN - Major roads in Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, faced severe traffic congestion ahead of the New Year 2026 holiday, as residents travelled for leisure and family visits.

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