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Haiphong welcomes New Year 2026

Nguyễn Thị Anh Thư 02/01/2026 12:51

As the new year arrives, cultural and spiritual life in Hai Phong port city lights up, spreading optimism and momentum for 2026 full of high hopes.

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Art performance for Haiphong's New Year 2026 at the City Theater Square.

Community-bonding events

At midnight on January 1, 2026, the City Theater Square and Xu Dong Cultural Center Square pulsed with festive energy, painting a vibrant picture of a modern, dynamic city rich in cultural depth.

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New Year 2026 transition moment at Xu Dong Cultural Center.

Beyond outdoor festivals, cultural events spread to city venues. At the Exhibition Hall (the City Culture, Cinema, and Exhibition Center), the "Vietnam - Land and People" photo exhibit runs through January 5, 2026, drawing crowds. About 120 photos capture natural landscapes, cultural heritage, daily life, and human beauty across Vietnam, offering emotional insights into the nation's cultural depth and growth journey.

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Locals watching "Red Rain" at Thong Nhat Cinema.

Cinema adds a reflective touch to the new year's start. On these days, Thong Nhat Cinema, now screens free films for locals and tourists. Daily 9 a.m. showings of "Red Rain" draw strong interest and stirring deep emotions.

Spreading Joy for a Peaceful New Year

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Haiphong Museum opens through Tet holiday 2026 to serve the public.

To kick off the year with joy and excitement, Haiphong hosts cultural and artistic events over the four-day Tet holiday (January 1-4, 2026). Grassroots activities fill wards, communes, neighborhoods, villages, industrial zones, schools, and public spaces. Main streets, squares, and parks glow with artistic lights, flowers, and displays, refreshing the urban landscape.

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Children explore the "Vietnam - Land and People" photos at the Exhibition Hall, Hai Phong City Culture, Cinema, and Exhibition Center.

Mass sports events and traditional games provide healthy fun and community bonding during the early-year holiday. Social welfare efforts such as visits and gifts to policy families, veterans, poor households, and struggling workers have been carried out synchronously.

These vibrant, practical Tet events highlight the city's commitment to culture as a development cornerstone. Entering 2026, Haiphong starts strong with faith, energy, and ambition, building a solid spiritual foundation for breakthrough growth and sustainable progress.

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Haiphong welcomes New Year 2026