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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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