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“The scent of Vietnamese spring” spreads traditional Tet atmosphere in the heart of Hue City

HNN.VN - On the evening of January 31, Hue City Youth Center organized a traditional Tet experience program titled “The scent of Vietnamese spring”, under the theme “Spring of connection - Peaceful Tet”.

Traditional Tet Space is Recreated on Bao Vinh Pedestrian StreetThe pot of banh tet by the Huong river

 Being excited to experience making phap lam cakes with artisan

The program took place from the afternoon of January 31 to the morning of February 1 at Hue City Youth Center (Vy Da Ward). The activity are designed for children living and studying in the city, the locals, as well as domestic and international visitors who are interested in experiencing the cultural space of Tet.

The organizing committee set up 18 booths and 6 open spaces to host various activities, including Hue Tet experience space; Hue Tet creative and festive experience space; Hue Tet cultural experience space; Creative space for children; and a Journey of traditional folk games…

In addition, the program also presented 100 “Tet of Love” gift packages to 100 students, who have overcome hardships to excel in their studies, from 9 primary, secondary, and specialized schools in the city. This activity aims to promote the spirit of “mutual support and compassion” of the nation while also demonstrating the care and attention of authorities and sectors at all levels toward children and adolescents in difficult circumstances on the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026.

By Minh Nguyen
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