Celebrating new spring at Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism

At Ethnic Village Area II, the folk music and dance program “Welcoming Tet at village” at the Xo Dang ethnic village has become a highlight of the February activities themed “Homeland Spring,” contributing to the spread of traditional Tet flavors to the public and visitors.

The “Homeland Spring” series not only honors the cultural identities of Vietnam’s ethnic groups but also helps strengthen the great national unity bloc. Increasing numbers of people have flocked to the Hanoi-based Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, bringing with them the joy of reunion and aspirations for a peaceful and prosperous new year.

Spring is present in the echoing sounds of bamboo instruments, in the warm xoang dance (traditional community dance) circles, and in the radiant eyes of people from across the country gathering at this “common house” in the heart of the capital city.

The People’s Army Newspaper would like to present lively and heartwarming images of the new spring celebrations of ethnic communities at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, where residents and visitors immerse themselves in cultural colors during the first days of the Year of the Horse 2026.

The folk music and dance program “Welcoming Tet at village” at the Xo Dang ethnic village stands out in the February activities themed “Homeland Spring.”

In vibrant traditional attire, the Xo Dang, Co Tu, Ba Na and other ethnic groups recreate the atmosphere of a Central Highlands spring. The sounds of gongs and drums blend with songs of the great forests, forming a vivid cultural tableau within the spring setting of Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism.

Meritorious Artisan Y Sinh (right), aged 67, from the Xo Dang ethnic group, passionately performs the Klong Put, a unique bamboo instrument closely associated with the spiritual life of Central Highlands communities.

Traditional instruments, such as the Klong Put and T’rung, are introduced to visitors. The rustic, clear sounds of bamboo evoking the breath of the mountains and forests convey wishes for abundant harvests and peaceful villages.

A Chuong, from the Xo Dang ethnic group, beats the drum energetically, blending with the captivating xoang rhythm that draws visitors into the circle. He shared that people at the village are celebrating Tet joyfully: “Today is the most vibrant day since the beginning of spring,” he said, his eyes shining with pride.

In the Central Highlands xoang dance, village elders, artisans, and visitors join hands in a circle of solidarity. Graceful steps and cheerful laughter erase distances and connect the community in the warm atmosphere of the new year.

Ho Xuan Lim, a Co Tu ethnic man, introduces bamboo pinwheels, a simple product embodying distinctive cultural features of his group.

The spring smile of Tran Thi Ram from the Co Tu ethnic group carries the warmth of the great forests amidst the crisp early spring days.

Dinh Thi Nha, from the Ba Na ethnic group, sings the songs of the Central Highlands, adding musical hues to the spring festival.

Visitors eagerly interact with members of the Xo Dang ethnic group, fully experiencing the vibrant spring atmosphere of a highland village in the heart of the capital city.

Translated by Mai Huong