According to the Khanh Hoa Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the festive programme will run from January 20 to March 3, spanning from the second day of the twelfth lunar month to the full moon of the first lunar month.
The programme includes demonstrations of nationally recognised intangible cultural heritage, including Khanh Hoa agarwood culture and Khanh Hoa bird’s nest culture, as well as a themed exhibition at the provincial museum.
At the coastal park along Tran Phu Street, residents and visitors can attend the photo exhibition Spring colours of the country, explore traditional Tet markets and view displays of local products and artefacts.
Cultural highlights will also take place at Po Nagar Cham Towers and Po Klong Garai Tower, featuring traditional Cham pottery-making and brocade weaving, along with music and dance performances.
At Hon Chong Scenic Site, organisers will stage traditional instrumental concerts, calligraphy demonstrations and New Year calligraphy-giving activities.
Several programmes are scheduled on specific dates, including an art performance at April 2 Square on January 24 and a Vietnamese Tet experience on February 9, featuring traditional rice cake making, calligraphy and folk games.
Major celebrations are expected between February 16 and 20, from Lunar New Year’s Eve to the fourth day of Tet, featuring large-scale performances across the city, including New Year’s Eve art and fashion shows and nightly music programmes at central squares.