Hanoi, Vietnam, Feb. 9 -- State President Luong Cuong and his spouse, Ha Noi, February 8, 2025 - Photo: VTV

The State President delivered his Lunar New Year message and beat the ceremonial drum to officially open the Xuan Que Huong (Homeland Spring) 2026 art program themed "Vietnamese Aspiration: Peace and Prosperity" on February 8 in Ha Noi.

He noted that 2025 was marked by major events and significant achievements, alongside administrative streamlining and the restructuring of development space, which helped create momentum toward the country's two centennial development goals.

Despite severe natural disasters and a complex global and regional environment, Viet Nam demonstrated its resilience, intellect, determination and aspiration....