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Nghe An: Highlights of February 20th

Nguyen Nguyen - Huu Quan February 20, 2026 18:29

55 mountainous and border areas of Nghe An province cast their votes two days early; Celebrating longevity - A beautiful cultural tradition at the beginning of the Lunar New Year; On the 4th day of Tet, farmers in Nghe An are bustling in the fields and fishing; Excited spring celebrations in Muong Qua... are some of the highlights of the day.

The National Election Council has just issued a document allowing Nghe An province to proceed.Early voting was held two days in advance.as designated in 55 polling stations across 12 communes.

Cử tri xã Chiêu Lưu xem danh sách cử tri được niêm yết tại trụ sở xã. Ảnh: Mai Hoa
Voters in Chieu Luu commune view the voter list posted at the commune headquarters. Photo: Mai Hoa

* Every Lunar New Year, in addition to the customs of wishing Happy New Year and going on spring excursions, there are also festivals.birthday celebrationIt is a beautiful traditional cultural practice that is preserved and promoted in many Vietnamese families.

Con, cháu, chắt cụ Ngô Thị Lan, phường Vinh Hưng sum vầy mừng thọ mẹ, bà, cố thượng thượng thọ tuổi 90 đầu Xuân Bính Ngọ 2026. Ảnh: Quốc Toàn
The children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of Mrs. Ngo Thi Lan, Vinh Hung ward, gathered to celebrate their mother's 90th birthday in early Spring 2026 (Year of the Horse). Photo: Quoc Toan

* From the 4th day of the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Horse, in the rice and vegetable farming areas of Nghe An province, farmers simultaneously went to the fields. In coastal areas, fishermen alsoChoose a day to "first visit the beach"., hoping for a year of favorable weather, gentle winds, and a bountiful harvest.

Trưa ùng 4 Tết, Cảng cá Lạch Vạn đón những chuyến tàu cá đầu tiên của năm mới. Ảnh: Xuân Hoàng
At noon on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Lach Van fishing port welcomed the first fishing boats of the new year. Photo: Xuan Hoang

* After the Lunar New Year holiday,food marketIn Nghe An, the supply is abundant, prices have increased slightly but there have been no major fluctuations.

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Many supermarkets and shopping malls have reopened to serve the shopping needs of the people. Photo: TP

* In Nhon Mai border commune (Nghe An province), the story that warmed our hearts was not just about the fields turning green again after the devastating flood, but also...14 voluntary applications to be removed from the list of impoverished households., near-poor households in disadvantaged areas.

Anh Kha Văn Hiên ở bản Huồi Tố 1 trao đổi về quyết định viết đơn xin ra khỏi hộ nghèo. Ảnh KL
Mr. Kha Van Hien from Huoi To 1 village discusses his decision to write an application to be removed from the list of impoverished households. Photo: KL

* On the morning of February 20th (the 4th day of the Lunar New Year), at Dai Tue Pagoda (Dai Hue commune, Nghe An province), the Central Culture Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Nghe An province, Dai Tue Pagoda, and partner organizations held the opening ceremony of "Spring Festival of Peace and Wisdom 2026"

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Many outstanding cultural performances were featured at the opening ceremony. Photo: Quynh Linh Ky

* Also on the 4th day of the Lunar New Year, the Thai people in the Muong Qua area, Mon Son commune (Nghe An province) gathered at the cultural center to...cultural and artistic exchangeThe melodies of folk songs, folk dances, and folk music fill the air, making the atmosphere of welcoming the New Year even more joyful and exciting.

Bà con say sưa trong điệu nhảy sạp – một nét dân vũ cổ truyền đặc sắc của đồng bàdân tộc Thái. Ảnh: Công Kiên
People enthusiastically participate in the bamboo pole dance – a unique traditional folk dance of the Thai ethnic group. Photo: Cong Kien

Nguyen Nguyen - Huu Quan