Xuan Loc inaugurates the Spring Festival of the Year of the Horse 2026

Amid the vibrant year-end atmosphere, on the morning of February 7 (the 20th day of the 12th lunar month of the Year of the Snake), the People’s Committee of Xuan Loc Commune officially opened the Spring Festival of the Year of the Horse 2026.

Nguyen Thi Cat Tien, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairwoman of the People’s Council of Xuan Loc Commune, presents commemorative flags to participating emulation clusters at the festival. Photo: Hoang Oanh

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Than Anh Thiet, Vice Chairman of the Xuan Loc Commune People’s Committee and Head of the Organizing Committee for the Spring Festival of the Year of the Horse 2026, emphasized that the festival’s activities were designed to be practical, preserving traditional values while promoting the image of Xuan Loc as a friendly, dynamic, and compassionate community. Through the event, the spirit of solidarity and community cohesion continues to be strengthened, reflecting the commitment of the Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee, and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Xuan Loc Commune to improving residents’ cultural and spiritual well-being, thereby contributing to the rapid, comprehensive, and sustainable development of the commune.

The leaders of Xuan Loc Commune visit exhibition stalls at the Spring Festival of the Year of the Horse 2026. Photo: Hoang Oanh

The Spring Festival of the Year of the Horse 2026 takes place over three days, from February 6 to 8 (the 19th, 20th, and 21st days of the 12th lunar month), featuring a wide range of activities, including product exhibition booths, cultural performances, culinary showcases, five-fruit tray decoration contests, cultural and sports competitions, community art activities, modern dance performances, collective folk dances, synchronized performances set to lively music, as well as lion, unicorn, and dragon dances. These activities have attracted strong participation from local agencies, organizations, and residents.

Notably, the commune People’s Committee organized 36 exhibition booths showcasing agricultural and local specialty products, aiming to promote and connect local products with residents and visitors, while honoring the labor achievements of local people.

This festival also serves as an opportunity to enhance exchanges, sharing, and mutual learning in work practices, production activities, and building a civilized lifestyle, while strengthening solidarity among cadres, civil servants, public employees, workers, and local residents. At the same time, it fosters a vibrant atmosphere of emulation toward successfully achieving socio-economic development goals and building a prosperous, modern and civilized Xuan Loc.

By Hoang Oanh, Tue Lam – Translated by Minh Hong, Thu Ha