THE HANOI TIMES — For the first time, the northern province of Ninh Binh will join Hanoi as a co-host of this year’s Xuan Que Huong (Homeland Spring) program, selected for its rich historical, cultural, and natural heritage.
The expanded itinerary is a standout feature of the 2026 edition, according to Nguyen Trung Kien, Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Nguyen Trung Kien, Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOV) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). Photo: SCOV
“Uniting Hanoi and Ninh Binh in a single itinerary is a pivotal highlight, honoring Vietnam’s history while showcasing its potential for growth in a new era,” he stated at a press conference on January 26.
Scheduled for February 6-9, the program will be one of the longest Xuan Que Huong editions in recent years.
In Ninh Binh, overseas Vietnamese delegates will explore the province’s economic, cultural, and tourism potential, visiting key historical sites such as the Hoa Lu ancient capital and temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le.
The program aims to deepen participants’ understanding of Vietnam’s historical legacy while showcasing its unique cultural identity and natural beauty, Kien explained.
He added that the initiative seeks to strengthen ties between overseas Vietnamese and their homeland, while helping Ninh Binh promote its cultural treasures internationally through global Vietnamese communities.
“Following the successful 14th National Party Congress, Xuan Que Huong 2026 is expected to reflect new priorities and expectations in policies toward overseas Vietnamese,” he noted.
Under the official agenda, the State President will oversee several symbolic activities, including a wreath-laying ceremony at the Ly Thai To Monument and the traditional carp-releasing ritual for the Kitchen Gods Festival at Hoan Kiem Lake.
At a cultural and arts exchange at the National Convention Center in Hanoi, the State President will deliver a New Year address to overseas Vietnamese worldwide and perform the ceremonial drum beating to open the spring festivities.
A delegation of 100 outstanding overseas Vietnamese representatives will also participate in key activities, including paying respects at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, laying flowers at the Monument to Fallen Heroes, and meeting senior leaders such as Party General Secretary To Lam and the Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front.
According to Le Thi Anh Mai, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, a co-organizer of the program, delegates will also meet with Hanoi’s municipal leaders.
“The meeting is expected to focus on Hanoi’s development vision and long-term goals, while gathering feedback and proposals to address key challenges hindering the city’s growth,” Mai said.
Organizers hope Xuan Que Huong 2026 will transcend its role as an annual reunion, delivering a clear and consistent message from Party and State leaders on the role, responsibilities, and contributions of overseas Vietnamese in the country’s next phase of development.
A photo of Homeland Spring 2025. Photo: kinhtedothi.vn
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