On the morning of February 28, 2026, the Opening Ceremony of Hai Phong Culture, Tourism and Trade Promotion Week was solemnly held within the framework of the 2026 Con Son – Kiep Bac Spring Festival at the Con Son – Kiep Bac Relic Site, Tran Hung Dao Ward, Hai Phong City. Attending the ceremony were H.E. Mr. Nguyen Minh Hung, Vice Chairman of the Hai Phong People’s Committee, along with representatives of the city’s departments and agencies, including Industry and Trade, Foreign Affairs, Culture, Sports and Tourism, Health, and others, as well as a large number of local residents and visitors.
In his remarks at the ceremony, Vice Chairman Nguyen Minh Hung emphasized that the Con Son – Kiep Bac Spring Festival is an occasion for the people to commemorate and express gratitude to the great contributions of national forebears. At the same time, it provides an opportunity to promote the image of Hai Phong – a land rich in cultural and historical traditions and full of potential for tourism and trade development. The organization of the Culture, Tourism and Trade Promotion Week within the framework of the Spring Festival not only aims to honor heritage values but also contributes to concretizing the policy of linking cultural development with economic growth, harnessing internal strengths to promote sustainable development.
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the Opening of the Culture, Tourism and Trade Promotion Week
Several outstanding artistic performances in celebration of the event
This year, the Culture, Tourism and Trade Promotion Week is organized with a harmonious combination of product exhibitions, cultural experiences, and artistic exchange activities, creating a friendly and impressive atmosphere for visitors. The event space features a traditional craft village area with 24 booths displaying more than 500 distinctive products; an OCOP and agricultural products zone with 24 booths showcasing over 150 quality-certified products; and a tourism–services–cuisine area with the participation of many leading enterprises promoting tour packages, travel routes, and tourism products. Throughout the event, a series of traditional artistic performances such as festival drum performances, lion and dragon dances, and instrumental ensembles contribute to a vibrant atmosphere, spreading unique cultural values.
Experiencing Cultural Promotion and Product Exhibition Booths
Taking place from February 28 to March 11, the Culture, Tourism and Trade Promotion Week serves as a highlight event within the series of activities of the Con Son – Kiep Bac Spring Festival. It contributes to promoting the potential, strengths, and image of Hai Phong as a dynamic, friendly, and culturally rich city, while also stimulating tourism, trade, and consumer demand at the beginning of the Lunar New Year.