Preparations Underway for the 2026 Thai Nguyen International Tea Festival
The 2026 Thai Nguyen International Tea Festival will feature 16 main events and activities, including an international press conference, tea processions, and the grand opening ceremony, according to preparations reviewed by provincial leaders. The upcoming festival marks the 195th anniversary of the founding of Thai Nguyen Province.
Festival Schedule and Event Lineup
Running from October 30 to November 7, 2026, the festival itinerary includes an international tea forum, tea tasting sessions in prominent growing regions like Tan Cuong and La Bang, and the induction of Thai Nguyen tea cultivation and processing knowledge into the national intangible cultural heritage list. Organizers have also scheduled a golf tournament, a world tea masters competition in Vietnam, a photography contest, and a video clip showcase titled “Flavors and Colors of Tea Country.” An official exhibition highlighting 195 years of integration and development will run alongside traditional train services and food and investment promotion events.
Provincial Leaders Review Festival Activity Scenarios
Provincial leaders, including Do Thi Minh Hoa, standing member of the provincial Party Committee and head of the propaganda department, Nguyen Thi Loan, standing member of the provincial Party Committee and vice chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee, and Duong Van Luong, vice chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, attended the recent organizational meeting. Committees have finalized activity scenarios and submitted them to the provincial Party Committee’s propaganda department for review. Bùi Văn Lượng, deputy secretary of the provincial Party Committee and chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, urged departments to maintain rigorous schedules, enhance inter-agency cooperation, and establish robust safety and traffic control plans to prevent congestion during the events.