14TH NATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF VIETNAM

Party General Secretary offers incense for national peace in Hanoi

Huy Anh - Chi Kien

Feb 16, 2026 / 10:05 PM

Praying for national peace and stability, the delegation voiced confidence that the country will enter a new era of development marked by stronger achievements, prosperity and greater well-being.

THE HANOI TIMES — Party General Secretary To Lam and a delegation of central and Hanoi leaders tonight (February 16) offered incense at the Ly Thai To Monument, praying for national peace and breakthroughs in the year ahead.

Hình ảnh 1 — *Party General Secretary To Lam (third from right) and Hanoi Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc offer incense to King Ly Thai To and past generations. Photos: Thanh Thai/Hanoimoi Newspaper*

Participants included Politburo member and Chief of the Party Central Committee’s Office Pham Gia Tuc, Politburo member and Hanoi Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Vu Dai Thang, Chairwoman of the Hanoi People’s Council Phung Thi Hong Ha, other Hanoi vice party secretaries and leaders of local agencies and departments.

Hình ảnh 2 — *General Secretary To Lam gives lucky money to local residents waiting for the Lunar New Year celebrations.*

In a solemn spring setting, General Secretary To Lam and other leaders paid tribute to King Ly Thai To and generations who built and defended Thang Long – Hanoi over a millennium.

On the eve of the Lunar New Year, they honored those who safeguarded the nation and preserved the capital’s cultural and historical legacy.

Hình ảnh 3 — *Hanoi Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc congratulates Hanoi people on the 2026 Lunar New Year.*

The delegation prayed for peace, stability and a new era of development marked by stronger achievements and prosperity.

After the ceremony, General Secretary To Lam and other leaders extended Lunar New Year greetings and lucky money to workers and police officers on duty.

Hình ảnh 4 — *General Secretary To Lam extends Tet greetings to Hanoi police officers.*

The delegation also met residents celebrating the Lunar New Year at the Ly Thai To Flower Garden in Hoan Kiem Ward.

In a brief exchange, Lam wished Hanoi residents a joyful Lunar New Year of the Horse and expressed hope for greater accomplishments in the coming year.

On the verge of the Lunar New Year’s Eve, Hanoi will host a citywide fireworks performance in 33 locations, including 11 high-altitude launch sites.

Hình ảnh 5 — *General Secretary To Lam and Hanoi Party Chief Nguyen Duy Ngoc wish sanitation workers a new year of health, happiness and luck.*

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