Cultural Tea Experience for the Diplomatic Corps at the International Tea Festival – Thai Nguyen 2026

WVR - On October 30, Ambassadors, Heads of international organizations in Vietnam and their spouses, along with representatives of the Diplomatic Corps in Hanoi, will participate in the Cultural Tea Experience Program and attend the Opening Ceremony of the International Tea Festival - Thai Nguyen 2026.
Cultural Tea Experience for the Diplomatic Corps at the International Tea Festival – Thai Nguyen 2026
The International Tea Festival - Thai Nguyen 2026 is an opportunity for international friends to learn more about the land, people of Thai Nguyen, and the unique values of Vietnamese tea culture. (Source: Thai Nguyen Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism)

The program is organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the People's Committee of Thai Nguyen Province as part of the celebration of the 195th anniversary of the establishment of Thai Nguyen Province (November 4, 1831 - November 4, 2026).

Cultural Tea Experience for the Diplomatic Corps at the International Tea Festival – Thai Nguyen 2026
Nung girls harvesting tea. (Source: Thai Nguyen Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism)

Joining the program will be the Spouse of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, representatives from various departments of the Ministry, and the Network of Vietnamese Female Diplomats.

The delegates will travel to Thai Nguyen via the Heritage Train Journey from Hanoi to Thai Nguyen; visit the Tan Cuong tea region, learn about the art of tea processing and tasting, explore the unique cultures of Vietnamese ethnic groups; attend the Opening Ceremony of the International Tea Festival - Thai Nguyen 2026 and the Ceremony to Announce the Decision to List Tea Culture as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Cultural Tea Experience for the Diplomatic Corps at the International Tea Festival – Thai Nguyen 2026
Delegates will have the opportunity to visit the Tan Cuong tea region and learn about the art of tea processing and tasting. (Source: Thai Nguyen Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism)

The program is an opportunity for international friends to gain a deeper understanding of the land, people of Thai Nguyen, and the unique values of Vietnamese tea culture, thereby enhancing friendly exchanges and opening up opportunities for economic cooperation, tourism, and the development of the Thai Nguyen tea brand.

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