Homeland Spring 2026 in Fukuoka: Bringing the spirit of Vietnamese Tet to the heart of Kyushu, Japan
WVR - On January 31 and February 1, at Tenjin Central Park – Kihinkan, Fukuoka City, the Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka, in collaboration with the Vietnamese Association in Fukuoka and the Vietnamese Business Association in Kyushu, organized the Homeland Spring 2026 – 7th Vietnamese Tet in Fukuoka event.
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| Overview of the Spring in the Homeland 2026 event in Fukuoka, Japan. |
The event is an annual cultural rendezvous for the Vietnamese community in Kyushu, Okinawa, and Central-Southern Japan, attracting the attention of local authorities, friendship associations, and international friends.
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| Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai speaking at the program. |
In her opening remarks, Vu Chi Mai – Consul General of Vietnam in Fukuoka – emphasized: “Spring in the Homeland 2026 holds special significance as the Vietnamese community celebrates the New Year and the success of the 14th National Congress of the Party. This is a significant milestone, marking the beginning of a new era of development – an era of strong resurgence for the Vietnamese nation, with major orientations and great aspirations for the country's future.
Spring in the Homeland 2026 is a gathering place to spread love and the essence of Vietnamese culture, narrated through music, cuisine, costumes, and very sincere sharing.”
According to her, for overseas Vietnamese, this is an opportunity to come closer together, to feel that despite living far from the homeland, Vietnamese cultural values are always preserved and spread. “Geographical distances are shortened by human connections; the colors of Vietnamese Spring blend with the rhythm of Japanese life and international friendship, creating a warm and cohesive atmosphere,” she said, affirming that cultural diplomacy and people-to-people exchanges are crucial foundations for community connection.
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| Check-in area for the Spring in the Homeland 2026 – 7th Vietnamese Tet in Fukuoka. |
Vietnamese Tet linked with people-to-people diplomacy
Speaking at the event, Tetsuko Ueda – Deputy Governor of Fukuoka Prefecture – conveyed New Year greetings from the Governor of Fukuoka to the Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka and the Vietnamese community.
The leadership of Fukuoka Prefecture highly appreciated the significance of the Spring in the Homeland program in enhancing cultural understanding between the peoples of Vietnam and Japan, noting the outstanding contributions of Consul General Vu Chi Mai over the past three years, especially in promoting economic and people-to-people diplomacy between Fukuoka Prefecture, the Kyushu region, and Vietnam.
Tetsuko Ueda shared: “We are delighted to witness the Vietnamese community in Fukuoka united, preserving cultural traditions, and actively sharing these values with Japanese friends. Events like Spring in the Homeland contribute to making Fukuoka City more vibrant and warm.”
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| Deputy Governor of Fukuoka Prefecture Tetsuko Ueda. |
Vietnamese Tet atmosphere in a vibrant Fukuoka day
From the morning, the festival grounds were vibrant with red couplets, yellow apricot blossoms, purple ao dai, and the lively sound of lion drums. About 30 food stalls, cultural displays, folk games, and traditional Tet experiences created a “miniature Vietnam” in the heart of modern Fukuoka City.
Children lined up for lucky money, adults sought calligraphy for the new year, and Vietnamese students and long-settled families gathered around traditional dishes like banh chung and spring rolls. Japanese attendees eagerly experienced Vietnamese Tet, enjoyed traditional dishes, and learned about Spring customs.
Before the opening ceremony, the Organizing Committee launched a series of activities to enhance natural interaction: folk games, youth networking, cultural experience spaces, and notably the Kyushu Got Talent stage. Each performance was a story of love for the homeland, the aspiration for integration, and the pride of Vietnamese identity abroad.
Connecting the community through each Spring
Speaking to the press, Nguyen Duy Anh – Member of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, Honorary President of the Vietnamese Association in Fukuoka – stated that the greatest value of Spring in the Homeland is the community connection nurtured over the years.
He said: “For overseas Vietnamese, Homeland Spring is a moment to see Vietnamese Tet fully present far from the homeland. Over seven editions, the Vietnamese in Kyushu have become more mature, proactive in preserving identity, and actively integrating.”
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| Kyushu Got Talent program. |
Sharing the same view, Hoang Xuan Dung – President of the Vietnamese Association in Fukuoka – emphasized the special spiritual significance of the program:
“When young people proudly wear ao dai, confidently step onto the Kyushu Got Talent stage, or eagerly participate in folk games, we believe that the Vietnamese cultural vein is being naturally continued across generations,” he added.
In her speech, Consul General Vu Chi Mai affirmed that it is the warm encounters at the festival – a shared meal, a cultural performance, a New Year’s greeting – that sustainably nurture friendship among nations.
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| Lucky money for children. |
Cultural bridge in a new phase
Spring in the Homeland 2026 in Fukuoka takes place as Vietnam enters a new development phase following the success of the 14th National Party Congress. In this flow, the Vietnamese community in Kyushu continues to affirm its role as a cultural bridge, contributing to enhancing understanding and friendship between Vietnam and Japan.
Within the program's framework, the Kyushu Got Talent 2026 contest left deep emotions as the contestants, despite their young age, showed mature and profound choices in their performances.
The performances focused on songs praising the homeland, the country, the Communist Party of Vietnam, and revolutionary ideals, expressing national pride, gratitude, and trust of the younger generation in the Party's leadership.
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| Organizing Committee of the Spring in the Homeland 2026 – 7th Vietnamese Tet in Fukuoka. |
With an emotionally rich performance, the first prize was awarded to contestant Ta Van Dai for the song My Homeland Calls My Name. The Special Prize went to contestant Phan Linh Chi for her deep rendition of the song The Girl from La River, leaving a strong impression on the audience.
Concluding in a warm and friendly atmosphere, Homeland Spring 2026 in Fukuoka left a positive mark of a cohesive Vietnamese community, proud of its roots and actively contributing to the host society.
Some images from the event:
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| Vietnamese youth attending check-in |
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| Vietnamese-Japanese couple preparing to welcome their baby |
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| Event space in the center of Fukuoka City, Japan. |
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| Youth networking and socializing. |
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| Folk games. |
(Source: Consulate Geneeral in Fukuoka)
