The Temple of Literature - National University is bustling with visitors seeking calligraphy and taking photos in traditional Vietnamese ao dai dresses for Tet (Lunar New Year).

Hanoi - The Temple of Literature - National University is crowded with visitors who come to offer incense, ask for calligraphy, and capture memorable moments before the New Year.

On the last day of the year, many young people and families visit the Temple of Literature - National University to enjoy the spring festivities and take New Year's photos. The sidewalks along Quoc Tu Giam Street are brightly decorated to welcome the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026.

The entire perimeter fence of the historical site is covered with rustic bamboo, serving as a backdrop for clusters of symbolic horse figurines, hanging signs reading "Peace, Prosperity and Good Fortune," and lanterns adorned with Vietnamese calligraphy, reflecting the rich cultural and scholarly heritage.

This is part of the space being prepared for the 2026 Spring Calligraphy Festival, where visitors can experience receiving calligraphy blessings at the beginning of the year and participate in traditional activities in the Ho Van area opposite.

The Temple of Literature - National University has become a popular destination attracting large crowds of people during the year-end season. Photo: Minh Vu

This spot, with its distinctly Tet (Lunar New Year) theme, attracts many people to take photos. Photo: Minh Vu.

Young people taking photos in the Hồ Văn area. Photo: Minh Vũ

In early spring, people ask for calligraphy, conveying wishes for peace and success in the new year. Photo: Minh Vu

Besides the vibrant spring atmosphere at Ho Van Lake, the Temple of Literature - National University has also become a familiar spring outing destination for many families, young people, and tourists. In this ancient and solemn setting, people come together to capture beautiful moments, marking the traditional Tet atmosphere in the heart of Hanoi .

On the last weekend of the Year of the Snake, Mr. Doan Quoc Tri (Hanoi) took his wife and children to the historical site to enjoy the bustling atmosphere leading up to Tet.

Mr. Tri shared: “This year the atmosphere is very joyful, truly imbued with the spirit of spring. People come to visit, take photos, and ask for calligraphy blessings, hoping for success in their children's studies. I think this is a very meaningful and commendable activity every Tet holiday.”

Mr. Tri's family enjoyed a spring outing at the Temple of Literature - National University, immersing themselves in the vibrant Tet atmosphere and capturing meaningful moments at the beginning of the new year. Photo: Minh Vu

Besides families visiting during the spring festival, the Temple of Literature - National University also attracts a large number of young people. Dressed in traditional ao dai, holding peach blossoms and bright red lucky money envelopes, the girls radiate joy as they pose against the moss-covered tiled roofs, capturing fresh and energetic moments of spring before the New Year.

According to some young people, the historical site, with its rich traditional Vietnamese culture and ancient architecture, is perfectly suited to highlight the graceful beauty of the ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) in Tet (Lunar New Year) photos.

A group of young people capture a spring moment at the Temple of Literature - National University. Photo: Minh Vu.

Young people beam in their traditional ao dai dresses, celebrating Tet in a truly traditional way. Photo: Minh Vu

According to the management board, the Temple of Literature - National University will temporarily close from 12:00 PM on February 16, 2026 (29th day of the Lunar New Year) to prepare for New Year celebrations and will reopen on February 17, 2026 (1st day of the Lunar New Year) to serve the needs of people and tourists visiting for the spring festival and worship. Opening hours will be from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM daily.

The highlight of the Lunar New Year at the historical site continues to be the 2026 Spring Calligraphy Festival, featuring many traditional cultural and artistic activities taking place in the Inner Sanctuary, Ho Van Lake, and Giam Garden. Visitors can receive calligraphy blessings for the new year, enjoy folk art performances, and express their wishes for good fortune and success, while preserving the values ​​of studiousness and respect for teachers.

To ensure traffic order and safety, the management board has arranged free parking for cars at 9 Trinh Hoai Duc Street (Hang Day Stadium area) from February 17th to 22nd, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Motorbikes will be parked in the designated area within the Garden of the Guardians, from February 14th to March 1st, 2026, from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM daily.

Source: https://laodong.vn/du-lich/kham-pha/van-mieu-quoc-tu-giam-tap-nap-khach-xin-chu-chup-anh-ao-dai-tet-1656431.html