Thai Nguyen celebrates 195th anniversary and launches International Tea Festival 2026

Thai Nguyen province held a major ceremony to commemorate its 195th founding anniversary and officially opened the 2026 Thai Nguyen International Tea Festival. During the event, General Secretary and State President To Lam presented the First-Class Labor Order to the province, recognizing its significant contributions to national socio-economic development.

To promote the local tea industry, the province launched the Hanoi–Thai Nguyen Heritage Train, a cultural tourism service designed to connect the capital with northern tea-growing regions. The train offers passengers traditional music, local cuisine, and tea tastings. Additionally, the 2026 International Tea Economic Forum was held to discuss leveraging technology and expanding global markets, with goals to position Thai Nguyen as a reputable international tea hub.

Efforts are underway to elevate the local industry, including plans to introduce Thai Nguyen tea to the Japanese TikTok market and the Shanghai Import Expo in China. The province is also working toward seeking UNESCO recognition for Thai Nguyen tea culture, following its recent designation as a national intangible cultural heritage.