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Ancient capital greets Tet with cannon fire, royal guard ceremony

By Xuan Dat
By Trung Châu
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The re-enactment rituals are conducted with solemnity and meticulous attention to detail

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HUE – On the vibrant morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year 2026, the Hue Imperial Citadel in Hue City welcomed visitors with the re-enactment of the royal guard mounting ceremony and the thunderous roar of the sacred cannon fire providing a powerful opening to the Lunar New Year’s festivities.
A majestic display of the sacred cannon fire signals the start of the Lunar New Year
Crowds of tourists flock to the Hue Imperial Citadel on the Lunar New Year’s Day to witness ancient palace rituals
Re-enacting the royal guard mounting ceremony at the iconic Noon Gate…
…offering visitors an authentic sense of the order and majesty of the Nguyen Dynasty
Looking out toward the city from the historic Noon Gate
The pleasant, cool weather on the first day of the Year of the Horse
The ceremonial troupe begins its march into the heart of the Imperial City
Guards in traditional attire perform the shift change, breathing life into the Tet atmosphere within the palace walls
The royal procession crosses the Trung Dao Bridge
A striking cultural display inside the Imperial Citadel
Visitors photograph the stately royal procession as it passes
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