Family resort Alma will usher in the biggest event on the Vietnamese calendar, the Lunar New Year, with a fun-filled program packed with cultural performances, hands-on workshops, wellness experiences, festive dining, and more.
Encapsulating passion, freedom and unstoppable energy, the Year of the Horse sets the tone for Alma’s vibrant Tet celebrations that encourage guests to reconnect with loved ones and embrace new beginnings against the scenic backdrop of Cam Ranh peninsula’s Long Beach.
From Monday Feb. 16 until Saturday Feb. 21, 2026, the 30-hectare beachfront resort will host daily Tet festivities spanning its Tet Village, Kids Club, Food Court, Alma Lounge, cinema, Le Spa and outdoor spaces.
It Takes a Village During Tet
At the heart of the festivities is Alma’s Tet Village, where guests will immerse themselves in Vietnamese heritage by donning áo dài dresses, making lanterns, painting the iconic traditional conical hats (nón lá), wood carving, alongside traditional games and cultural performances.
Dragon dance performances will bring good fortune and excitement throughout the week, while families can participate in beloved Tet traditions such as making lucky red envelopes (lì xì), cooking sticky rice cakes (bánh chưng), flying kites and lucky draw (lô tô), bamboo dancing, calligraphy, “tò he” making .
Children will be kept entertained with daily creative workshops such as ‘Become a fashion designer – Design Your Áo Dài’, garden blessing walks, face painting, and Tet-themed cinema nights. Evening entertainment includes a cultural extravaganza ‘The Alma Show’ at the Alma Amphitheatre.
Feasting on New Beginnings
Alma’s culinary offerings take centre stage during Tet with an array of festive dining options, including:
- Traditional Vietnamese Tet Breakfast Buffets at Alma Garden
- Floating Tet Breakfasts served at in-villa pools
- Vietnamese Tet Afternoon Tea featuring sweet and savoury specialties at Alma Lounge
- Traditional Tet Set Menus at Atlantis
- Tet Village showcasing traditional fruit candies
- Tet-inspired Vietnamese cocktails crafted at The American Bar
- A lively Tet Night Market at the Food Court
Wellness, Movement and Mindful Renewal
The Year of the Horse begins at Alma with energising morning yoga sessions, calming sound bath meditations, and nature-based experiences designed to restore balance and clarity for the year ahead.
To mark the Lunar New Year, Le Spa is offering a curated selection of Tet wellness experiences, including a 110-minute “Receive & Relax” ritual comprising a 30-minute body scrub, 50-minute massage and 30-minute mini facial. Happy Hour spa promotions, 60-minute couples therapy at a special rate and tiered savings for multi-treatment bookings are also on offer to help guests kick off the year feeling refreshed and revitalised.
“Tet is a time of reconnection, optimism and momentum, and the Year of the Horse reflects the vitality we hope guests will take with them into the year ahead,” said Alma’s managing director Herbert Laubichler-Pichler. “Our Tet program blends Vietnamese tradition with immersive experiences for all ages, allowing families and friends to celebrate together in a meaningful way.”
To contact Alma or to make a booking, please visit alma-resort.com.
