Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has unveiled a multi-day Tet programme spanning performances, craft workshops, themed dining and curated retail offerings, signalling how heritage hotels in Vietnam are positioning Lunar New Year as a signature cultural and experiential season for domestic and international guests.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi’s Tet Space: Feb. 6–8
Performances and cultural showcases
From Feb. 6 to 8, the hotel’s Metropole Tet Space will host a concentrated programme designed to spotlight Vietnamese traditions, including:
- A lively lion dance.
- Traditional water puppet performance.
- Ca trù singing.
- A curated traditional painting exhibition.
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Hands-on heritage workshops
Guests can participate in craft and ritual-based experiences, including:
- Making Bánh Chưng (traditional Chung cake).
- Daffodil bulb trimming.
- Vietnamese tea appreciation workshops.
Reviving lost calligraphy: ‘Reawakening Lien’
A focused cultural initiative
A centrepiece of the programme is the “Reawakening Lien” series, dedicated to the revival of a form of Hue calligraphy that had been absent for more than a decade.
Key elements include:
- An opening talk on Feb. 6 providing historical and artistic context.
- Afternoon showcases and interactive sessions with master artisans.
Lì xì and branded keepsakes
Guests staying at the hotel during the Lunar New Year period will receive a specially prepared lì xì, redeemable as a voucher for a Metropole-branded gift at La Boutique and L’Epicerie, reflecting a contemporary interpretation of a traditional custom.
Tet hampers at L’Epicerie
Customisable gifting programme
The hotel is offering bespoke Tet hampers available until Feb. 16, aimed at families, friends and corporate partners.
Each hamper combines European imports with Vietnamese delicacies, including:
- Swiss chocolate, Italian panettone, French butter cookies.
- Fine wine and Champagne.
- Metropole-branded items.
- Mixed nuts, candied dried fruit.
- Artisanal Vietnamese coffee and tea.
L’Epicerie operates daily from 7am to 9pm at 13 Le Phung Hieu Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, with orders also available via its E-Shop.
Dining and bar experiences during Tet
Spice Garden (Vietnamese restaurant)
- A special five-course Tet set menu featuring dishes such as spring rolls and Hanoi bun thang, served with homemade tea and candied fruit.
angelina (cocktail bar and restaurant)
- A limited-edition Tet cocktail collection reinterpreting Lunar New Year flavours through contemporary mixology.
Le Club Bar (Afternoon Tea)
- A refined Afternoon Tea service pairing Vietnamese lotus tea, Earl Grey and the signature Metropole egg coffee with sweet and savoury creations.
Le Beaulieu (Sunday Brunch – Feb. 22)
- A themed Tet edition of the hotel’s Sunday Brunch, blending French culinary technique with Vietnamese symbolism.
- Signature offerings include premium seafood on ice, côte de boeuf, flambé lobster bisque, Serrano ham, artisanal French cheeses and desserts, accompanied by live jazz.
Operations during the holiday period
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi will remain fully operational throughout Tet, including the peak period from Feb. 16–20, with standard services maintained across rooms, restaurants and public areas.
Why It Matters
Hanoi Tet hotel celebrations illustrate how landmark properties are moving beyond standard holiday decor toward structured cultural programming that blends performance, craftsmanship, gastronomy and retail. For heritage hotels like Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Tet has become a strategic moment to reinforce cultural credibility, deepen guest engagement and differentiate in a competitive luxury market increasingly driven by experience-led travel.
At a Glance
- Three-day Metropole Tet Space runs Feb. 6–8.
- “Reawakening Lien” revives a lost Hue calligraphy tradition.
- Guests receive lì xì redeemable for Metropole-branded gifts.
- Custom Tet hampers available until Feb. 16.
- Special menus and themed experiences across Spice Garden, angelina, Le Club Bar and Le Beaulieu.
- Hotel remains fully operational throughout Tet.
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