Event

Ethnic cultures come alive during April 30-May 1 holiday

Saturday, Apr 25, 2026

A series of cultural and tourism activities themed “Highland rendezvous” will take place from April 30 to May 3 at the Việt Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hà Nội, offering visitors a glimpse into the cultures...

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Huế Festival 2026 features major orchid, bonsai, stone art exhibition

Saturday, Apr 25, 2026

Co-hosted by the Huế Festival organising board and the Huế Monuments Conservation Centre, the event brings together ornamental plant associations, clubs, orchid artisans, bonsai and ornamental plant masters, and stone art craftsmen nationwide.

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Activating cultural resources, a path to livelihoods in ethnic areas

Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026

Resolution 80-NQ/TW of the Politburo delivers a clear message: culture is not a back to development but a central strategy. In ethnic and mountainous areas, it serves as both a foundation and a driving force, shaping identity while enabling sustainable...

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Nguyễn Dynasty's ancient documents unveiled to public

Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026

Rare and ancient documents of the Nguyễn Dynasty is available for public at the Huế Monuments Conservation Centre''s  Chuyện kể từ những trang cổ thư (Stories from Ancient Texts) exhibition.

Heritage

Traditional folk games revived to preserve culture, promote tourism

Friday, Apr 17, 2026

Many traditional folk games once faced the risk of disappearing amid modern life and new forms of entertainment. However, joint efforts by the Government, the cultural sector and communities are reviving them, helping preserve cultural identity and strengthen community bonds.

Travel

HCM City hosts Tourism Festival

Friday, Apr 03, 2026

Hundreds of travel products and tour packages for the summer season are being showcased across 150 booths at the 22nd HCM City Tourism Festival that opened at the September 23 Park in HCM City on Thursday.

Entertainment

Landmark films from the Renewal era to be screened at DANAFF

Wednesday, Apr 01, 2026

As part of the programme ''The Evolution of Vietnamese Cinema in the Renewal Era'', DANAFF IV will present 17 landmark films spanning from the late 1980s to the 2000s.

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Thai Festival begins in Hà Nội, visitors live three days in Thai environment

Friday, Mar 27, 2026

Thai traditional dances and Muaythai martial arts made up a vibrant opening ceremony of the Thai Festival at the Hà Nội''s Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long on March 27 night.

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Hà Nội’s first ethnic and religious festival to debut in April

Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026

The first Ethnic and Religious Festival of Hà Nội will take place at the end of April at the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel and around Hoàn Kiếm Lake.

Sports

Festival wrestling must put safety first

Saturday, Mar 14, 2026

Voices from within the wrestling community and from cultural experts converge on one point: safety must be non-negotiable.

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Spring Festivals 2026 - Revival, risks and role of community

Sunday, Mar 08, 2026

Traditional spring festivals are under way nationwide after the 2026 Tết (Lunar New Year), drawing large domestic and international crowds while reflecting local history and spiritual life. Thanh Nga speaks with Associate Professor Dr Bùi Hoài Sơn of the National...

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Spring surge as Việt Nam’s festivals fuse tradition with tech

Sunday, Mar 08, 2026

Spring festivals are more than entertainment: they are living memory, community glue, and a way for each generation to learn the values and stories of their ancestors.

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Visiting Hồng Thái when pear trees turn the hills white

Friday, Mar 06, 2026

Every spring, Hồng Thái Commune in Tuyên Quang Province enters its most beautiful season. Pear blossoms cover the mountains and forests in pristine white, transforming this highland into a fairy tale landscape amid the vast wilderness.

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National plan targets creative clusters, digital markets and cultural brands

Wednesday, Mar 04, 2026

One of eight priority tasks is promoting cultural industries, expanding the cultural market and positioning national cultural brands linked with cultural tourism.

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HCM City to host Áo Dài Festival

Tuesday, Mar 03, 2026

The 12th HCM City Áo Dài Festival will feature a series of activities in the city downtown area.