Artist

The spirit of Xẩm for a new generation

Sunday, Nov 01, 2026

Singer Nguyễn Ngọc Hà, known by her stage name Hà Myo, is breathing new life into Xẩm, a traditional Vietnamese folk singing genre, by blending its distinctive storytelling with contemporary sounds while remaining committed to preserving its cultural identity.

Artist

Hà Nội Chèo Theatre seeks to bring traditional arts closer to young audiences

Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026

The Hà Nội Open Theatre Festival is a major cultural and artistic event that celebrates theatrical heritage, assesses the development of the stage arts and explores new directions to better meet the public’s growing demand for artistic experiences.

News

Vietnamese writer, illustrator nominated for 2028 Hans Christian Andersen Award

Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026

Author Nguyễn Hữu Quỳnh Hương and illustrator Tạ Huy Long have been nominated to represent Việt Nam in the writing and illustration categories, respectively, for the 2028 Hans Christian Andersen Award (HCAA), the highest international distinction awarded to authors and...

Life & Style

Hà Nội Jazztival begins as music played across capital city

Friday, Sep 18, 2026

As the city''s first-ever jazz festival, the Hà Nội Jazztival is not only a celebration of music, but also serves as a dynamic playground for jazz enthusiasts and a bridge connecting cultural heritage with fresh creative spaces for young people,...

Sports

Northern Vovinam Championships open in Quảng Ninh

Sunday, Aug 30, 2026

The championships are expected to help identify and develop promising athletes for the national sports team, while strengthening exchanges and solidarity among localities.

Entertainment

Tuồng enriches Hà Nội’s night-time culture

Sunday, Aug 23, 2026

As more visitors explore the city after dark, demand for artistic performances, creative products and cultural experiences is expected to grow.

Life & Style

Bình Định launches all-out bid to put martial arts on UNESCO’s world stage

Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026

Bình Định has already mapped out a 2026-30 plan to keep its fighting spirit breathing, complete with specific targets and a clear step-by-step timeline.

Sports

Hà Nội festival brings the spirit of Vietnamese martial arts to the world

Monday, Aug 10, 2026

Over the course of the three-day Hà Nội International Martial Arts Festival, nearly 2,000 participants from 66 local and international delegations attended the country''s largest-ever martial arts event, which was rich in cultural identity and high in professional quality.

Heritage

Reimagining heritage for a new generation

Sunday, Jul 26, 2026

Traditional arts are often seen as relics of the past. At Cadao Collective in Hà Nội, however, water puppetry, xẩm and ca trù are being reimagined for today''s audiences without losing their cultural soul.

Life & Style

Hà Nội to regularly present high-quality art programmes to public

Saturday, Jul 25, 2026

A high-quality art series has been built to bring the traditional art forms closer to both local residents and tourists

Life & Style

Top leader's directives chart new course for culture-led development: experts

Friday, Jul 17, 2026

Artists and cultural experts shared the view that the top leader''s guidance at the second meeting of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Vietnamese Culture not only reviewed the initial implementation of the Politburo''s Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW but...

Life & Style

Việt Nam’s history recreated in epic theatrical show

Sunday, Jul 05, 2026

The Đất Nước Thiên Hùng Ca (Land of Epic Songs), which celebrates Việt Nam''s 4,000-year journey of nation-building and defence, will be brought to life with a huge theatrical production in Hà Nội on July 10.

Life & Style

Painting competition to commemorate late artist Tô Ngọc Vân

Thursday, Jun 18, 2026

It is open to all Vietnamese students pursuing art majors at universities and colleges both in Việt Nam and abroad, including those who graduated in 2026.

Life & Style

Teenager painter finds inspiration from traditional craft villages

Sunday, Jun 14, 2026

Since taking up art at the age of eight in 2018, 16-year-old painter Nguyễn Đăng Hải Nam has amassed an impressive list of achievements, participating in numerous exhibitions and receiving multiple awards.

Sports

Vovinam champions set sights on Asian crown

Monday, Jun 01, 2026

Việt Nam''s top vovinam fighters are gearing up to defend their Asian title in Cambodia, with a blend of experienced champions and rising stars.