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Johnnie To, Julien Rejl join DANAFF IV jury panel
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Johnnie To, Julien Rejl join DANAFF IV jury panel

Veteran Hong Kong director Johnnie To and Julien Rejl, Artistic Director of the Directors’ Fortnight section at the Cannes Film Festival, will join the jury board of the fourth Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV).
Chăm cultural festival to celebrate heritage, boost tourism
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Chăm cultural festival to celebrate heritage, boost tourism

The sixth Chăm Ethnic Culture Festival will be organised on a national scale, drawing participation from seven provinces and cities with significant Cham populations, namely Khánh Hòa, Gia Lai, Lâm Đồng, Tây Ninh, An Giang and Đắk Lắk provinces and...
Director Lê Hoàng: ultimate purpose of filmmaking is to nurture faith in humanity
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Director Lê Hoàng: ultimate purpose of filmmaking is to nurture faith in humanity

To director Lê Hoàng, Gái Nhảy (Bar Girls) was simply a film born from keen observations of daily life and a desire to tell stories powerful enough to make the younger generation reflect on the darker undercurrents of society.
Wind-Avoiding Festival to spotlight ethnic spiritual traditions
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Wind-Avoiding Festival to spotlight ethnic spiritual traditions

The 2026 Wind-Avoiding Festival in Hoành Mô Commune, Quảng Ninh Province, will be held on May 19 – 20. This is one of the unique cultural and spiritual activities of the Dao Thanh Phán ethnic group in the region.
Xuân Dương Love Market draws visitors with Sli and Lượn songs
Event

Xuân Dương Love Market draws visitors with Sli and Lượn songs

More than just a trading market, the Love Market is a community cultural space where local ethnic people - both inside and outside the region - come together to interact and strengthen solidarity.
Director Phan Đăng Di: Cinema should be a space for reflection
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Director Phan Đăng Di: Cinema should be a space for reflection

Today, Bi, Don’t Be Afraid! no longer stands in isolation as a subject of controversy instead, it has joined a broader cinematic current, where works are viewed through a lens of calm and thorough reflection.
Thăng Long-Hà Nội Festival to deliver capitals cultural values worldwide
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Thăng Long-Hà Nội Festival to deliver capital’s cultural values worldwide

Running from September 11-20, the event is envisioned to become a signature cultural brand for Hà Nội, contributing to the realisation of cultural development goals in line with key resolutions of the Central Government and the city in the new era.
Project aims to create traditional Vietnamese orchestra and art space
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Project aims to create traditional Vietnamese orchestra and art space

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has just approved a project to establish the Việt Nam National Traditional Orchestra, with the aim of preserving and promoting the values of traditional Vietnamese music amid increasingly deep international integration.
Young voices bring ca trù back to life
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Young voices bring ca trù back to life

Many young people today are quietly contributing to the revival of ca trù, a musical heritage that once seemed on the verge of being forgotten.
International photographers gather in Thổ Hà for traditional art exchange
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International photographers gather in Thổ Hà for traditional art exchange

Within the programme''s framework, international photographers explored and worked in various settings around Thổ Hà ancient village, including temple and pagoda complexes, narrow alleyways, ancient houses, village gates and ferry docks, as well as scenes of daily life and local...
Ethnic cultures come alive during April 30-May 1 holiday
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Ethnic cultures come alive during April 30-May 1 holiday

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

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.
Activating cultural resources, a path to livelihoods in ethnic areas
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Activating cultural resources, a path to livelihoods in ethnic areas

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...
Nguyễn Dynastys ancient documents unveiled to public
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Nguyễn Dynasty's ancient documents unveiled to public

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.
Traditional folk games revived to preserve culture, promote tourism
Heritage

Traditional folk games revived to preserve culture, promote tourism

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.
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