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Vietnam’s growing cinema market draws international stars
The increasing frequency of such visits indicates that Vietnam is receiving greater attention in the promotional and distribution strategies of Asian film projects.
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Vietnamese Cultural Festival brings people together in Japan
Over the two days, the festival featured a range of cultural, artistic and community activities, including a Japanese speech contest for Vietnamese participants, quizzes on Japanese law, culture and history, a Japanese karaoke contest, art performances and Yosakoi exchanges.
Vietnamese Lantern Festival connects cultures in Darwin
This year’s festival showcased the waterways, boats and monkey bridges of the Mekong Delta, along with handicrafts made from coconut leaves, bringing the distinctive character of Vietnam’s southern region to life through decorations, interactive activities and artistic performances.
Miss World 2026 promotes Vietnamese culture, tourism
On September 4-5 alone, Khanh Hoa welcomed around 95,000 visitors staying overnight, including approximately 38,000 international visitors, highlighting the event’s considerable appeal and the province’s image as a safe, attractive and welcoming destination.
Bat Trang pottery village preserves heritage in digital age
The combination of modern machinery and traditional craftsmanship reflects the craft village’s efforts to preserve values handed down through generations while embracing technological advances.
Vietnam helps place culture at centre of global development agenda: ambassador
The UN General Assembly’s adoption of a resolution on the International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development reflects Vietnam’s increasingly proactive role at multilateral forums.
UNESCO, countries welcome Vietnam-led cultural initiative
UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany hailed the UN General Assembly’s proclamation of the International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development (2027–2036), thanking Vietnam for promoting the initiative, as well as all co-sponsoring countries, members of the core group and the Group of Friends for Culture at the UN for their support.
Dak R’mang market – where Mong cultural identity is upheld in Central Highlands
For the Mong people in Ta Dung, Dak R’mang is not merely a weekly rendezvous, but a space preserving memories of their northwestern hometowns and cultural identity in their new land.
Vietnam Rong Xanh Awards create new cultural, heritage values
Director of the institute Dr. Nguyen Thi Bich Lan said the awards arrive as science, technology, innovation and digital transformation reshape how cultural values are preserved, created and spread.
Film project explores overseas Vietnamese's journey to roots
Through Beyond the Broken Bridge, the filmmakers hope to bring the stories of Vietnamese living abroad closer to international audiences while contributing to cinematic and cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Europe.
Hai Phong Railway Station: Where a historic train journey lives on
Hai Phong had the honour of welcoming the late President Ho Chi Minh on nine occasions. Hai Phong Railway Station holds a special place in that history, as the departure point for a special train that took him back to Hanoi on October 21, 1946.
First Asian Kun Khmer Championship opens in Can Tho
The first Asian Kun Khmer Championship opened in Can Tho city on September 3, bringing together 236 coaches and athletes from 11 countries to compete for 70 sets of medals.
Vietnamese film '1982' to debut at Busan International Film Festival
“1982” is a story about a bankrupt filmmaker searching for her missing mother while uncovering long-buried family secrets.
Heineken Pickleball World Cup 2026 kicks off in Da Nang
The tournament, running from August 30 to September 6, sees players compete in national team and individual categories.
Miss World 2026 contestants showcase global cultures in Nha Trang
Hosting the final activities and grand final of Miss World 2026 offers Khanh Hoa an opportunity to promote its natural landscapes, cultural heritage and people to international audiences, while attracting visitors to Nha Trang during the National Day holiday.
Vietnam-Laos border communities strengthen bonds of friendship
Through the programme, Son La aims to showcase the nature, culture and people of Long Sap, promote traditional cultural values alongside sustainable tourism, boost tourism and trade, and foster stronger cooperation contributing to sustainable socio-economic development in Long Sap and the Moc Chau National Tourism Area.
Ecosystem needed to preserve and promote traditional craft villages
An ecosystem linking artisans with designers, businesses, technology and markets is needed to help preserve traditional skills while creating new economic opportunities.
Culture industries open new growth opportunities for Tuyen Quang
Following its administrative merger, Tuyen Quang is home to 46 ethnic groups, with ethnic minorities accounting for more than 70% of its population. The province has 794 historical and cultural relic sites and 871 intangible cultural heritage items, including 53 recognised as national intangible cultural heritage.
Museums enter the digital age
From 3D displays and virtual tours to AI assistants and digital collections, museums across Vietnam are rethinking how heritage is preserved, presented and experienced, with technology opening new ways for the public to connect with the past.
Moc Chau Cultural and Tourism Week celebrates ethnic cultural diversity
The Moc Chau Cultural and Tourism Week 2026 is taking place from August 31 to September 5 at the Moc Chau National Tourism Area and the Long Sap International Border Gate area in Son La province, featuring a wide range of cultural, tourism, trade and sports activities.
