Culture - Sports

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

The gathering offers a platform for photographers worldwide to exchange ideas and share experiences, marking the fourth edition of the event.

The Pickleball World Cup 2026 is expected to enhance Vietnam’s position on the global sports map and help establish Da Nang as a regional and international hub for this racket sport.

A series of cultural and tourism activities themed “Highland rendezvous” will take place from April 30 to May 3 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi, offering visitors a glimpse into the cultures of ethnic groups in the northern mountainous region.

The project has drawn attention as a major co-production that combines strengths of both countries’ film industries. Vietnamese and Korean crews will team up closely on everything from directing and cinematography to production management, all aiming for top-tier international standards.

According to Director of the Vietnam Circus Federation Tong Toan Thang, the “Three-Region Circus and Magic Gala 2026” will feature nine performances at the Central Circus Theatre in Hanoi.

Over three days, the festival will feature a vibrant line-up of cultural, artistic, sporting and tourism activities, including performances and showcases of traditional Cham rituals and festivals, exhibitions promoting local Cham heritage, demonstrations of traditional crafts, mass art performances, traditional costume shows, folk games and sports, as well as a community tourism skills competition.

The Hung Kings Commemoration Day is a major occasion to honour the legendary founders of the nation’s foundation, and also a thread binding Vietnamese communities worldwide – where the past, present, and future meet within a unique spiritual and cultural space.

This year’s edition offers a series of immersive experiences, including a “memory zone” that traces the evolution of banh mi (Vietnamese baguette) from its early introduction to its modern-day variations. The space recreates familiar street-side stalls from different regions, alongside interactive activities and cultural “check-in” spots.

Eligible entries include short films, documentaries and animated films, featuring the city’s lifestyle and people in today’s society, its economic, social, cultural and tourism development in the new era, and the protection of seas, islands and the environment.

This will be the first large-scale event held in the city to honour national martial arts while strengthening cultural and sports exchanges both domestically and internationally.

Ambassador Nguyen Le Thanh portrayed Vietnam as a dynamic, innovative and fast yet sustainably developing nation, expressing her hope that more cultural and educational exchanges, along with broader cooperation, will further foster bilateral friendship and deepen collaboration, especially in innovation, digital transformation and sustainable development.

The Hanoi exhibition uses art as a bridge to bolster people-to-people friendship between Vietnam and China, pool public support and create new energy for closer ties in culture, tourism and trade. It’s also meant to keep the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries steady and growing for the long haul.

More than a dining venue, the street doubles as a lively open-air playground packed with street performances, cultural exchanges and prime selfie spots, all designed to anchor Gia Lai’s budding night-time economy.

Through the programme “Colours of Land of Ancestors Tourism – Phu Tho 2026”, Phu Tho hopes to offer residents and tourists diverse experiences following their journey to the ancestral land to pay tribute to the nation’s forebears, while promoting various types of tourism such as cultural, ecological, resort and community-based tourism in the homeland of the Vietnamese people.

The four-day festival, running through April 25, commemorates the historic victories on the Bach Dang River in 938, 981 and 1288 – landmark battles that symbolise Vietnam’s resilience and military ingenuity.

Heritage can only become a true “living asset” when it generates economic value while being properly preserved.

Featuring more than 156 photos of archival paintings, the exhibition introduces visitors to the life and legacy of Lenin, a prominent political theorist, revolutionary leader, and founder of the Soviet state.

Through artistic works, the public gain deeper insights into the cultures and people of both nations, contributing to peace, cooperation, and development. The exhibition also helps younger generations better understand a dynamic Vietnam and a culturally rich RoK.

At the meeting, both sides discussed in detail key components of the project, including site selection, development models, implementation steps and the organisation of regular activities within the proposed photography city.