Co Loa relic complex encompasses archaeological sites, fortifications and historical and architectural monuments within Dong Anh commune, with a designated conservation area of approximately 860ha.
Over the centuries, Hai Phong has forged a maritime cultural identity characterised by resilience, openness, and creativity.
The programmes will feature songs and performances praising the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh, highlighting the nation’s revolutionary struggle and the historical significance of the August Revolution and National Day.
The passport has been designed as an experiential product, with each destination representing a different chapter in the exploration of the city’s cultural, historical, and culinary heritage.
Teams from Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and Japan are competing in the event. Vietnam has fielded eight teams, including three national squads and five teams from Khanh Hoa, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Can Tho and An Giang.
The Hanoi Jazztival 2026, themed “Hanoi Jazz – Music Without Borders,” will take place from September 17-19 at a range of cultural venues, including the Hanoi Opera House, Ly Thai To Garden, Thang Long Theatre and the Vietnam Women’s Museum.
The occasion marks Vietnam’s first-time hosting of Miss World, with close to a month of festivities unfolding across the country.
The special programme brought together young musicians from China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Russia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Uzbekistan, offering Hanoi audiences works by renowned composers such as Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, and Dmitri Shostakovich.
Hot air balloon performances will be held as part of the 2026 International Folk Song and Dance Festival, scheduled to take place from August 28 to September 2 at Dien Bien Stadium, May 7 Square and Muong Thanh pedestrian street.
Le Thi Anh Mai, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the organisers aim to develop Hanoi Jazztival into an annual international jazz festival, creating a cultural brand for Hanoi with regional recognition and global reach.
The exhibition marks the first time the capital has hosted a licensed Van Gogh exhibition from France, featuring 165 masterpieces recreated using state-of-the-art technology.
After the opening leg in Quang Ninh from August 8 to 12, contestants will continue their journey through Vietnam’s heritage destinations, including Hai Phong city and Khanh Hoa province’s Nha Trang, before competing in the grand finale.
A Quang Ninh official said sporting events not only promote Ha Long Bay and other local attractions but also generate substantial spillover benefits for accommodation, transport, restaurant, retail and other services, reinforcing the province's image as a dynamic and modern destination.
A law on cultural industries development is being drafted for submission to the National Assembly’s October session under fast-track procedures.
Sports exchanges between Vietnamese and Chinese youth serve as an effective bridge for fostering closer ties and mutual understanding between the two countries’ people. Through football and basketball matches, young people from both sides can improve their fitness and skills while building friendships and promoting solidarity.
The festival is scheduled to open in October at the Thang Long imperial citadel, with events and activities taking place continuously over four days. The event will also coincide with the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-UNESCO cooperation (1976-2026).
Held under the theme “Thang Long Spirit – Quintessence of Vietnamese Martial Arts,” the festival took place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel from August 7-9. It was part of Hanoi's efforts to implement Politburo Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture.
The screening attracted considerable interest from film enthusiasts and the Vietnamese community in the German capital. It marked the fourth time Vietnamese films have been featured in the programme, following "The House of No Man" by Tran Thanh, "Glorious Ashes" by Bui Thac Chuyen, and "My Best Friend's Wedding" by Nguyen Quang Dung and Diep The Vinh in previous years.
Ho Chi Minh City identifies traditional art forms such as hat boi, cai luong (reformed opera) and puppetry as areas requiring greater investment and promotion to become distinctive cultural products associated with tourism.
Under the tournament format, the semifinals and final will be played over two legs. Vietnam will travel to Malaysia for the first leg on August 16 before hosting the second leg on August 19. Should Vietnam overcome Malaysia, they will meet the winner of the other semifinal between Thailand and Singapore in the final.
