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.
Amid the pace of modern life, the traditional cultural values of ethnic communities continue to be preserved and passed down in the border highlands of Pa Vay Su commune, in the northern province of Tuyen Quang. Through songs, dances and a growing passion for learning about their heritage, local students are helping keep their cultural identity alive.
Lijiang Ancient Town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in China’s Yunnan province are two famous tourist attractions that are becoming increasingly appealing to Vietnamese visitors, while also opening up opportunities for tourism cooperation between the two nations.
Located in Western Hoa Lu Ward, Dan Kinh Thien – Thung Ui is historically recognised as a ceremonial site where kings of Vietnam’s feudal dynasties performed heaven-worshipping rites, one of the highest rituals in the court ceremonial tradition. The site was recently introduced to travel firms through a familiarisation programme organised by the Ninh Binh provincial Department of Tourism in coordination with Xuan Truong Construction Enterprise.
Held at the start of the New Year in Muong Phang, Dien Bien province, the annual festival serves as a vibrant cultural and tourism event that promotes the locality’s image, honours the traditions of ethnic communities, and supports tourism development.
According to the Department of Ethnic Culture under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, a series of meaningful cultural activities will take place from August 1 to 29 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi. The programme offers visitors an opportunity to explore and engage with Vietnam’s rich traditional heritage through diverse and practical experiences.
The programme brings together over 100 people from 16 ethnic minority groups across 11 localities, offering visitors a chance to explore traditional crafts, folk music, dances, rituals, and cuisine.
In recent years, the Department of Education and Training of Dak Lak province has actively collaborated with the cultural sector to safeguard and promote cultural values of ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands. Various programs and initiatives have been implemented, offering students diverse activities that deepen their understanding of traditional heritage.
