In Ho Chi Minh City, the flagship campaign, titled “Touching Heritage”, is set to be launched in Saigon, Ben Thanh, and Cho Lon wards via short videos, livestreams, and other interactive digital formats.
At the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, delegates visited the Doan Mon Gate and learnt about the formation and development of the ancient capital through different historical periods at display spaces. They also explored the Kinh Thien Palace’s Dragon Steps (large stone steps with dragon carvings), regarded as the political and ceremonial centre of the imperial citadel during successive Vietnamese dynasties.
The city appeals to visitors thanks to its combination of beach holidays, cultural and heritage experiences, entertainment, cuisine and convenient transport links.
Featuring more than 100 booths representing diverse cultures from around the world, the festival transformed the heart of Prague into a vibrant multicultural space where visitors could sample traditional dishes, enjoy folk performances, listen to traditional music and experience unique cultural showcases from different continents.
This year, the Vietnamese booth emerged as one of the festival’s highlights thanks to its combination of traditional cuisine and folk-cultural 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.
A considerable gap remains between policy ambitions and practical implementation, beginning with the way cultural heritage itself is approached.
Under the Politburo’s Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture, Hanoi has been given fresh opportunities to leverage its cultural, historical, tourism and creative assets. The city’s recently approved project on developing the night-time economy for 2026–2030, with a vision to 2045, is expected to create momentum for cultural industry growth while enhancing Hanoi’s standing as a creative and modern city with a distinctive identity.
The Paris Montreuil Expo exhibition centre welcomed thousands of visitors on May 30 and 31 for the inaugural Asian Pop Culture Festival, the largest Asian pop culture event ever held in the French capital.
Through this coordinated effort, Da Nang aims to establish DANAFF not only as an annual film event but also as a distinctive cultural landmark, helping position the city as a reputable destination for regional film and cultural events and enhancing its international profile, Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Anh Thi, said.
Lotus season in Hanoi, particularly in the ponds around West Lake, is in full bloom, captivating visitors with the elegant beauty of white and pink blossoms.
Running from September 11-20, the Thang Long-Hanoi Festival is envisioned to become a signature cultural brand for Hanoi, contributing to the realisation of cultural development goals in line with key resolutions of the Government and Hanoi in the new era.
A wide range of traditional handicrafts reflecting Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage, including ceramics, lacquerware, silk products, brocade textiles and other items, attracted considerable attention from visitors. Many products sold out early in the day.
Non Nuoc Mountain, located in Hoa Lu ward and recognised as one of the province’s ten special national relic sites, preserves a valuable collection of cliffside stone steles (known as ma nhai).
Lang Sang is a Mong ethnic village located far from the downtown of Ta Xua commune and deep within the core zone of the Ta Xua nature reserve and special-use forest in the northwestern mountainous province of Son La. The village is known for its pristine tranquillity, majestic mountains, untouched forests and the simple way of life of local residents, who rely on upland farming throughout the year.
The 280-page collection, translated into Vietnamese by poet Tran Le Khanh, brings together works inspired by Weigl’s experiences, observations and reflections on Hanoi.
Technology is similarly enriching exhibitions at the Vietnam Women’s Museum in Hanoi. Wartime letters, a typewriter and other artefacts linked to former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh have been digitally integrated with collections held at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City. Through projection mapping, 3D displays and a virtual reality recreation of the Paris Peace Agreement, visitors can engage more deeply with the life and achievements of one of Vietnam’s most prominent diplomats.
Held once every four years in Van village, Van Ha ward, Bac Ninh province, the Van village water ball wrestling festival (also known as the mud ball wrestling festival) takes place over three days, from the 12th to the 14th day of the fourth lunar month. It remains a vivid expression of Vietnam’s rich folk heritage.
The intellectual journey from Duong Kach Menh in 1927 to the strategic vision outlined by the Party at its 14th National Congress demonstrates a rich process of creatively applying and developing Marxism-Leninism in Vietnam’s specific conditions.
Bilingual book, exhibition honour Ho Chi Minh’s legacy
