Beyond offering opportunities for people to reconnect with their roots and experience distinctive historical and cultural values, traditional festivals are emerging as strategic resources that promote tourism and support local economic growth.

Vietnam will, for the first time, participate in the Venice Art Biennale in Italy with an independent art project and dedicated exhibition space.

The Hung Kings Commemoration in 2026 is poised to take place on an unprecedented scale, marking a historic moment following the merger of three provinces - Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc and Hoa Binh - into a newly expanded Phu Tho.

The federation staged 267 performances last year, he said, serving more than 113,000 audience members, with total revenue up 20.7% compared with the same period in 2024.

In a quiet workshop by the Thu Bon River, one artisan preserves not just woodcraft, but the soul of a centuries-old tradition.

The Song Mun festival brings together ritual, art and community spirit, preserving the unique identity of the Dao Thanh Y people.

Three ceremonial cannons cast to mark the accession of Emperor Minh Mang, now recognized as national treasures, continue to intrigue researchers as the reason they ended up beneath the sea remains unknown.

The fifth annual all-Russia Vietnamese translation contest wrapped up its final round in socio-political fields at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations on March 21, with competitors going head-to-head in a hybrid format.

Vietnam is serious about featuring its natural science scene into the modern age and making it a must-see for anyone hunting thrills and smarts

Right from the first days of warm spring, the spot has been pulling in big crowds of locals and tourists eager to dive into its star attraction: “Admiring imperial annotations – Preserving woodblock imprints".

Rapper RichChoi, the runner-up of King of Rap 2020, has been involved in numerous scandals throughout his career. He recently sparked outrage among audiences by promoting illegal gambling.

The Pho Festival 2026 kicked off in the northern province of Ninh Binh on March 20, celebrating the historical origin of pho and its ongoing evolution across regions.

With just a few keywords typed into TikTok or Facebook, users can now encounter countless clips of vong co, cai luong excerpts, and don ca tai tu performances, many drawing hundreds of thousands, even millions of views.

Connoisseurs frequently cite “pho Co” as the gold standard of traditional pho, where handed-down family recipes and time-honoured techniques create pure magic in a bowl.

The new crosses were manufactured by Belgium’s Monument Group using solid steel and finished with gold plating.

The central cities of Da Nang and Hue are set to become the focal point of the global beauty community in this August, as Vietnam hosts the Miss Heritage Global for the first time.

Over three nights from March 25 to 27, the Russian State Ballet will bring two iconic classical works - Romeo and Juliet and The Nutcracker - to the stage of Ho Guom Theatre in Hanoi.

The craft of making "banh cuon Thanh Tri" (Thanh Tri steamed rice rolls) has officially been recognised as part of Vietnam’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage, upholding Hanoi’s long‑standing culinary traditions.

The exhibition offers the French public an opportunity to explore Vietnam through photography while strengthening friendship and cooperation between the two countries.