An international art exhibition themed “Flow of Culture” opened at the Hung Vuong University in Phu Tho on April 22, bringing together artists from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) in a vibrant showcase of cultural exchange.

A special exhibition titled “156 Portraits of Lenin – From the Collection of the V.I. Lenin Memorial in Ulyanovsk” opened at the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi on April 22.​

The Vietnam–France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is reflected not only in diplomatic, economic and cultural cooperation, but also in the fine friendship between the people of the two countries.

A Vietnamese short film has secured a place in the official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, marking a notable milestone for the country’s emerging filmmakers.

A programme marking Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day 2026 opened in Hanoi on April 21 under the theme “Connecting Knowledge with Policymaking,” promoting the use of academic resources to support governance and national development.

A week-long series of cultural activities is set to enliven the Book Street in Hanoi from April 21 to 27, as the capital celebrates VN Book and Reading Culture Day 2026 with author exchanges, book launches, and reader-focused promotions.

Participating teams, each comprising three to four members, are tasked with photographing as many wild bird species as possible within the official competition period.

The illustrated book 100 Proud Facts about Vietnam offers young readers an engaging gateway into the nation’s rich heritage, presenting its history, culture and achievements through a modern, accessible and visually appealing format.

Nearly 100 artists from the Bolshoi Theatre of Belarus will perform at the Ho Guom Opera in the capital city of Hanoi on May 7 and 8 nights.

The Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day, celebrated on April 21 since 2014, has evolved into a meaningful cultural festival, helping nurture reading habits across society.

On the morning of April 18, around 400 residents had the chance to enjoy special circus performances and explore the architecture of the Phu Tho Multi-purpose Circus and Performance Theatre.

The 9th VN Cultural Festival in Osaka drew tens of thousands of attendees, including Vietnamese residents, students, and workers in Japan, as well as local and international visitors.

Vietnam will, for the first time, participate in the 61st Venice Art Biennale with its own exhibition space, scheduled to run from May to November in Venice, according to the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition.

Many traditional rituals and festivals are gradually disappearing, while the number of artisans continues to decline, according to Dinh Van Tuan, Vice Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People’s Committee.

Quang Ninh is entering its peak summer travel season amid a sharp uptick in visitor demand, prompting authorities and tourism operators to roll out aggressive promotions while tightening service standards.

Vietnam boasts a rich and diverse heritage of traditional arts, but efforts to harness and transform cultural assets into genuine drivers of development have yet to match their full potential.

A ceremony was held on April 19 in the southern province of Dong Nai to recognise the Sayangva festival – rice worship ritual of the Cho Ro people – as national intangible cultural heritage.

A ceremony to open the Hung Kings Temple Festival and the 2026 Ancestral Land Culture and Tourism Week was held on late April 17 in Phu Tho, home to the Hung Kings Temple historic site.

These familiar dishes reflect both Vietnam’s agricultural heritage and its spiritual connection to ancestors.

The Hung Kings Temple complex, located atop Nghia Linh mountain in Hy Cuong commune, is the sacred centre dedicated to the Hung Kings – the legendary founders of the Vietnamese nation.