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Young Vietnamese embrace heritage with modern twist

Young people are no longer seeing heritage as something distant. They are actively engaging with it, for example, photographing it, performing it, and making it part of their everyday creative expression.

World Police Band Concert opens in Hanoi

The World Police Band Concert - Vietnam 2025 is an important opportunity to enhance cultural and artistic exchanges and mutual understanding between Vietnam’s public security force and law enforcement agencies worldwide.

Rare agate beads from Lai Nghi recognized as Vietnam's national treasures

Vietnam’s Sa Huynh culture shines through two newly recognized national treasures: agate beads shaped like a waterbird and a tiger, showcasing the civilization’s artistry and trade influence.

Discover three unique national treasures at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

Among Vietnam’s recognized national treasures, the Thang Long Imperial Citadel houses three invaluable artifacts that reveal the artistic and cultural achievements of the Ly and Le Dynasties.

Vietnamese fashion embraces tradition to inspire global creativity

Designers are blending heritage, local materials, and tech to bring Vietnam’s culture to global runways.

The quiet market behind Vietnamese contemporary art

As galleries close and artists self-fund, questions grow about the future of Vietnam’s creative scene.

Thap Ba Ponagar Festival bridges Cham and Vietnamese traditions

This unique festival in Nha Trang honors Thien Y Ana and celebrates cultural harmony.

Xo Dang artisan crafts tradition from the forest’s heartbeat

In Quang Ngai, A Huyen carves a future for Xo Dang music, sharing ancient forest melodies with the next generation.

The love instrument of the Gie-Trieng highlanders

Handcrafted with care, the M’bin puil expresses heartfelt love and deepens family bonds.

Vietnam to hold fireworks in 34 cities for National Day celebrations

The Prime Minister has ordered nationwide cultural events and fireworks to mark the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2.

Vietnamese animation breaks ground with two summer releases

For the first time, two Vietnamese animated films debuted in theaters this summer, showcasing both creative ambition and industry growth.

World Police Music Festival 2025 to bring global bands to Hanoi

Eleven bands representing eight nations will converge in Hanoi for the World Police Music Festival 2025, scheduled for August 9 to 10.

HCM City photo exhibition marks 80 years of National Assembly

More than 150 images on display highlight the National Assembly’s 80-year development and the performance of the HCM City delegation of NA deputies during the 2021–2026 term.

Young content creators infuse new life into traditions

When Hoa Minzy's "Bac Bling" music video hit 100 million views worldwide in 27 days, it signaled more than a viral performance.

Thuy Tien replaced by AI in film following legal scandal

Following her legal troubles in May, Miss Grand International 2021 Thuy Tien has been entirely replaced - both visually and vocally - in the film Chot Don in an unexpected and historic move for Vietnamese cinema.

Honouring traditional values at Vietnamese family festival in Washington

The Vietnamese Embassy in the US, together with representative offices of various Vietnamese agencies in Washington D.C., hosted the "Vietnamese Village Family Festival in D.C" on August 3.

Concert highlights folk music of Vietnam and Sweden

Swedish fiddler Mats Eden and Vietnamese musician Ngo Tra My will perform together on August 5 in Hanoi. ​

Ancient Khmer ballads echo through chapey strings

This Southern Vietnamese art form lives on through sacred lyrics and spontaneous storytelling.

Celebrity arrests spark debate on law compliance culture in Vietnam

A string of high-profile arrests is prompting serious reflection on how Vietnam manages its public figures and promotes respect for the law.

Massive 300m parade mural unveiled in heart of Ho Chi Minh City

Nearly 2,000m² of mural art captures Vietnam’s historic moments with military pride.