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Ho Guom Theatre to host "Things Everlasting" for the first time

"Things Everlasting" 2025 will feature both new and returning artists in a special National Day concert at Ho Guom Theatre.

Vietnam’s national treasure: The artistry of the Long Giao bronze pangolin

The Long Giao bronze pangolin, a one-of-a-kind artifact from the early Common Era, showcases extraordinary craftsmanship and is preserved as a national treasure at the Dong Nai Museum.

Cultural revival in Vietnam’s mountains faces funding and legal hurdles

Thanks to funding from Project 6 of Program 1719, many traditional festivals and forms of folk culture of Vietnam’s ethnic minority groups have been restored and maintained, preventing them from fading into obscurity.

Vietnam’s circus blooms on the world stage

Vietnamese circus artists have brought home prestigious awards from two renowned international festivals in Russia and Kazakhstan, igniting national pride and affirming the country’s position in the global circus arena.

Vietnam’s war films reflect on history with bold new perspectives

A new generation of directors is reshaping Vietnam’s war cinema with humanistic, multifaceted portrayals of conflict and post-war trauma.

Clay drum rhythms echo the heritage of the Cao Lan

Rare and deeply symbolic, the trống sành is a cultural treasure of the Cao Lan people of Tuyen Quang.

Exhibition on national achievements to help inspire patriotism, pride: official

An exhibition featuring national achievements will be held on the occasion of the 80th National Day (September 2, 1945–2025), according to Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong.

Justice for unpaid actors: Vietnam’s film agency calls for reform

Vietnam’s top film official urges stronger enforcement and contract transparency amid rising cases of unpaid actors.

Vietnam harnesses community power to preserve world heritage

A public-private-community model in Ninh Binh is proving effective in sustainable heritage management.

Shadows of showbiz: The untold struggles of underpaid actors

Behind the glamour, many actors battle wage theft, abuse, and financial ruin while chasing their artistic dreams.

Russia’s leading Eifman Ballet to tour Vietnam in 2025

The acclaimed Eifman Ballet will bring Anna Karenina to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi this November and December.

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.