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Gia Lai gong festival to gather artisans from Vietnam and Asia

Gia Lai will welcome 45 gong artisan troupes from Vietnam and abroad for an international festival running from October 30 to November 8.

Carnival 2026 brings vibrant street spectacle to Nghe An

Thousands of residents and visitors gathered along Truong Thi street on August 18 for Carnival Nghe An 2026, immersing themselves in a vibrant celebration of music, dance, lights and colourful street performances under the theme “Endless Sunshine.”

New royalty mechanism promises bigger incentives for Vietnam's artists

Vietnam is changing how creators are rewarded, replacing a one-off payment mindset with royalties that can give artists a continuing stake in successful works.

Da Nang gears up for National Day holiday with diverse activities

Da Nang is hosting cultural, sporting and tourism events from mid-August to early September to celebrate the August Revolution and National Day.

What makes the Muong wedding in Ninh Binh a national heritage

A Muong wedding tradition that was slowly disappearing in Ninh Binh has been brought back to life through years of community efforts to preserve its rituals, music and customs.

Chinese community preserves rare Taoist ritual in HCM City

A Taoist master raises his ritual staff and, one by one, breaks five miniature structures representing the five directions of hell - a centuries-old act of spiritual liberation preserved by Ho Chi Minh City’s Chinese community.

Heritage passport offers new way to explore Ho Chi Minh City’s cultural legacy

The heritage passport has been launched in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a new approach to exploring museums, artefacts, and stories of history and culture.

Hanoi plans art programmes to mark August Revolution, National Day

Hanoi’s art institutions will stage a series of performances for residents in communes and wards across the capital to mark the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945–2026) and National Day (September 2, 1945–2026).

Hmong rapper brings Indigenous music to the global stage

Growing up in a remote mountain village without electricity, NT One spent more than a decade pursuing one ambition: bringing Vietnamese Hmong music into the global contemporary music scene.

The hidden price Vietnamese artists pay for life on stage

The glamour of Vietnam’s performing arts conceals a harsher reality of injuries, low remuneration and copyright gaps that have left many artists struggling to make a living.

Hanoi emerges as international music hub

Hanoi is positioning itself as an international music destination, with a series of major cultural and music events scheduled for the capital this autumn, bringing global artists to Vietnam while showcasing the city’s cultural heritage.

Vietnam’s Tet 2027 movie race heats up with two blockbuster directors

Vietnam’s 2027 Tet box office is heating up as Victor Vu’s “Detective Kien 2” prepares to go head-to-head with Tran Thanh’s newly announced “Em.”

Miss World 2026 opens in Quang Ninh, showcasing heritage and global connections

The opening ceremony of the 73rd Miss World pageant officially took place at Halong Marina Square in Bai Chay ward, Quang Ninh province, on August 12.

Hanoi exhibition brings 165 Van Gogh masterpieces to life through technology

When art no longer remains confined to the canvas, viewers no longer simply stand outside the artwork. This is the spirit behind Van Gogh Timeless, a large-scale, multi-sensory interactive exhibition officially opened in Hanoi on August 12.

Jazz melodies connect Hanoi with the world

The Hanoi Jazztival 2026, themed “Jazz Hanoi – Melodies Without Borders”, will take place from September 17-19 in the capital, the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced at a press conference on August 12.

Asian Youth Orchestra performs classical masterpieces in Hanoi

The Asian Youth Orchestra (AYO), bringing together more than 100 talented young musicians from across Asia, performed for the first time at Ho Guom Opera in Hanoi on August 12 as part of a concert featuring classical masterpieces.

Balloon shows, cultural events to highlight 2026 folk song and dance festival

Hot air balloons will take to the skies over the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien for the first time as part of a major cultural and arts event, offering a new experience for locals and visitors during the National Day holiday.

Vietnam fast-tracks cultural industries law to spur growth

Six months after the Politburo issued Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on Vietnamese culture development, Vietnam has added a law on cultural industries development to its legislative agenda.

Phuong Diem Huyen's copyright arrest warns other singers

The case of Phuong Diem Huyen is not an isolated one; numerous singers routinely upload musical works to YouTube channels without obtaining permission or paying royalties as mandated by law.

Ho Chi Minh City to stage fireworks at 7 locations for National Day

Ho Chi Minh City will stage fireworks at seven locations across the city from 9pm to 9.15pm on September 2, including three sites featuring both high- and low-altitude displays and four offering low-altitude shows.