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Van Mieu renews spring calligraphy space for Tet 2026

The Spring Calligraphy Festival at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) returns with a fully reimagined space, placing 35 carefully selected calligraphers at the heart of the opening-of-the-year tradition.

Spring Calligraphy Festival 2026 opens in Hanoi

A central attraction remains the traditional New Year calligraphy request activity, featuring 35 booths staffed by calligraphers selected through a rigorous, transparent evaluation process.

Stone steles exhibition highlights Vietnam’s learning tradition

Integrated with existing exhibition spaces, it presents in a cohesive and in-depth manner the exceptional historical, ideological, and artistic value of the doctoral laureates’ steles.

The king’s Tet: Royal ceremonies return to Thang Long Citadel

Royal Tet rituals were reenacted at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, reviving centuries-old traditions of Vietnam’s feudal court.

Tet flower street held for first time at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

Hanoi has introduced its first Tet Flower Street at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, welcoming locals and international visitors during the Lunar New Year.

New paths in silence: Dinh Cong Dat and Rodney Dickson in ‘Two Friends’

Dinh Cong Dat, once synonymous with vibrant, intricate sculptures rooted in Vietnamese tradition, has taken a direction few anticipated: radical minimalism.

HCM City pursues integrated heritage preservation strategy in mega-city era

Scholars stressed that maintaining the vitality of heritage is crucial for a fast-urbanising metropolis like Ho Chi Minh City.

WeChoice awards 2025 celebrates meaningful contributions to society

The WeChoice Awards 2025 announced its winners during a gala in Ho Chi Minh City on February 7, honouring individuals, organisations and works that inspire and promote positive values.

World-renowned music duo films tourism-promoting MV in Vietnam

The production forms part of the international music project “Good Morning Vietnam”, initiated by Nhan Dan Newspaper and IB Group to bring world-class performances to Vietnam while promoting the country’s culture and tourism through music videos.

Unlocking sustainable livelihoods in the Central Highlands culture

In recent years, in Dak Lak province, many resolutions issued by the provincial People’s Council continue to be realized by authorities at all levels, especially in the cultural sector.

Resolution 80: culture guides vietnam's future

Vietnamese culture has long shaped the nation’s soul and resilience, from folk poetry and traditional festivals to tangible and intangible UNESCO-recognized heritage.

Hanoi to stage fireworks displays at 33 locations to welcome Lunar New Year 2026

Hanoi will stage fireworks displays at 33 locations, with 34 launch sites, to welcome Lunar New Year 2026 (Tet), featuring a range of modern presentation formats while ensuring absolute safety for spectators.

Coal-crafted horse statue captures Tet spirit in Quang Ninh

In Quang Ninh province, sculptor Nguyen Tuan Quyet has transformed blocks of raw coal into stunning horse statues just in time for Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026.

Strategy to help enhance Vietnam’s prestige, appeal on international arena

Vietnam aims to be among ASEAN’s top three and the world’s top 30 in the Soft Power Index by 2045, positioning itself as a hub for tourism, investment, innovation, and cultural exchange on its path to becoming a developed, high-income country.

Traditional Tet rituals showcased at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

The Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi is offering a variety of cultural, ceremonial, and interactive activities to celebrate Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, aiming to preserve traditional values and engage both locals and visitors.

Vietnam moves to build unified national image for global outreach

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has signed Decision No. 173/QD-TTg approving the Strategy on communications to promote Vietnam’s image abroad for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision to 2045.

Lang Son celebrates Tet with dazzling peach blossom festival

Lang Son Province will host the 2026 Lang Son Peach Blossom Festival under the theme “Colors of Lang Son – Connecting all directions,” offering a wide range of experiences for visitors during the Lunar New Year (Tet).

Vietnam’s music industry turns from domestic momentum to global ambition

Vietnam’s music industry entered a decisive new phase in 2025, marked not only by rapid expansion in scale, but also by rising professionalism, deeper audience engagement and growing international visibility.

Ao Dai Fashion Week London scheduled for September

The fashion week is designed as a series of interconnected activities in which culture, creativity, community and commerce are closely linked in a continuous experiential cycle.

Hanoi Museum opens free to public for one month

To celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026, Hanoi Museum is offering free admission and launching new exhibitions showcasing the city’s rich heritage.