For seven consecutive years, Nguyen Ngoc An has donned royal robes to reenact the sacred “king ploughing” ritual at the Tich dien Doi Son festival.

A spring incense offering ceremony for the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026 was held on February 25 at Kinh Thien Palace within the World Heritage Site of Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

Tien Du announces the Spring 2026 Lim Festival alongside the ceremony to receive national intangible cultural heritage status, featuring solemn rituals and vibrant folk activities.

Across centuries of wind and sand, sacred towers and ancient stone instruments continue to guard the spiritual memory of Cham and Raglai communities, shaping Khanh Hoa’s cultural identity today.

The recent success of “Mua do” (Red Rain) and “Dia dao” (Tunnel: Sun in the Dark) signals a shift in how Vietnamese cinema approaches the past - not as a lesson to memorize, but as an experience to inhabit.

Thousands attended the Dong Ky firecracker procession in Bac Ninh during the Lunar New Year 2026 (Tet), honoring Saint Thien Cuong.

Vietnam’s concert boom signals a deeper shift in audience taste and artistic ambition, as live music becomes the new creative benchmark.

After celebrating the Lunar New Year (Tet) with family, many people like to start travelling on the third day of the holiday, with early-spring festivals being popular and meaningful spots to visit to start a new year.

In the vast treasure trove of Vietnamese folk art, Xoan singing stands as a unique jewel, inextricably linked to the worship of the Hung Kings — the nation's legendary founders.

After just one official day in theaters, “Tho oi!” (Bunnie!!) directed by and starring Tran Thanh has reached VND50 billion (US$2 million), becoming the Vietnamese film with the highest advance ticket sales of all time.

As V-pop enters Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, one side surges with creativity and brand-backed hits, the other struggles under “low effort” labels.

The age-old saying reflects a deep philosophy about renewal, harmony and the cyclical view of time in Vietnamese culture.

The 2026 Lunar New Year Book Street Festival officially opened on February 15 in Ho Chi Minh City.

In the ever-evolving landscape of Vietnamese art, the "Ngua hoa mai" (Apricot blossom horse) project stands as a testament to how folk motifs can find new life.

In a highland village of Lang Son, one artisan has devoted his life to preserving the sacred lion dance of the Tay and Nung people for future generations.

From February 22, “The New Chapter of The Heritage Show,” directed by Bong Mai - daughter of composer An Thuyen - will officially premiere in Da Nang.

The ceremonial part will proceed with full solemnity under traditional rites, including commemorative orations, incense offerings to the Tran Kings, water and land processions, and other ritual observances.

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.

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