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Co Tu people revive forest gratitude ritual in Da Nang

The Co Tu community in Da Nang revives a traditional forest gratitude ritual, honoring nature as a sacred source of life and culture.

First English sketchbook captures 50 iconic spaces across Vietnam

“50 Spaces: Hanoi - Hue - Saigon” is the first English-language sketchbook dedicated to 50 iconic architectural and cultural landmarks across Vietnam’s three major cities, created by author Lam Yen.

French conductor to perform with Vietnam’s top orchestras

French guest conductor Zahia Ziouani is set to perform in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with two leading orchestras, the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO) and the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO).

Vietnamese artist makes history with solo show at Venice Biennale

Le Huu Hieu becomes the only Vietnamese artist to stage a solo exhibition at the world’s leading contemporary art event.

When apologies are not enough in Vietnam’s celebrity culture

A series of controversies involving Vietnamese celebrities highlights how cultural missteps can quickly erode public trust beyond repair.

US cinema to be in focus at 2026 Da Nang Asian Film Festival

DANAFF IV is conceiving itself not merely as an artistic showcase but as a serious regional industry platform, broadening professional activities, training sessions and production linkages.

Da Nang fisherman becomes unlikely face of award-winning photo

A candid moment captured on the Thu Bon River has unexpectedly turned a fisherman from Da Nang into a widely recognized figure, after the image won top honors at an international photography competition.

Tho oi! sets new box office benchmark at VND200 billion

Tho oi! (Bunnie!!) becomes the fastest film in history to surpass VND200 billion (US$8.2 million), as Tran Thanh continues breaking his own records.

Exhibitions invite visitors to explore zodiac animal of New Year

A series of exhibitions, diverse in materials and perspectives, not only celebrate the zodiac animal of the year but also invite visitors on a journey into the cultural, historical and artistic depth associated with this familiar motif.

Tran Thanh’s “Tho oi!” earns VND11.2 billion before release

Even before its official premiere, Tran Thanh’s latest Tet film has surged ahead at the box office, doubling the combined advance sales of its competitors.

The image of horse in the lives of Vietnamese people

Horses have long been embedded in Vietnamese culture, carrying layered symbolism in language and belief while remaining part of daily life in many ethnic minority communities.

Unique Lunar New Year traditions on display

Each ethnic group brings its own unique Tet customs to the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on the outskirts of Hanoi, creating a rich and colourful cultural mosaic.

Yen Tu Spring Festival 2026 to open following UNESCO acclaim

This year, the festival will be much larger than before, spreading across Vang Danh, Yen Tu, Thuong Yen Cong, Phuong Dong, and Bac Son wards, instead of just a few spots like in the past.

A new season of classical treasures with the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra

Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra launches its 2026–2027 season with 10 concerts, spotlighting Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Haydn and Rachmaninov.

Hanoi-born contestant crowned Miss Tourism Vietnam 2026

Nguyen Phuong Linh, a 26-year-old from Hanoi, was crowned Miss Tourism Vietnam 2026 during the pageant's grand finale on the evening of January 10 in Sa Pa.

Yoshine Music Festival 2026 to nurture, honour young Vietnamese musical talents

A representative of the Yoshine Melody Institute said that the event is not merely a competition, but a long-term music education journey, organised in a systematic and transparent manner, with academic standards and human values at its core.

New music sensations: Top three young male artists win over fans in 2025

Quang Hung MasterD, Quang Anh Rhyder, and CONGB have emerged as three of Vietnam’s most adored young male singers in 2025, each bringing a distinct style, deep emotional connection with fans, and undeniable talent to the local pop landscape.

PM Pham Minh Chinh: Culture must shine as Vietnam’s soft power

At the national conference on culture, the Prime Minister defined a 32-word vision for a thriving, creative, and admired Vietnam.

Exhibition highlights vitality of Vietnamese cultural heritage

An exhibition entitled “Vietnamese cultural heritage – vitality from tradition to modernity” opened on December 25 in Ho Chi Minh.

A 9X craftsman brings a 500-year-old Vietnamese woodblock legacy back to life

With patient strokes of a chisel, white sapwood planks, and layers of Chinese ink soaked into dó paper, a centuries-old craft is being brought back to life - Thanh Lieu woodblock printing.