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Vinh Long celebrates Ok Om Bok Festival

The Ok Om Bok Festival, a traditional cultural event of the Khmer ethnic community and a recognised national intangible cultural heritage, was held on November 5 at the Ao Ba Om national historical and scenic site in Vinh Long province.

HCM City to host 24th Vietnam Film Festival later this month

The 24th Vietnam Film Festival will take place from November 21–25 in Ho Chi Minh City, heard a press conference co-organised in Hanoi on November 5 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the HCM City People's Committee.

Vietnam Film Festival 2025 honors history through cinema

“Red Rain” and “The Tunnel” – two war-themed blockbusters released in honor of the A50 and A80 anniversaries – are set to compete for top honors at the 2025 Vietnam Film Festival, taking place in Ho Chi Minh City from November 21 to 25.

Photo exhibition captures over three decades of Vietnam’s transformation

A photo exhibition by British photojournalist Andy Soloman opened in Hanoi on November 4, offering a unique perspective on Vietnam’s remarkable transformation over more than three decades through a series of moving encounters and reunions.

Hanoi Ao Dai Festival 2025 showcases Vietnamese identity

The Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2025 will take place from 7 to 9 November at the Hanoi Museum and around Hoan Kiem Lake.

Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2025 promises immersive cultural experiences

The Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2025, organized by the Hanoi Department of Tourism, will take place from November 7–9 at the Hanoi Museum and around Hoan Kiem Lake (for the Ao Dai and traditional costume parade).

Photo Hanoi ’25 opens, turning capital into global hub of photographic art

The Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, in collaboration with the French Institute in Vietnam, opened Photo Hanoi ’25 on November 1.

Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025 celebrates Vietnamese heritage, creativity

The “Heritage Convergence” programme, a highlight of the Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025, officially opened at the Temple of Literature on November 1.

First Thang Long-Hanoi Festival – Rendezvous of culture, tourism, creativity

The first-ever Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025, slated for November 1–16 with over 30 diverse activities across various fields and locations, is expected to become a cultural and tourism highlight for the capital in autumn.

Russian symphony marks 75 years of ties with Vietnam

The St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Russia’s oldest and most prestigious symphony orchestra, is set to perform in Vietnam for the first time, celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Int’l art exhibition “Heartbeat of Heritage” opens in Da Nang

The international art exhibition “Heartbeat of Heritage” opened on October 27 at the Da Nang Fine Arts Museum, co-organised by the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, Da Nang Fine Arts Association, and Asia Art Link.

Rare gemstone art dazzles at Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi

At the Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi, one gemstone booth stood out for displaying a series of “one-of-a-kind” pieces priced in the billions of Vietnamese dong.

German Film Festival returns to Vietnam with tickets under $1

KinoFest 2025 brings award-winning German films to Vietnamese cinemas, with tickets priced at just 20,000 VND.

Solo exhibition by British photojournalist opens in Hanoi

British photojournalist Andy Soloman is presenting a powerful photographic exhibition showcasing Vietnam’s remarkable transformation through a series of deeply personal encounters.

International watercolour painting exhibition opens in Hanoi

An international watercolour painting exhibition themed “The Journey of Connection” opened at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature – Imperial Academy) in Hanoi on October 25.

Vietnamese box-office hits to be screened free of charge at Autumn Fair

Red Rain and Death Battle in the Air - two outstanding recent Vietnamese films - will be screened free of charge for audiences as part of the 2025 Autumn Fair, scheduled to take place from October 25 to November 4 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre.

Vietnam great unity – cultural heritage week to take place this November

A week-long programme spotlighting the Vietnamese great unity bloc and cultural heritage is set to kick off at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi on November 18.

Art exhibition deepens Vietnam – RoK friendship

The Vietnam Fine Art Association and the association of culture and art exchange of the Republic of Korea (RoK) opened an art exhibition in Hanoi on October 23, helping tighten the friendship between the two countries.

Photo Hanoi’25 to gather artists, experts from 21 countries

Photo Hanoi’25, an international photography biennale, is set to take place in the capital throughout November, gathering over 170 visual artists, photographers, curators, and experts from 21 countries.

Thang Long Festival to showcase Hanoi’s vibrant heritage with 30 cultural events

The Thang Long Festival, honoring a millennium of Hanoi's cultural heritage, will feature 30 vibrant cultural activities that celebrate the capital's creative spirit and ancient traditions.