The beauty of Southeast Asian countries is highlighted at a photography exhibition opening at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) in Ho Chi Minh City.

The display will present more than 300 documents and images showcasing the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh, a national liberation hero and a great man of culture of Vietnam.

The film screening programme runs from August 28 to September 5 at Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hanoi’s Dong Anh commune.

General Secretary and Prime Minister attend the opening of Vietnam’s largest-ever exhibition, celebrating 80 years of achievement.

The central steering committee for the celebration of major national holidays and important events on August 26 organised the release of a special postage stamp set marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

The exhibition, which runs until September 27, aims to highlight and honour the documentary and artistic value of postage stamps as a medium for preserving history and reflecting Vietnam’s culture, politics, and major events.

The exhibition will be open daily from 9:00 to 22:00 from August 29 to September 5, and from 13:00 on the opening day (August 28).

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), Ho Chi Minh City will host a wide range of cultural and entertainment activities, including fireworks displays and art performances.

The central province of Gia Lai will host a series of lively events as part of a festival celebrating local heritage and products, the provincial People’s Committee announced at a press briefing on August 26.

An immersive exhibition using AR and 3D tech celebrates 80 years of independence and happiness.

The National Concert “Things Everlasting” continues its tradition of narrating Vietnam’s cultural legacy through elegant and emotive music, while encapsulating the nation’s major historical milestones.

A monumental artwork traces the journey from Lung Cu to Cape Ca Mau, celebrating Vietnamese culture and unity.

Cipher Bunker in Hanoi, key to Vietnam’s wartime communications, now welcomes visitors.

A series of special exhibitions is underway at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel heritage site in Hanoi to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945–2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945–2025).

Held under the theme “80-Year Journey of Independence – Freedom – Happiness”, the event will run from August 28 to September 5 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Dong Anh commune, Hanoi.

An extraordinary lacquer portrait of President Ho Chi Minh measuring 2.4m x 3.6m is now on display at the “Independent Spring” exhibition at the Ho Chi Minh Museum.

The reading-culture space of Hanoi’s iconic Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature Complex) was inaugurated at nearby Van Lake on August 18 to mark the 80th anniversary of the country’s August Revolution (August 19) and National Day.

The “Ethnicity - Belief and Heritage” photo exhibition highlights Vietnam’s spiritual and ethnic diversity with powerful visual storytelling.

The Ministry of Culture has launched the “Identity” contest to celebrate 80 years of independence and inspire pride in Vietnamese culture.

Nguyen Thanh Vu presents paintings and ceramics with motifs of clouds and waves, reflecting philosophy, spirituality, and the essence of life.