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.

The IL-14 that once served as President Ho Chi Minh’s official plane is now on display in Hanoi.

Hanoi celebrates 80 years of independence with historic displays at Thang Long Citadel.

An exhibition celebrating Vietnam’s achievements over the past 80 years, which will be held from August 28 to September 5 at the National Exposition Centre, is expected to become a cultural and political highlight of the year.

The upcoming “Doll Fest 2025” will unveil Vietnam’s first-ever fairytale doll collection inspired by cultural stories, with organizers planning to register it as a Vietnam record.

As Vietnam prepares to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), a series of grand art programmess are taking centre stage across the nation, connecting millions of Vietnamese hearts.

An exhibition in Hanoi showcases Vietnam’s first national currency and pivotal historical artifacts, honoring the 80th anniversary of independence.

"Things Everlasting" 2025 will feature both new and returning artists in a special National Day concert at Ho Guom Theatre.