In Bắc Ninh Province, a unique half-snake, half-dragon sculpture has captivated historians and locals alike. The sculpture relates to Royal Tutor Lê Văn Thịnh – Việt Nam’s first Confucian valedictorian, who was wrongly accused of plotting to kill the king. As the year of Snake approaches, discover the secret message contained behind this rare national treasure.

This year, the entrance of Nguyễn Huệ Flower Street will feature the “Unity Dance,” embodying the spirit of national progress and unity as Việt Nam enters a new era.

The Điện Biên Phủ Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 will take place on January 11 and 12 at Flower Island on Pá Khoang Lake, in Pá Khoang Commune, Điện Biên Phủ City.

Passengers were greeted with traditional Vietnamese hospitality, including flowers, gifts, and a vibrant lion dance performance.

The first ever Chợ Lách Flower and Ornamental Plant Festival opened on January 8 until January 12 in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Bến Tre with a series of cultural and entertainment activities.

HCM City-based Tôn Đức Thắng Museum is offering a series of new exhibitions and displays after three years of renovations.

Artist Nguyễn Minh brings a sense of freedom and vibrancy through his watercolour exhibition Sắc Gió (Colours of the Wind).

The Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre in Hồ Chí Minh City proudly presents the traditional Vietnamese water puppet art, which has flourished since the 11th century.

The Việt Nam Music Copyright Protection Centre (VCPMC) collected over VNĐ393 billion (US$15.48 million) in music copyright royalties last year, up 14.2 per cent year-on-year.