The festival aims to promote the traditions of the VFF, affirm the value of the great national unity bloc, and strengthen ties between Vietnamese communities abroad and the homeland. It is also intended to foster patriotism and national pride, encourage the preservation of the Vietnamese language and cultural identity, and inspire overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to contribute to national development.

The TV reality modelling show Model Kid Vietnam 2026 has kicked off in HCM City, offering an entertaining and meaningful playground for children with a passion for the runway and fashion.

Culture is now regarded as a spiritual foundation, an internal strength, a resource and a key driver of sustainable development, not merely a field to be preserved and upheld.

Việt Nam’s presence at the event was highlighted through artistic performances and activities promoting Vietnamese tea and coffee. The song Việt Nam Trong Tôi Là (Vietnam in Me) conveyed to Canadian audiences a message of national pride and the beauty of Việt Nam and its people.

Digital technology is being used to improve the management and conservation of plant genetic resources at the HCM City Botanical Garden, where thousands of plants are being recorded and monitored as part of a growing “living collection” of Việt Nam’s plant diversity.

The unique power of theatre lies in the live presence of actors and audiences sharing the same space, and in the emotions exchanged directly from person to person. That is something a screen can hardly replace.

The number of repatriated items represents only a tiny fraction of the total lost cultural heritage.

The Việt Nam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) will premiere Giacomo Puccini’s opera Tosca in Việt Nam on September 26 and 27, 2026, at Hồ Gươm Opera House in Hà Nội.

HCM City is going beyond formal events to preserve traditional arts. Performances of hát bội, or classical drama, are often held for free at public places around the city to engage more locals and foreigners. People can connect with hát bội through not only through performances, but also activities and interactions with artists.