Inside Future Spectrum

Future Spectrum showcases 48 works by emerging artists and art students, offering fresh perspectives on identity, memory, urban life and the future. The exhibition is on display at LOTTE Department Store, 54 Liễu Giai Street, Hà Nội, until the end of June.

Keeping tradition alive

Once displayed in homes during Tết, Việt Nam’s traditional Tứ Bình (four-scroll woodblock print) are reaching new audiences through a bilingual book and digital exhibitions. A centuries-old heritage is finding new life in the digital age.

The art of Quảng An lotus tea

Renowned as the “finest tea under heaven”, Quảng An lotus tea is one of Hà Nội’s most treasured culinary traditions. Crafted from green tea scented with the fragrance of West Lake’s Bách Diệp (hundred-petal) lotus, each batch is the result of days of meticulous handwork, preserving a centuries-old craft that embodies the elegance and cultural heritage of the capital.

Traditional folk singing preserved in digital transformation

From community classes and social media to cultural tourism initiatives, Cao Bằng is striving to preserve and promote the art of 'then' singing and 'tính' lute performance, ensuring that this heritage remains vibrant amid the flow of modern life.

Lion and dragon dance festival set to enliven Đà Nẵng’s summer season

Bringing together 25 leading lion, dragon and unicorn dance troupes from across Việt Nam, the inaugural Hòa Cường–Đà Nẵng Expanded Lion, Dragon and Unicorn Dance Festival aims to celebrate traditional culture while creating a vibrant new attraction for residents and visitors in the central coastal city.

Exhibition retraces the journey of Việt Nam’s revolutionary press

The exhibition, titled 'Bút Thép Lòng Son' (Steel Pen, Loyal Heart), is jointly organised by the Management Board of the relic site and the Hà Nội Department of Culture and Sports in celebration of the 101st anniversary of Việt Nam Revolutionary Press Day on June 21.

German, Macau team display amazing night of fireworks

Teams Steffes-Ollig Feuerwerke GmbH&Co KG from Germany and Apple Pyrotechnics (Macau) contributed perfect performances to the success of the 4th night of the Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026.

Việt Nam Cuisine Day held in South Africa

More than 100 guests gathered at the Vietnamese Embassy in Pretoria on June 19 for Việt Nam Cuisine Day 2026, an event showcasing the diversity of Vietnamese cuisine and promoting the country's cultural identity in South Africa.

Thái Nguyên hikers experience pristine forests with ancient tea trees

Following the recent administrative merger, Thái Nguyên is now home to a range of destinations well suited for adventure tourism, a sector expected to become a new driver of the province’s tourism industry alongside its renowned tea products and rich cultural heritage, which have been celebrated for centuries.

Paris programme promotes values of Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám

A cultural programme entitled Đạo Học (The Way of Learning) held at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in Paris, highlights the enduring values of Văn Miếu (Temple of Literature) – Quốc Tử Giám and Việt Nam’s rich cultural heritage.

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