Thi Temple Festival gains national recognition as intangible cultural heritage

The Thi Temple Festival commemorates the contributions of ancestors in building communities and preserving cultural heritage. It plays a role in teaching traditional values, emphasising the importance of protecting cultural heritage and fostering cultural life among ethnic groups in the western region of Thanh Hóa.

Vietnamese history and mythology feature on Paris stage

Three plays and musicals based on Vietnamese mythology and history have been presented to the French public to mark the half-century France-Việt Nam diplomatic relations and the 50th anniversary of the end of the war in Việt Nam.

VNAM debuts largest painting honouring Huỳnh Phương Đông

Artist and soldier Huỳnh Phương Đông (1925-2025) painted the piece, Chiến Thắng Ấp Bắc (Victory at Ấp Bắc), which is close to eight metres long, about the historical victory at Ấp Bắc in in the southern province of Tiền Giang, about 65km southwest of HCM City.

Explore northern Việt Nam's folk culture

Discover the rich heritage of northern Việt Nam at the Luy Lâu Folk Culture Preservation Area in Bắc Ninh. This cultural hub offers visitors hands-on experiences with traditional arts, folk games and the chance to enjoy local cuisine. From water puppetry to Đông Hồ painting, the area brings Việt Nam’s past back to life for all generations.

Embracing green tourism for sustainable growth

The forum, Developing Green Destinations – Elevating Vietnamese Tourism, organised by the Vietnam Tourism Association (VTA), was held as part of the Vietnam International Tourism Fair (VITM) Hanoi 2025. It gathered over 350 domestic and international delegates to discuss green tourism strategies.

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