Việt Nam News

The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will host a concert commemorating the 270th anniversary of the death of the great Austrian composer Mozart at the Opera House on April 4.

The central city of Huế is rolling out a vibrant line-up of cultural, culinary and coastal tourism events this April as part of Huế Festival 2026, organised under a year-round four-season format, with the Summer Festival set to run from April through June.

Recently recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage, the craft of making Thanh Trì rice rolls tells the story of humble artisans who have patiently preserved its essence through every delicate, paper-thin layer.

After the Lunar New Year (Tết) peak, Việt Nam’s domestic tourism market has maintained steady momentum, with stable visitor flows reported across many localities and nature-based and cultural – spiritual tourism products popular, reflecting a growing preference for short and experience-oriented trips in the early months of 2026.

As part of the programme 'The Evolution of Vietnamese Cinema in the Renewal Era', DANAFF IV will present 17 landmark films spanning from the late 1980s to the 2000s.

The Mekong Delta city of Cần Thơ is planning to host its annual Southern Traditional Cake Festival and a book fair in April.

According to travel firms and online booking platforms, tourists are shifting away from conventional leisure holidays towards wellness-focused journeys, personalised experiences, and trips that strengthen connections with family and friends.

The Khánh Hòa Traditional Arts Theatre has launched a programme to promote local students’ interest in and understanding of Vietnamese traditional performing arts.

The Military University of Culture and Arts has established the Military Symphony Orchestra (MSO), marking a significant step in enriching cultural life, enhancing spiritual well-being and advancing the spread of cultural values both within the armed forces and throughout society. Vietnam News Agency's Culture & Sports daily interviewed Colonel and musician Hồ Trọng Tuấn about the newly established orchestra.

A folk painting exhibition in Bắc Ninh brings together over 100 works, offering a glimpse into Việt Nam’s rich visual traditions, as Đông Hồ painting has just been inscribed by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding. Folk artists from Hà Nội, Bắc Ninh and Huế bring these heritage stories to life in rich colours.

Inspired by Hà Nội’s thousand‑year legacy, Fairmont Hanoi blends local culture with contemporary elegance, offering guests an immersive journey into the capital’s vibrant spirit.

Hà Nội will review and amend legal documents to address new requirements arising from the digital transformation process, and to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship.

Young creators in Quảng Trị are using social media to showcase culture, cuisine and landscapes, drawing online audiences and turning digital interest into real tourism growth.

The Hạ Long Carnival also serves as the opening event for Quảng Ninh Culture, Sports and Tourism Week to welcome summer 2026, running from April 25 to May 3

Khánh Hòa Province is positioning cultural industries as a new engine of growth, aiming to boost its “soft power” and strengthen its local brand.

Phở gan cháy (noodle with charred liver), a breakfast specialty that have won hearts of local people and those from many localities when visiting Bắc Ninh Province.

Allusive Panorama is the first major retrospective of Emperor Hàm Nghi’s artwork to be shown in the capital. It follows the exhibit's landmark success at Kiến Trung Palace in Huế, which welcomed over 110,000 visitors.

Việt Nam delivered a vibrant showcase of culture and heritage at the 2026 Macau International Parade, captivating international audiences with traditional costumes and dynamic performances presented by the Vietnamese Overseas Association in Macau (China).