Bridge to culture

Through social media, the ‘Xin Chào Việt Nam’ project is reshaping how cultural stories are shared, helping preserve and spread the nation’s heritage. By blending tech with modern storytelling, the initiative is bringing traditional values closer to young people.

National cải lương contest kicks off in HCM City

Thirty-six professional cải lương (reformed opera) performers across the country have participated in the National Trần Hữu Trang Talented Cải Lương Artist Contest for 2026, which kicked off in HCM City on Sunday night.

Vietnamese áo dài presented in London

The imagery of áo dài, conical hats, Thanh Tiên paper flowers, and elegant sedge handbags set against Europe’s classical architecture symbolises the encounter between tradition and modernity, Việt Nam and the world.

Vietnamese water puppetry draws crowds in Laos

Following two sold-out shows in Vientiane, Việt Nam's traditional water puppetry continued to pull in strong audiences. The 700-seat auditorium of the Savannakhet provincial cultural house was filled to capacity on both floors well before the show began.

Khánh Hòa to host Sea Festival in July

The People’s Committee of Khánh Hòa Province has issued a plan for the 2026 Sea Festival, which will take place at the April 2nd Square in Nha Trang Ward on July 17-19.

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