Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Bắc Ninh Province Mai Sơn said UNESCO's recognition carries profound significance for the heritage community and the people of Bắc Ninh Province.
Experts at an international seminar, titled 'Two-way collaboration between young Vietnamese and French filmmakers', proposed the sustainable support models and international co-production practices that have proven effective across Europe and Asia, providing reference points for suitable approaches in Việt Nam.
Cần Thơ will celebrate its first River Culture Festival from December 26 to January 1 at Ninh Kiều Wharf and Hậu River Park, according to the city People’s Committee.
The Đà Nẵng New Year Festival 2026, set to take place from December 30, 2025 to January 3, 2026, will feature a wide range of new artistic and entertainment activities designed to enhance visitor experiences, stimulate tourism demand, and create a festive atmosphere to welcome 2026, according to the central city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Nestled in the majestic landscape of the former Hòa Bình Province (now part of Phú Thọ Province), the iconic Thung Khe Pass – also known as the White Rock Pass – is a must-visit spot for travelers seeking adventure and breathtaking natural scenery in Việt Nam’s Northwest.
HCM City will light up the sky with fireworks displays at four locations on January 1, 2026 to ring in the New Year 2026.
Beloved pop ballad star Hà Anh Tuấn will return to Đà Lạt this January with a brand-new live concert concept, unveiling what he calls the “most complete” chapter of his rose-themed music journey.
Hà Nội’s first Craft Village and Craft Street Festival will bring together heritage, cuisine, and culture in one vibrant celebration.
Documentary Bụi Mịn – Hiểm Họa Lơ Lửng (Fine Dust – A Floating Threat) by Dương Huy won the top award in the scientific film category at the 24th Việt Nam National Film Festival. Huy spoke to Vietnam News Agency's Thể thao & Văn hóa (Sport & Culture) newspaper about his six-month filmmaking process and the responsibility of documentary filmmakers in addressing urgent social and environmental challenges.
The first-ever writing contest featuring Vietnamese students in the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held at Kyung Hee University in Seoul on December 6, becoming a highlight in efforts to foster cultural ties between the two countries.
Experts, officials and tourism representatives have come together to explore ways to turn the ward into one of the city’s must-visit destinations in an conference on how to improve service quality and connect tourist sites of Thanh Liệt on December 9.
Veteran Vietnamese actor Bùi Thương Tín, known professionally as Thương Tín, one of the defining faces of southern cinema and theatre in the 1980s, has died at 69 after years of declining health, his family announced on Tuesday (Dec 9).
The Đông Hồ folk painting craft was included in UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in Need of Urgent Safeguarding at the 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of ICH on December 9 in New Delhi, India, according to the Department of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Sài Gòn Notre Dame Cathedral marked a key milestone on December 8 in its long-running restoration as Archbishop Joseph Nguyễn Năng blessed two newly crafted crosses that will eventually crown the landmark’s twin towers.
Royal Capital Group celebrates Christmas and New Year with curated holiday programmes across its Central Việt Nam properties
Thousands flocked to downtown Hà Nội for the first-ever Vietnam Happy Fest, celebrating happiness, family values and community spirit. Highlights included a mass wedding of 80 couples marking 80 years of Independence, Freedom and Happiness and a grand procession showcasing traditional wedding customs and historical costumes from the Nguyễn Dynasty to the 1990s.
A UNESCO Campaign Committee to honour Scholar Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm on the occasion of the 450th anniversary of his death (1585-2035) has been established. The committee is tasked with providing advice on constructing a scientific dossier to submit to UNESCO for his recognition.
A series of exhibition and art performances will be included in the annual Hội An-Japan Cultural Exchange with the participation of Vietnamese and Japanese communities in the ancient town on December 26-28.
