Ancient mud-ball festival preserves Kinh Bắc heritage

Held once every four years in Vân Village, Vân Hà Ward, Bắc Ninh Province, the Vân Village Water Ball Wrestling Festival (also known as the Mud Ball Wrestling Festival) takes place over three days, from the 12th to the 14th day of the fourth lunar month. It remains a vivid expression of Việt Nam’s rich folk heritage.

From fruit to artworks

Can you believe that these lotus-inspired designs were made from materials once considered waste? From discarded banana trunks to delicate lotus-inspired artworks, a Vietnamese group proves that agricultural byproducts can be transformed into contemporary designs that are sustainable and deeply rooted in local identity.

Stars come out for premiere of psychological drama 'The Borrowed Shell'

Featuring actors Quốc Trường and Tiểu Vy, Vietnamese psychological drama Ốc Mượn Hồn (The Borrowed Shell) has quickly sparked discussion for its emotionally complex storyline, morally ambiguous characters and exploration of toxic relationships behind glamorous public lives.

French duo Ojos to stir audiences at Huế Festival

Led by Élodie Charmensat and Hadrien Perretant, the group delivers an alternative pop sound in which elegant electronic production blends with intimate and incisive lyrics, creating a musical experience that is sensual, powerful and deeply emotional.

Chinese cuisine helps build bridges between Việt Nam, China

Chinese cuisine is celebrated worldwide for its rich regional variety, refined balance of flavours and the longstanding influence of Chinese communities abroad. Many Vietnamese people love our northern neighbour thanks to its food, which adapts well to local ingredients and tastes.

Huế Vegetarian Food Festival 2026 opens, promoting green living, cultural values

Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Trần Hữu Thùy Giang said the vegetarian food festival is being held for the third time with an increasingly expanded scale, bringing together hotels, restaurants, and pagodas to strengthen community connections through the spirit of compassion and sharing, and enrich the city’s cultural and tourism activities.

Việt Nam’s culture identity promoted in Cambodia

The Việt Nam Culture Week officially kicked off in Phnom Penh on May 26, featuring vibrant performances by the Việt Nam Circus Federation, combining acrobatics with traditional and contemporary music and dance to present a vivid picture of Việt Nam’s cultural identity.

French-Algerian choreographer tours Việt Nam

The French Institute of Việt Nam will present a special dance show by French-Algerian choreographer Hervé Koubi as part of his exceptional tour to Việt Nam, beginning on June 17.

Đồng Tháp links OCOP products with tourism growth

The One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme in Đồng Tháp Province is expanding beyond agricultural specialties, gradually emerging as a bridge linking farming, local culture and community-based tourism into a unified value chain.

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