The unique power of theatre lies in the live presence of actors and audiences sharing the same space, and in the emotions exchanged directly from person to person. That is something a screen can hardly replace.
The number of repatriated items represents only a tiny fraction of the total lost cultural heritage.
The Việt Nam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) will premiere Giacomo Puccini’s opera Tosca in Việt Nam on September 26 and 27, 2026, at Hồ Gươm Opera House in Hà Nội.
HCM City is going beyond formal events to preserve traditional arts. Performances of hát bội, or classical drama, are often held for free at public places around the city to engage more locals and foreigners. People can connect with hát bội through not only performances, but also activities and interactions with artists.
By preserving traditional techniques while experimenting with materials, forms and designs, a new generation of Vietnamese artists and craft makers is finding fresh ways to keep the heritage of Mid-Autumn toys alive.
The programme is expected to create a connection between memories of the craft streets of ancient Thăng Long and the traditional crafts preserved and developed in today's villages.
Launched by One Central Saigon to mark the golden jubilee of the southern metropolis, the programme combines interactive public experiences, digital art and storytelling to honour the people, memories and cultural heritage that have shaped HCM City over the past half century.
Entitled 'Nét chữ An Nhiên' (Serene Calligraphic Strokes) and open from September 15-19 at the Temple of Literature's Heritage Experience Area, the event fosters a natural connection between the art of calligraphy, tradition of learning and the rich cultural heritage of the ancient imperial capital.
Vietnamese fashion brand Mr CRAZY & Lady SEXY became the first Vietnamese fashion brand to present a collection at RUNWAY 7, one of the premier platforms at New York Fashion Week 2026.
Set in Sài Gòn in 1985, Kỳ Nam Inn follows a lonely widow whose life is reinvigorated by the arrival of a charming young man amid the social upheaval of post-war Việt Nam.
Driven by creativity and a passion for Vietnamese culture, the Magic of Colour project brings three genres of Vietnamese folk painting – Hàng Trống, Đông Hồ and Kim Hoàng - to life on lanterns.
A no-phone reading party in Hà Nội gave book lovers a chance ditches their devices, read in peace and connect with others. The idea is gaining interest, with organisers planning to bring similar gatherings to different venues each week.
Minh Hà Patmore, an artist from the Vietnam-Australia Cultural Exchange Organisation (VACEO), said overseas Vietnamese artists can serve as natural “cultural ambassadors”, connecting Việt Nam with international friends through art.
After 10 editions, the Việt Nam Festival in Kanagawa has become a familiar cultural gathering and an important bridge connecting the people of Việt Nam and Japan, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Phạm Quang Hiệu.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyễn Hương Trà said Việt Nam’s participation in the festival was an opportunity not only to demonstrate solidarity and friendship with international friends but also to promote cooperation with countries and political parties worldwide.
Three Vietnamese restaurants have been named in Trip.Gourmet’s latest Fine Dining List, reinforcing Việt Nam’s growing visibility on the global fine dining stage.
A 2026 survey by Hoteljob.vn found that nearly 90 per cent of tourism businesses planned to recruit. In Hồ Chí Minh City alone, 89.7 per cent of businesses were hiring, while 71.8 per cent said recruitment was difficult or very difficult. The biggest shortages were among frontline workers, particularly in housekeeping, engineering, food service, front-office operations, and kitchens.
The ancient town will host the Hội An International Lantern Festival on December 3-6, displaying different spaces for lantern craft experience, cultural and artistic exchange activities, exhibitions, traditional craft dialogue and contest on lantern designs.
