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In April alone, the capital recorded about 3.09 million tourist arrivals, up 13.3 per cent year-on-year, including around 780,000 international visitors, a rise of 6.9 per cent.

Within the programme's framework, international photographers explored and worked in various settings around Thổ Hà ancient village, including temple and pagoda complexes, narrow alleyways, ancient houses, village gates and ferry docks, as well as scenes of daily life and local culinary culture.

Initial assessments suggest the stone axes date back around 6,000 – 8,000 years to the Neolithic period and are associated with the Bau Tro Culture.

The selection marks a major international breakthrough for the young filmmaker and adds to the growing visibility of Vietnamese independent cinema on the global festival circuit.

​​​​​​​A record‑setting sinh tiền performance and a vibrant line‑up of cultural events will headline this year’s Bắc Hà Summer Festival, celebrating the spirit and traditions of the highlands.

While hot bánh đúc, peanut bánh đúc and bánh đúc nộm (served with peanuts, sesame and bean sprouts) are popular among many Hanoians, bánh đúc riêu cua is less commonly chosen.

Organised by the Việt Nam Classical Music Association (VCMA) with support from Impressivo Production & Enterprise, the concerts are scheduled for May 22 at Hồ Gươm Opera House in Hà Nội and May 24 at the HCM City Opera House, the Việt Nam Classical Music Association announced on April 26.

A singing contest Golden Nightingale - New Generation 2026 has been launched to seek for best children singers nationwide on April 26 in Hà Nội and HCM City.

Self-taught and working outside formal artistic traditions, Tạ Hải has spent a lifetime turning fallen leaves into a medium of expression – one that reflects both nature and human experience.

The ancient town will host the annual Hội An-Japan Cultural Exchange on May 22-24, marking it one of the largest regular cultural programme and a favourite rendezvous for people-to-people exchange among Vietnamese and Japanese communities over past two decades.

More than a sporting competition, the event serves as a vibrant cultural festival, fostering exchanges and strengthening ties among domestic and international troupes, particularly from regions with strong lion dance traditions such as China, Malaysia and Hong Kong (China).

Blending folk-inspired melodies with AI-powered visuals rooted in Đông Hồ painting, Tính Chuyện Trăm Năm (A Hundred-Year Love Story) offers a refined example of how Vietnamese artists are reimagining tradition for the digital age.

A vibrant street festival transforms Việt Trì into a living museum of heritage, where ancient rituals, community voices and contemporary staging converge in a powerful celebration of identity in the digital age.

The project has drawn attention as a major co-production that combines strengths of both countries’ film industries. Vietnamese and South Korean crews will team up closely on everything from directing and cinematography to production management, all aiming for top-tier international standards.

A series of cultural and tourism activities themed “Highland rendezvous” will take place from April 30 to May 3 at the Việt Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hà Nội, offering visitors a glimpse into the cultures of ethnic groups in the northern mountainous region.

The gathering offers a platform for photographers worldwide to exchange ideas and share experiences, marking the fourth edition of the event.

Co-hosted by the Huế Festival organising board and the Huế Monuments Conservation Centre, the event brings together ornamental plant associations, clubs, orchid artisans, bonsai and ornamental plant masters, and stone art craftsmen nationwide.

Home to numerous historic and spiritual sites as well as a variety of cultural activities, Ô Diên Commune is expected to attract more visitors in the coming years as its tourism development programme is implemented alongside expert recommendations.