The 19th International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw concluded and it opens new streams of interpretation of one of the most performed composers of classical music.
This December, Huế transforms its ancient heart into a pulsating stage, where royal heritage meets modern music in a bold new tourism era.
For more than 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, Việt Nam and Finland have jointly written a very special cooperation story – from a development assistance supplier and recipient into equal partners together working towards a green and innovative future.
The festival commenced with a solemn procession of the sacred costume of Goddess Po Inu Nagar, revered by the Chăm as the Mother of the Land who taught them farming, weaving, and animal husbandry.
The proposed initiative would be based at the Đồng Nai Nature and Cultural Conservation Area and aims not only to enhance tourism offerings but also to generate revenue for reinvestment and improve the elephants’ habitat.
The Vietnamese booths drew strong attention from international visitors for their fine craftsmanship and distinctive cultural style.
The programme aimed to honour áo dài as a symbol of the Vietnamese identity and spirit, while highlighting the creativity and active role of Vietnamese women in promoting the national culture abroad.
“Different from the original phở which is topped with beef or chicken, the Bắc Ninh noodle soup is topped with pork inner organs such as its heart, kidneys and burnt liver, a variation created by local chefs who have pleased many foodies and guests,” Tú said, adding that the dish is so famous that almost everyone who visits the province is keen to try it.
Phát's win is not only a personal triumph but also a historic milestone for Vietnamese cinema. This marks the first time a Vietnamese artist has been honoured on this prestigious stage in the 60-year history of the Golden Bell Awards.
This year’s theme, Nurturing Nature Love, showcases more than 100 ehon (picture) books in Japanese and Vietnamese.
The ancient double-hulled boat (catamaran) unearthed recently in the northern province of Bắc Ninh dates back about 1,800-1,600 years ago, leading to a technical legacy of the Đông Sơn people.
Vietnamese women lit up Ixelles, Brussels on October 19, donning colourful “áo dài” (traditional long dress) to celebrate Việt Nam Women’s Day (October 20), a national tribute to their beauty, resilience, and spirit.
The Cái Mép–Thị Vải area has recently recorded a steady rise in international cruise arrivals, underscoring the city’s growing prominence on the regional cruise tourism map.
The event reaffirms the city’s role as the nation’s leading cultural and tourism hub - where heritage, craft villages and creativity converge - connecting communities, businesses and visitors in a space rich in cultural identity.
The “Hà Nội 5 Cửa Ô” (Hà Nội's Five Gates) train, also known as The Hà Nội Train, is drawing interest from visitors to the capital city, marking the first time a tourist train has been specially designed to showcase Hà Nội's culture through a railway journey.
Under the theme “Phở – Enjoying Together, Growing Together,” the two-day Vietnam Phở Festival 2025 presents Vietnamese phở as a “cultural ambassador” that connects communities and fosters collaboration in culture, tourism, trade, and investment between Việt Nam and Singapore.
Nearly 900 performers from 11 professional troupes will present 21 vibrant chèo productions, blending cultural heritage with contemporary stories in a celebration of Vietnamese identity.
Khánh Hòa Province will host the Chăm ethic people’s traditional Katê Festival from October 20 to 22.
