The 2026 Golden Kite Awards are to bring more opportunities for Huế to "tell stories about its heritage, culture, people, gentle and hospitable lifestyle, and the depth of identity of the ancient capital through the language of cinema".
In recent years, many localities across the Đồng Văn Karst Plateau have strengthened efforts to integrate traditional culture preservation into schools. Khèn performances, linen weaving, folk songs and traditional games are gradually becoming more familiar once again to younger generations.
Many attendees expressed surprise and admiration upon learning about đàn bầu – an instrument widely regarded as a symbol of Vietnamese traditional music.
The host Đà Nẵng Việt Nam sparked the opening ceremony of the Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival-DIFF 2026 by an amazing fireworks performance in telling a story of a rich nature in a heritage region on May 30th night.
Just outside Hội An, Cẩm Thanh Coconut Village offers basket boat rides, folk traditions, mangrove forests and local cuisine in one of Việt Nam’s prettiest settings.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Gia Lai province aims to position Australia as one of its key partners in developing a sustainable cultural industry.
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.
By merging highland culture with pristine coastal tourism, the province has set out an ambitious plan to become a distinctive service hub and unique destination for both domestic and international travellers.
The capital recorded a sharp rise in tourism revenue in the first five months of 2026, driven by strong growth in international arrivals and a push to develop cultural, experiential and night-time tourism under its ‘Come to Love’ branding strategy.
The programme is not merely a meeting point, but also a milestone marking the transformation of traditional theatre in Việt Nam.
At the meeting, the two sides reviewed the outcomes of cooperation in journalism and communications and agreed on measures to strengthen coordination to meet new requirements in communications work amid digital transformation and deeper international integration.
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.
Green transition not only helps preserve tourism resources and protect the environment, but also responds to rising market demand.
