Military orchestra strikes a chord in Việt Nam’s classical scene

The Military University of Culture and Arts has established the Military Symphony Orchestra (MSO), marking a significant step in enriching cultural life, enhancing spiritual well-being and advancing the spread of cultural values both within the armed forces and throughout society. Vietnam News Agency's Culture & Sports daily interviewed Colonel and musician Hồ Trọng Tuấn about the newly established orchestra.

Colour of heritage

A folk painting exhibition in Bắc Ninh brings together over 100 works, offering a glimpse into Việt Nam’s rich visual traditions, as Đông Hồ painting has just been inscribed by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding. Folk artists from Hà Nội, Bắc Ninh and Huế bring these heritage stories to life in rich colours.

Exiled emperor's paintings to go on display in Hà Nội

Allusive Panorama is the first major retrospective of Emperor Hàm Nghi’s artwork to be shown in the capital. It follows the exhibit's landmark success at Kiến Trung Palace in Huế, which welcomed over 110,000 visitors.

Bắc Ninh, RoK’s Jeonbuk boost cultural, tourism cooperation

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the northern province of Bắc Ninh and the Culture and Tourism Foundation of Jeonbuk – a special self-governing province of the Republic of Korea (RoK), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)  to enhance cultural exchange and tourism development between the two localities.

Gia Lai launches Visit Việt Nam Year 2026

The Visit Vietnam Year 2026 under the theme Gia Lai – Mountains Embraces The Sea officially kicked off in Gia Lai Province on March 28 evening, positioning the event as a national tourism highlight to showcase the locality’s unique cultural heritage and strengthen its profile as a vibrant destination connecting highland and coastal tourism experiences.

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