From the otherworldly Hạ Long Bay with its sprinkling of column-like islands, to the delicious cacophony of Hồ Chí Minh City’s food markets, Việt Nam is too often overlooked in favour of its larger neighbour Thailand, despite offering more competitive prices.
Gia Lai’s culinary festival promises a rich spread of Central Highlands flavours, alongside cultural experiences and local specialties.
Renowned for its pristine beauty, turquoise waters and sweeping limestone islands, Bái Tử Long Bay has been listed among the seven wonders of Southeast Asia for 2026 by Condé Nast Traveller.
Bắc Ninh Province's national treasures and many rare artifacts are on display for public at the Bắc Ninh Museum 2.
The future of the Hmong language and culture in Việt Nam is in good hands and music is at the forefront. Fusing Hmong elements with contemporary musical styles, a wave of young independent Hmong artists is showing what it means to be proudly Vietnamese Hmong.
A group of 36 artists from HCM City, Hà Nội, Huế and Đà Nẵng will join together in a music performance for the Đà Nẵng Concert 2026 – Season of Change, in celebration of the city’s Reunification Day at APEC Park on March 29.
The event was jointly organised by the Hồ Chí Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and the Vietnam–Southeast Asia Friendship Association of the city. It drew the participation of ASEAN consuls general and representatives of consulates in Hồ Chí Minh City, along with local officials and representatives from agencies and localities.
Many rare artefacts and documents about Trúc Lâm Buddhism are on display at the Bắc Ninh Museum 1 in Bắc Ninh Province.
Competing in APIAF, Tiên performed T’rưng, an instrument deeply rooted in the cultural identity of Việt Nam’s Central Highlands. Her confident stage presence, solid technique, flexible interpretation, together with a seamless coordination with the NBK Art band, created a harmonious whole that not only met professional standards but was also rich in artistic expression.
The Russian Culture Days in Việt Nam 2026 are hoped not only to promote and honour Russia’s rich cultural heritage among Vietnamese people, but also to further consolidate the longstanding friendship, mutual understanding and cultural ties between the two nations.
Through these artistic activities, the public can experience a wide range of art forms that bridge the past and future.
Cơ Tu culinary culture has recently been identified as a key factor in the development of the community's tourism sector.
Following Resolution 80NQ/TW of the Party Central Committee on the Development of Vietnamese Culture, the VCF director said the federation would promote digital transformation and open new development directions for circus art this year.
In a small bookstore in Hà Nội, foreign readers can learn about Việt Nam through books in their own languages. These books help them understand the country’s culture and daily life. As more people become interested, translated books are helping Vietnamese stories reach readers around the world.
Blending tradition with cutting-edge technology, the experience reflects Resolution 57 while refreshing Hà Nội’s cultural tourism landscape.
Vietnamese and foreign speakers will together conduct a discussion Bodyscapes: Art, Disability, and the World We Share on March 24 in Hà Nội.
A tea gathering among consuls general and representatives of ASEAN countries, along with HCM City officials was held on March 22 to promote cultural exchange and strengthen bonds between countries in the region.
Hà Nội’s new “visual classroom” is transforming history lessons into vivid, interactive experiences that bring the past alive for today’s learners.
