Artist Chu Tiến Thăng becomes the first Vietnamese to break into the Top 20 and win a top Drawing prize at the Portrait Society of America Awards. The 27-year-old shares with Lương Thu Hương the story behind 'Portrait of Bảo Trân'.
According to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, this year’s festival and the Ancestral Land Culture - Tourism Week 2026 featured a wide range of activities across the Hùng Kings Temple historical relic site and surrounding areas, drawing pilgrims and tourists from major cities including Hanoi, Hải Phòng, Quảng Ninh and Hồ Chí Minh City.
The title marked a notable achievement for Việt Nam at an international competition that celebrates beauty, intellect and innovation in business.
Vietnamese travelers have shown a preference for short-haul, experience-driven travel to familiar destinations that offer convenience and comfort during the upcoming holiday period at the end of April and beginning of May, according to travel agents.
Many young people today are quietly contributing to the revival of ca trù, a musical heritage that once seemed on the verge of being forgotten.
When products become cultural ambassadors, Vietnamese goods can travel further and leave a lasting imprint on international consumers.
Villoro is one of Mexico’s most distinguished authors, having published nearly 30 works across a wide range of genres, including novels, short stories, reportage, essays, theatre and journalism.
Stretching along the coastal belt of Lâm Đồng Province, centuries-old communal houses and temples worshipping the “Ông” (Whale God) stand as quiet custodians of history, embodying the distinctive cultural and spiritual life of Vietnamese coastal communities, while increasingly emerging as compelling cultural tourism attractions.
The resolution issued on January 7, 2026, highlights the need for special mechanisms to discover, train, nurture and effectively utilise talents in cultural and artistic fields, particularly traditional arts.
As artificial intelligence (AI) gains ground in creative fields, theatre practitioners are calling for clear boundaries to preserve artistic integrity.
As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly finds its way into artistic production, Vietnamese theatre practitioners are questioning whether technology can match the emotional depth and lived experience at the heart of performance.
A striking fusion of Vietnamese calligraphy and traditional symbols has earned national recognition, celebrating cultural identity through record-breaking artworks in Cần Thơ.
Xinjiang promotes culture and tourism in Hà Nội, aiming to draw Vietnamese visitors, as both sides highlight growing travel ties and plans for expanded cooperation.
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.
