Leaf artist Tạ Hải transforms fallen foliage into vibrant works at Hà Nội Fine Arts Museum, blending nature and creativity in a decades-long artistic journey.
Vietnamese performances featured artists from the Việt Nam Puppet Theatre, Sức Sống Mới band, Việt Nam National Opera and Ballet, Việt Nam National Academy of Music, Việt Nam National Music, Song and Dance Theatre, and Hồ Chí Minh City Conservatory of Music, led by conductor Đồng Quang Vinh.
The centre, one of four under the Soong Ching Ling Foundation, is named after Soong Ching Ling (1893–1981), the wife of Sun Yat-sen.
The Vietnam Regional Conference 2026, opened in the southern province of Tây Ninh on April 14, has underscored the need to harmonise green growth and preservation of indigenous cultural values, setting a key direction for sustainable tourism development.
Amid Hà Nội’s fast-paced rhythm, flower-scented tea offers a moment of calm. Infused with lotus, jasmine and other blossoms, each cup embodies the delicate artistry of generations, where fragrance, flavour and tradition come together.
During the period, the city has welcomed more than 1.9 million visitors, up 31.3 per cent year-on-year. Of the total, international arrivals exceeded 843,000, rising 26.7 per cent, while domestic visitors reached over 1.05 million, up 35.2 per cent compared with the same period last year.
This annual programme offers an opportunity for Vietnamese nationals to develop a digital project of their own choosing.
Beyond cultural heritage, Hà Nội has also recorded strong development in creative spaces, contemporary art and community-based cultural activities.
With its rich cultural and historical assets and a clear vision for sustainable growth, Hà Nội is steadily affirming its position as a safe, friendly, and distinctive destination for both domestic and international travellers.
Cultural values are no longer confined to static spaces, instead, they are being revived and presented in flexible ways that fit new contexts.
Beyond cultural value, well-organised festival programmes linked with tourism and media can contribute to the development of cultural industries and enhance Việt Nam’s cultural soft power, positioning heritage-based events as distinctive national cultural brands in the international arena.
Hà Nội-based collector Đào Xuân Tình doesn't just gather bicycles; he preserves a legacy. His vast Peugeot collection bridges the gap between Vietnam and France, turning vintage frames into narratives of resilience and memory.
According to data released by the National Statistics Office, foreign arrivals in March reached nearly 2.1 million, up 1.3 per cent year-on-year. In total, Việt Nam welcomed an estimated 6.76 million foreign tourists in the first quarter, a more than 12 per cent jump from the same period in 2025 and the highest Q1 figure ever recorded.
His book Khu Vườn Trong Tim Ta (The Garden of Us) is among a list of 150 outstanding titles in the Bologna Ragazzi Award Amazing Bookshelf 2026 at the 63rd Bologna Children’s Book Fair, taking place in Italy from April 13 to 16. Phúc spoke to the media about children’s book illustration.
Renowned French conductor Zahia Ziouani will lead a concert honouring composers Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel at the Saigon Opera House in HCM City on April 19.
Founded in Australia in 2016, the Facebook group Vietnamese Banh Mi Appreciation Society has now surpassed 200,000 members. It serves as a hub for enthusiasts of Vietnamese cuisine to share, rate and debate bánh mì, often playfully referred to as Vietnamese rolls or VRs.
Việt Nam’s intersection, a collective exhibition by French photographers Daniel Roussel, Gilbert Bertrand and Lily Franey, will be on view at Đà Nẵng Museum from April 17 to May 17 after debuting at the French Embassy during Photo Hanoi ’25.
Marking 950 years of the Temple of Literature, the ‘Garden of Light’ gathers lantern artisans from across Việt Nam. Blending traditional materials with contemporary design, each piece reflects the unique identity of its craft village, where heritage is preserved, refreshed and brought to life through light.
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