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Vietnamese multimedia composer, improviser and performer Phạm Thị Tâm, who is now based in Hamburg, is set to bring her boundary-pushing sound work to Hà Nội on December 5 in a one-night experimental concert. Ahead of the performance, Việt Nam News and Law reporter Nguyễn Bình sits down with Tâm to discuss her creative journey and what audiences can expect.

The celebrations will run through January 4, 2026, according to the Department of Ethnic Culture under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The mountainous Hữu Liên Commune in Lạng Sơn Province attracts tourists for not only its magnificent natural beauty but also traditional bánh giò bầu, a indispensable dish in the area's festivals and parties.

The museum displays nearly 1,000 photographs and documents, as well as 250 notable artefacts, including a collection of the Constitution versions, badges of NA deputies across different tenures, and the seal of the NA Standing Committee.

The Việt Nam Film Week in Laos runs from December 2 to 6, showcasing award-winning Vietnamese titles.

Over recent times, under the guidance of local authorities and the active participation of the community and artisans, xoan singing has continued to be regularly practised, with its cultural values widely disseminated throughout daily life.

Bắc Hà Commune in the northwestern province of Lào Cai is celebrated not only for its natural beauty but also for the rich culture and cuisine of its diverse ethnic groups, including the Nùng Dín community, whose specialty is ginger pork, locally known as thịt gừng.

The artists also delivered performances celebrating the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations. The blend of distinctive traditional art forms with modern creative elements created a rich and emotionally charged atmosphere which is imbued with cultural identity yet reflecting the spirit of a new era.

During the two-day “Salon de l’Asie 2025”, visitors to the space were treated to four art performances each day, calligraphy demonstrations, martial arts displays and lively unicorn dances.

Over 400 artworks of more than 200 artists are on display at an exhibition entitled “Art For You” in the capital city of Hà Nội.

The month-long event served as a platform to amplify cultural exchange, art dialogue, and Hanoi’s global visibility as a UNESCO Creative City.

The show re-enacts Professor Đỗ Doãn Đại, the hospital's director, making resolute decisions to save medical staff and patients buried beneath the rubble.

Mai Châu balances tourism growth with cultural preservation, improving homestays, training staff and promoting ethnic traditions to ensure sustainable, high-quality experiences for visitors.

A vibrant cultural showcase in Vientiane marks 50 years of Laos’ National Day, celebrating enduring Laos–Việt Nam friendship through art, history and shared revolutionary spirit.

A nostalgic journey through 1980s Saigon, where innocence, resilience and small acts of kindness shape the latest story from Việt Nam’s beloved author.

 Born in a rocky mountain area of Đồng Văn of Tuyên Quang province, Vàng Thị Dế, who grew up to the rhythmic sounds of looms and spinning wheels, has transformed her passion for local culture into a project that creates livelihoods and introduces the Mông people’s traditional linen weaving craft to the world.

These creators are becoming cultural “bridges”, helping the world understand Việt Nam accurately.

At the event, the ministry awarded certificates to the 50 selected masterpieces, including 14 literary works, 18 stage productions, 12 musical compositions, and six dance pieces, and launched the 2026–2030 campaign to inspire the next wave of Vietnamese literary and art creation.