From the opening scenes, the auditorium was transformed into a fairytale world, enhanced by elaborate staging and the timeless music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, including “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Waltz of the Flowers”. Technically demanding sequences such as leaps and pas de deux captivated the audience with their precision, harmony, and expressive coordination.
Elaborately staged, the programme vividly recreates the royal court at night through a series of artistic performances and immersive experiences. It opens with a guard-changing ceremony at Ngọ Môn (Noon Gate), combined with cannon-fire effects to mark the opening of the palace.
Running from March 26 to 29, the event highlights a series of key activities, including the honouring of 10 chefs behind signature regional dishes, recognition of 10 standout mixologists, and a Top 10 contest for the most dynamic and creatively designed booths.
Over the past decade, Nguyễn Văn Bình Book Street, located beside the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, has quietly become a vital cultural space nurturing reading habits and shaping the humane urban identity of HCM City.
The Golden Frame Awards 2026, which aims to encourage creativity and storytelling through filmmaking by young people, will wrap up on Saturday in HCM City.
A newly upgraded heritage tourist train on the Huế – Đà Nẵng route has been launched, offering enhanced services and a refreshed design to elevate the travel experience between the two central destinations.
The HCM City Book Street achieved total revenue of VNĐ62.45 billion (US$2.34 million) in 2025, a year-on-year rise of 8.9 per cent.
Although the Vietnamese student community in Tomsk numbers only about 60 members, the event offered a rich and comprehensive cultural experience, demonstrating strong unity and pride in national identity. Beyond celebrating heritage, the festival served as a cultural bridge connecting Việt Nam with international friends in Western Siberia.
Việt Nam will be the next host of the 73rd Miss World competition in 2026.
The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will present a special performance of the classic ballet Carmen Suite accompanied by live music by the orchestra at the Saigon Opera House on March 28.
Once known mainly as the land of the Hùng Kings, Phú Thọ Province reveals a richer charm, where vibrant traditions, unique customs and diverse attractions make it far more than a pilgrimage destination.
Beyond conservation, digitisation also opens up opportunities to enhance the value of heritage in modern life. Online museums, digital exhibitions, virtual tours and creative products inspired by heritage are gradually becoming a bridge between tradition and the public.
HCM City is leveraging its infrastructure, policy framework and regional connectivity to accelerate the development of meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) tourism, aiming to attract corporate travellers and strengthen its position as a leading destination.
Inspired by Tô Hoài’s classic 'Dế Mèn Phiêu Lưu Ký' (Adventures of a Cricket), the awards honour works by children and for children, aiming to build a vibrant cultural ecosystem in the digital era.
Việt Nam National Television (VTV) is set to launch a slate of new programmes this year, scheduled in special time slots to attract a wider audience from March 30.
An exhibition by Japanese artist Kuwakubo Ryota offers a fascinating and contemplative exploration of Hà Nội at the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange.
The second edition of Thai Festival in Hà Nội, which is hosted by the Royal Thai Embassy, will open to the public from 10am to 9pm with free admission on March 27-29.
With international visitor numbers to Việt Nam surpassing two million each month this year, the country’s cities are seeing a steady rise in tourism.
