Việt Nam News

The opening concert will take place on March 1 at the Việt Nam National Academy of Music’s Grand Concert Hall.

The Grand Ho Tram has kicked off 2026 on a high note with a series of prestigious industry awards, a vibrant line-up of Tết celebrations and participation in the Government’s pilot programme allowing eligible Vietnamese citizens to enter its casino under regulated conditions.

The image of young people wearing traditional Vietnamese costumes in the modern fair setting conveys the project’s key message: traditional culture does not only exist in museums or solemn ceremonial spaces, but can be loved, preserved and integrated into contemporary life by young people through community-based activities such as parades or everyday wear.

The ancient town’s Centre for the Conservation of World Heritage, working with the domestic generative AI firm Việt Nam Artificial Intelligence Joint Stock Company (AIAIVN), has launched an automated, ticket-free entry system, a multilingual guide, and virtual tours for its most popular destination, the Old Quarter.

The First Glorious Spring Fair 2026 is on at the Việt Nam Exposition Centre in Đông Anh Commune, Hà Nội, until February 13, offering a festive atmosphere that celebrates the intersection of tradition and modernity.

Made with the same ingredients of rice, fried onion flakes and dipping sauce as many bánh cuốn across Việt Nam, the Mão Điền steamed rice pancake stands apart in both appearance and flavour, impressing from the very first bite.

The Francophonie Day 2026, themed "Green Tomorrow", will be held at the Thống Nhất Park in Hà Nội on March 22.

Beyond a spiritual ritual, the worshipping of Land Genie and Kitchen Gods also embodies many profound humanitarian values.

It’s Vietnamese tradition to bestow goodwill and health to the elderly in local communities. This spring a special couple, Ms Phạm Thị Hồi and Mr. Nguyễn Văn Tư, made it as they are both 100 years old together.

Vietnamese sculptor Đinh Công Đạt and Irish painter Rodney Dickson reunite after 25 years of artistic dialogue, presenting an exhibition that invites visitors into a world of quiet reflection, meditative stillness, and transcendent experience.

As the Lunar New Year of the Horse approaches, an origami workshop in Hà Nội is bringing people together to fold paper horses, a traditional symbol of strength, energy and always looking forward.

Through the Spring Fair, the cuisine and culture of the highland people gain visibility, enriching the dinner tables of those in the lowlands.

Blending heritage-inspired aesthetics with stage-ready couture, the newly launched Dances of Vietnam design contest has drawn more than 300 entries, spotlighting Vietnamese culture through fashion at Miss World Vietnam 2025.

Many of these legacies, ranging from festivals and folk knowledge to traditional crafts, have been safeguarded for generations and now serve as distinctive cultural draws for visitors.

In her fifth studio album, singer Quỳnh Anh breathes contemporary jazz into Vietnamese folk melodies, creating a cross-cultural springtime dialogue with Grammy-winning and international artists.

The first Glorious Spring Fair 2026 held in the Việt Nam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hà Nội transformed over the weekend into a vibrant cultural and entertainment hub, offering a unique blend of shopping and a celebration of traditional values set against a modern backdrop.

Recent Nipah virus cases in India have raised concern. Dr Serge Gradstein from Family Medical Practice explains Nipah virus symptoms, transmission, risks, and prevention.

A week of blossoms, folklore, sports and living history experiences will transform Điện Biên this March, as the Hoa Ban Festival returns to celebrate ethnic heritage and position the province as one of Việt Nam’s most captivating cultural tourism destinations.