Culture

Ho Chi Minh City, boasting a vibrant cultural landscape and dynamic film industry, stands at a crossroads to transform itself into a regional and international film hub.

(VEN) - In 2024, Vietnamese heritage sector has left many positive marks, including the National Assembly’s approval of the amended Law on Cultural Heritage which has contributed to promoting the value, and improving the effectiveness of the management and preservation of cultural heritage.

In November 2024, the “Vietnam Days Abroad” programme made its debut in Latin America, leaving lasting impressions.

(VEN) - The New Year Festival “City Tet Fest - Thu Duc 2025” will take place from December 28, 2024 to January 1, 2025 at Saigon Riverside Park, Ho Chi Minh City.

On the evening of December 21, at Golden Field Square, Nghia Lo Town, Yen Bai Province, a ceremony was held to announce the decision and award the Certificate of National Intangible Cultural Heritage for the “Xen Dong” (Forest Worship) Ceremony of the Thai People in Nghia Lo Town.

The capital city of Hanoi is set to welcome the New Year 2025 with spectacular firework displays at five locations and 30 venues for the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival.

An increasing number of Chinese celebrities are choosing high-end Vietnamese fashion, creating new opportunities for Vietnamese designers to make their mark in the 1.4 billion-strong market.

Nestled in the rugged landscapes of northern mountainous Dien Bien province, Ha Nhi ethnic minority group in Sin Thau, Sen Thuong, Leng Su Sin and Chung Chai communes of Muong Nhe district have preserved their traditional costumes through generations, ensuring that its significance remains as vital today as it was in the past.

World renowned disco band Boney M are set to enliven the Central Highland province of Lam Dong alongside celebrated singers and bands from the 1970s and 1980s, including Joy and Samantha Fox, during the Da Lat spring concert which will be held on December 21.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism on December 16 announced the top 10 cultural, sports, and tourism events for 2024 based on both direct and online voting.

(VEN) - The Tango dance from Argentina is sometimes lively, sometimes gentle, with sophisticated melody and lyrics, is getting closer to the Vietnamese people who love the Argentine culture.

The 12th Latin American Music Night took place in Hanoi on December 15, showcasing vibrant Latin music and culture.

Hue holds significant advantages in leveraging its heritage as a foundation for green and digital economic growth.

(VEN) - On the afternoon of December 7, the Kinh Bac Art 3 contemporary painting exhibition was opened at the Appraisal and Exhibition Center of Art and Photography, 29 Hang Bai Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

A special exhibition featuring the history and development of Huế Citadel has opened at the Museum of Hồ Chí Minh City.

Vietnamese firms are making their mark at the 28th Artigiano International Handicrafts Fair in Milan, the capital of Lombardy - Italy's largest economic and cultural hub, from November 30 - December 8.

(VEN) - Hanoi has just introduced to consumers and tourists its cultural heritage - Hanoi Pho - in a unique way, which is digital Hanoi Pho.

Vietnam has achieved remarkable progress in global beauty rankings, earning increased recognition for its outstanding representatives winning titles at international beauty pageants.

Broken rice is a traditional Vietnamese dish typically sold as street food. It consists of broken and imperfect rice grains that were once discarded after the milling process, but today, it has become a signature dish of HCM City.

The hustle of the city, the simple charm of roadside stalls and the perfect flavours define Hà Nội’s street food soul—simple, yet unforgettable.

A culture, tourism and trade week at Hà Nội's Vạn Phúc craft village will promote traditional silk weaving November 30-December 6.

The Ancient House at 87 Mã Mây has come to life with a new live show about a herbalist, one of the owners of the house in the past. Visitors can learn about the tradition of making herbs, and watch the lifestyle of family that once lived there with music and dances from the 1930s.

Held at the University of Queensland's Saint Lucia campus, the interactive event took participants on a four-hour journey to explore Việt Nam's traditional handicrafts.

Hà Nội-based Lã Duy Long was awarded special prize at a story writing contest Đóa Hoa Đồng Thoại (Bouquet of Children's Stories Contest) with his short story about donating hair to a cancer patient.

With the theme 'Hà Nội kết nối năm châu' (Hà Nội connects the World), the festival is organised by the Hà Nội Department of Culture and Sports.

This week-long celebration will offer a wide range of activities, providing visitors with unique experiences of Long An’s culture, people, and natural beauty.

This year marks the 19th anniversary of the Việt Nam Cultural Heritage Day since its inception in 2005, aiming to promote the traditions and sense of responsibility among those working to protect and promote the value of Việt Nam's cultural heritage.

(VEN) - The 2024 International Food Festival will take place from December 7-8 in Hanoi, aiming to promote cultural and culinary exchange among nations.

One hundred paintings from traditional folk painting villages in Việt Nam will go on display at the central city’s Fine Arts Museum in celebration of Heritage Day from November 22-30.

(VEN) - Dong Ho folk painting village, located in Dong Khe Hamlet, Song Ho Commune, Thuan Thanh Town, Bac Ninh Province, boasts an over-400-year history. Its origin is tied to the Vietnamese tradition of hanging paintings during the Lunar New Year (Tet), the Mid-Autumn Festival, and ancestor worship.