Nearly 160 photographs, documents and artefacts – many shown publicly for the first time – are on display at the Vietnam National Museum of History’s exhibition opened on August 22 to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - More than 2,000 singers, artists, and choir members will join voices in a special art programme titled Hanoi – Vietnam's Aspiration, to be held on the evening of August 31 at the Vietnam National Exposition Centre to celebrate Vietnam’s 80th National Day (September 2).

“Café banh mi” – a revolutionary musical marking the first collaborative theatrical production between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) – has been introduced in Hanoi as part of national celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - A photo exhibition entitled “Autumn of Independence” is underway at the Son La Prison Special National Relic Site to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

VOV.VN - In Warszawa, Poland, a large number of overseas Vietnamese have come together for a parade, presenting the rich colours and exquisite designs of traditional Vietnamese attire in celebration of the fatherland's 80th National Day.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports has approved the organisation of the Miss Multicultural Vietnam pageant, a national-level beauty competition aimed at honouring the beauty, intelligence, and cultural identity of Vietnamese women.

VOV.VN - Christine Juliane Opiaza, Miss Grand International 2024, will appear as a special guest at the grand finale of Miss Grand Vietnam 2025, scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 14, according to event organisers.

VOV.VN - Australian rapper The Kid Laroi, best known for his global hit Stay, landed at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, late on August 19 to join 8Wonder Summer 2025: Moments of Wonder, slated for August 23.

In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), an exhibition of large-scale lacquer paintings entitled “Spring of Independence” opened at the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi on August 18.

VOV.VN - Many residents of the capital lined up to experience a double-decker train named “Hà Nội 5 cửa ô” (Five Gates Train) which debuted on August 19 on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and the National Day (September 2).

A photo exhibition named “From the era of independence and national reunification to the era of the nation’s rise” opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 19 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

VOV.VN - Skyline Media, Vietnam's most dynamic sales agent, has partnered with New Jersey-based Eastern Edge Films to release the Vietnamese-Korean family drama "Mang mẹ đi bỏ” (Leaving Mom) in 140 theaters across the United States and Canada, according to Deadline.com.

The reading-culture space of Hanoi’s iconic Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature Complex) was inaugurated at nearby Van Lake on August 18 to mark the 80th anniversary of the country’s August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - Rising Vietnamese piano talent Pham Tuan Khoi has delivered an outstanding performance to win the Special Prize at the QingYin Award - Youth Music Festival 2025 held recently at the Zhejiang Conservatory of Music in Hangzhou, China.

VOV.VN - An exhibition recreating President Ho Chi Minh’s drafting of the Declaration of Independence 80 years ago opened at a special house in Hanoi on August 18.

VOV.VN - A special political–art programme, “Sao Doc Lap” (Independent Star) 2025, is set to take place at the Ho Guom Theater in Hanoi on August 24.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a ceremony at the Yen Tu Historical and Scenic Relic Site in the northern province of Quang Ninh on August 17 to mark the official recognition of the Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.

VOV.VN - Over 30,000 people came together to sing the national anthem at the “Proud to Be Vietnamese” concert at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, creating sacred moments on the evening of August 17 in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

VOV.VN - The painting exhibition “Nuoc Non Ngan Dam” (The Homeland of a Thousand Miles) has opened at the Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam, a special national relic site, co-organized by the Toi Ve (I Paint) Club and the Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities.

VOV.VN - The Saigon International Guitar Festival 2025 (SIGF 2025) opened on August 15 at the French Institute for Cultural Exchange (IDECAF) in Ho Chi Minh City, gathering world-class artists while promoting creative exchange for young Vietnamese guitarists.

A special art programme titled “Hanoi – From the historic autumn of 1945” was held at the August Revolution Square on August 15 night, marking one of the prominent events hosted by the capital city to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

An exhibition themed “Ethnicity – Faith and Heritage” kicked off in Hoi An ward, the central city of Da Nang on August 15, highlighting Vietnam’s progress in promoting and protecting human rights, particularly freedom of belief and religion, while celebrating the rich cultural heritage of ethnic minority communities.

VOV.VN - The Ho Guom Cultural Information Center in Hanoi is hosting a photo exhibition and photography book launch from August 15 to September 15, offering a unique blend of culture, art, and national pride.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has pledged to work closely with ministries, sectors, localities, and domestic organisations to develop more programmes aimed at implementing the “Day for Honouring Vietnamese Language in Vietnamese Communities Abroad” initiative, Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang stated.

A rare musical evening blending exile, emotion and expression is set to take centre stage in Hanoi, as the Goethe Institute hosts a concert dedicated to German-Austrian composer Hanns Eisler on August 16.

VOV.VN - The Miss Doll beauty contest, the first of its kind in Vietnam, is set to be held within the framework of Doll Fest 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City this October, announced the organising committee at a press conference in the city on August 13.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese contestant Duong Duc Hai brought home a gold medal in the final round of the 2025 TSP International Arts Festival-Shanghai held from August 3 to 6.

VOV.VN - The Center for Digital Transformation under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Tourism Development Support Fund, is co-hosting the 2025 ‘Impressive Vietnam Tourism’ video/clip creation contest to strengthen the national tourism brand.

A bilingual photo book titled "Vietnam - Un voyage mémoriel" (Vietnam – a journey of memory) was released in Paris on August 12, offering a visual bridge between Vietnam and France as the Southeast Asian nation is preparing for the 80th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - A dozen of feature films are being introduced to audiences through 121 free screenings throughout August and September as part of celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).