Culture

VOV.VN - After a busy series of activities in recent days, Nha Trang of central Khanh Hoa province is now ready for the Miss World 2026 grand final on the evening of September 5, where 111 contestants will take to the stage for the final competition to determine the successor to the reigning Miss World.

Beyond the Broken Bridge, an international film project exploring the identity, family, and journey of Vietnamese people living abroad to reconnect with their roots, was introduced by Cinexia Productions at the Vietnam–Europe Film Gala in Prague, Czech Republic, on September 3.

The Vietnam Rong Xanh Awards debuted in Hanoi on September 4, creating a platform to connect culture, heritage, destinations and innovation, while honouring organisations, businesses, localities and individuals creating outstanding value for Vietnamese culture in the digital era.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese singer Dang Khoi will compete against artists from 11 other countries and territories in the second season of Silk Way Star, an international music competition to be held in China.

Hai Phong had the honour of welcoming the late President Ho Chi Minh on nine occasions. Hai Phong Railway Station holds a special place in that history, as the departure point for a special train that took him back to Hanoi on October 21, 1946.

VOV.VN - Ham Tran’s upcoming horror feature Soi chi do (Red Thread) has been selected for the Midnight Passion section at the 2026 Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), slated for October 6-15 in the Republic of Korea (RoK).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc placed in the Top 2 of the "Dance of the World" segment at Miss World 2026 on September 2, following a cultural performance in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa.

VOV.VN - From the highlands of Dien Bien province to the historic waterways of Hue City and Quang Tri province, local communities celebrated National Day (September 2) with cultural festivities, traditional sports, and community tourism launches.

The Moc Chau Cultural and Tourism Week 2026 and the Son La International Brocade Festival opened in Moc Chau ward, the northern mountainous province of Son La on August 31 as part of activities marking the 81st anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945–2026).

VOV.VN - Vietnam has showcased its destinations, heritage and distinctive coffee culture to Chinese audiences at the Southern China Book Fair in Guangzhou, as China prepares to host APEC 2026 in neighbouring Shenzhen.

VOV.VN - An Independence Market held in Hai Van Ward, Da Nang City, from August 28 to September 2 is bringing together local specialties, traditional crafts, food and cultural experiences, attracting residents and visitors during the National Day holiday period.

Ho Chi Minh City is bringing culture closer to everyday life by transforming public spaces, heritage and the arts into engines of creativity, community engagement and sustainable development.

VOV.VN -   Cultural booths at 8/5 Square in Moc Chau ward have become a major draw during the 2026 Moc Chau Culture - Tourism Week, offering visitors an authentic look into the daily lives, traditions, craft heritage, and local specialties of ethnic groups in the northern mountanious province of Son La.

The 11th edition of the political-artistic programme “Independence Star” was held in Hanoi on August 30 night under the theme “The Light of Independence – Aspiration for a Powerful Vietnam.”

VOV.VN - Tran Tien Dung has been officially announced as Vietnam's representative at Manhunt International 2026, scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka from September 3 to 9, featuring around 40 contestants from countries and territories worldwide.

As integration and the digital revolution change the way of life, more parts of daily life are shifting online. Performing art organisations are joining in, adopting digital tools from online ticketing to unified portals that offer information, data, and services.

A Vietnam–Thailand Cultural Festival was opened in Udon Thani province on August 28 to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam–Thailand diplomatic relations (August 6, 1976–2026).

VOV.VN - More than 500 workers are racing to complete a giant stage at Nha Trang’s April 2 Square for the Dances of the World programme on September 2 and the Miss World 2026 final on September 5.

VOV.VN - Marking 81 years of the August Revolution and National Day, the Vietnam Circus Federation presents Hào Khí Việt Nam (Vietnamese Spirit), a special circus and performing arts production that recreates key chapters of the country’s heroic history and celebrates its rich culture and enduring spirit.

VOV.VN - Ba Dinh Square is awash with red flags as residents and visitors return to the site where President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945, capturing moments of history, pride and remembrance ahead of National Day.

VOV.VN - A highland market fair named "Highland Festival" opened on August 29 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi, with a broad array of of cultural activities to mark the National Day holiday through September 2.

VOV.VN - Thirteen-year-old Hoang Ngoc Han from Vietnam has won the Gold Award in the Youth category at the "National Treasures Seeing the World" global children's painting competition in Hong Kong.

VOV.VN - Residents and tourists in the central city of Da Nang will have the opportunity to travel back in time to September 2, 1945, through a virtual reality program titled "Returning to the Sacred Moment" at APEC Park from September 2 to 4.

A series of cultural events will take place at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi’s Doai Phuong commune to celebrate National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - Hanoi will present the cultural, historical, and intellectual values of Thang Long at the 2026 Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany from October 7 to 11.

Ha Long Bay burst into light on August 27 as 72 tourist and restaurant vessels sailed in formation, with their dazzling lights turning the UNESCO World Heritage site into a spectacular nighttime stage.

VOV.VN - Korean actor Zo In Sung, alongside Hwang Jung Min, Hoyeon and director Na Hong Jin, will visit Ho Chi Minh City in early September to promote their new sci-fi film Hope.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese contestant Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc has secured a place in the Top 40 of Miss World 2026 after winning the Top Model title in the Asia and Oceania region.

VOV.VN - A traditional embroidery art space has opened in Hanoi as part of activities marking National Day, bringing heritage crafts closer to contemporary life through exhibitions, craft demonstrations, workshops and hands-on experiences.

VOV.VN - Miss World 2026 is offering 12,000 free tickets to residents and visitors for two major events, including "Dances of the World – Hello Vietnam, Hello World" on September 2 and the grand finale on September 5, in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa province.