VOV.VN - A culture, sports, and tourism week will take place in Ninh Thuan province from April 30 to May 4 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025).

Cuu Long University in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long held a gathering on April 15 to mark the traditional New Year festivals for Cambodian and Lao students as well as its Khmer lecturers and students.

The distinctive cultural elements of Vietnam and Russia were beautifully interwoven at the Vietnam Day programme recently held at Financial University (FA) under the Government of the Russian Federation.

VOV.VN - Music lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy masterpieces by Russian composer Tchaikovsky at a night concert due to take place at the Vietnam National Academy of Music on April 19.

In a sweeping tribute to one of Vietnam’s most pivotal moments in history, nearly 1,500 artists and performers from 12 prestigious art units under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism are set to take centre stage in an extraordinary series of performances commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).

Two paintings by Vietnamese artist Nguyen Tuan Son are being displayed at an exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which brings together over 150 literature works and paintings of famous artists from ten ASEAN countries.

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi plans to organise an array of activities as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in 2025.

VOV.VN - A fashion show was held in Hanoi on April 13, honouring the beauty of the Ao Dai (traditional long dress) from across the country and impressing both local and foreign audiences.

French-Vietnamese director Olivier Dhénin Huu has presented three unique plays and musicals based on Vietnamese fairy tales and historical stories to the French public in Paris in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-France diplomatic relations and the 50th anniversary of the end of war in Vietnam.

An art programme was held in Berlin, Germany, on April 12 evening by the northern province of Bac Ninh, aiming to introduce and promote ‘Quan ho’ (love duet) singing, recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese contestant Tran Mai Thuy Vy has been crowned the winner of Miss Bigo 2025, the first-ever edition of the global beauty pageant celebrating diversity and the influence of women who dare to break barriers and embrace challenges.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi Tourism Gift Festival opened in the capital city on April 11, aiming to promote the city’s tourism and handicraft products whilst honouring the values of national cultural heritage.

A cultural festival “VIETFEST 2025” took place on April 10 at the University of Canberra, attracting 600 participants including Vietnamese expatriates and international friends in Australia.

A delegation of Thai Binh province held a conference in Paris on late April 10 to spotlight the life and contributions by scholar Le Quy Don, a great man of culture born in the northern province, while showcasing the local cultural richness and tourism potential.

VOV.VN - A culture and tourism week to introduce Vietnamese food, tourism, and craft products will tour around several European cities this May, aiming to attract more foreign tourists to the country.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese culture made a hugely positive impression on many foreign friends through the introduction of a famous film and traditional food at the 2025 Francophonie Festival held in Chile from March 20 to April 8.

VOV.VN - The UNESCO Executive Board has adopted a decision recommending that the UNESCO General Conference, scheduled for November 2025, approve the commemoration of the birth anniversaries of several distinguished figures worldwide, including scholar Le Quy Don of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on April 10, marking the start of a string of activities for the Kick-off event of Miss Universe Vietnam 2025, one of the world’s most prestigious beauty competitions.

Bac Ninh province, in collaboration with the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have successfully hosted an event in Paris showcasing Vietnam’s rich cultural values and pushing for UNESCO recognition of Dong Ho folk paintings as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding this year.

Vietnamese children's books have officially joined the shelves of Muntpunt Library in Brussels, marking a meaningful step in promoting the mother tongue among Vietnamese families in Belgium.

VOV.VN - The eighth Vietnam International Choir Competition officially opened in Hoi An on April 9, bringing together more than 1,200 domestic and foreign artists from 29 art troupes worldwide.

VOV.VN - A number of iconic sites around the northern province of Quang Ninh, including UNESCO-recognised heritage Hạ Long Bay, have been introduced in the “Victory – Bond in Vietnam” music video (MV) by world renowned string quartet Bond.

“Dia Dao: Mat Troi Trong Bong Toi” (Tunnel: Sun in the Dark) grossed nearly VND20 billion (approximately US$770,000) on April 7, marking an unprecedented milestone and setting the stage for director Bui Thac Chuyen to reach VND100 billion in revenue in less than a week.

VOV.VN - Hanoi is seeking public feedback on a draft resolution to establish commercial and cultural development zones as part of efforts to boost the cultural industry and position the capital as a regional creative centre.

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese film week will be introduced in Greece from May 10 to May 20, with six local films which have won domestic and international prizes being put on show for audiences to enjoy.

VOV.VN - The "Vietnamese Cultural Night - Quintessence of Kinh Bac Heritage" event was held in France on April 7 to introduce Dong Ho folk paintings and Quan Ho folk songs to international friends and the Vietnamese community residing in France.

VOV.VN - Every weekend, the 3D art museum in Son Tra district of Da Nang city, draws crowds of young visitors eager to explore and interact with its vibrant displays. It has become a popular destination, especially among youth and families with children.

VOV.VN - Every five years, Dam Village in Tay Tuu Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi, hosts a traditional boat racing festival, recognized as part of the national intangible cultural heritage that draws a large number of participants.

As Vietnam is marking Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day, Vietnamese communities around the world have come together in meaningful ceremonies to pay tribute to the nation's legendary founders and strengthen cultural bonds.

VOV.VN - Massive crowds across the country attended incense offering ceremonies on April 7 to commemorate the death anniversary of Vietnamese legendary founders, the Hung Kings.