6,000 bowls served at Pho Festival in Nam Dinh
6,000 bowls served at Pho Festival in Nam Dinh

VOV.VN - The Traditional Pho Festival 2025 got underway in Van Cu village of Dong Son commune in Nam Dinh province, the cradle of Vietnamese Pho (Vietnamese noodle soup), from April 5 to April 7, attracting thousands of visitors from across the country.

6,000 bowls served at Pho Festival in Nam Dinh
Vietnamese mermaids shine at ADEX Singapore 2025 Ocean Festival
Vietnamese mermaids shine at ADEX Singapore 2025 Ocean Festival

VOV.VN - As part of the ADEX Singapore Ocean Festival 2025, the Vietnam Merpeople team has made their international debut with an underwater performance, capturing the attention of a large international audience.

Vietnamese mermaids shine at ADEX Singapore 2025 Ocean Festival
President Luong Cuong offers incense to commemorate Hung Kings
President Luong Cuong offers incense to commemorate Hung Kings

VOV.VN -President Luong Cuong offered incense on April 7 at the Hung Temple historical relic site in Phu Tho province in commemoration of the Hung Kings.

President Luong Cuong offers incense to commemorate Hung Kings
Crowds flock to Hung Kings Temple Relic Complex ahead of ancestor anniversary
Crowds flock to Hung Kings Temple Relic Complex ahead of ancestor anniversary

VOV.VN - Tens of thousands of people from across the country have flocked to the Hung Kings Temple Historical Site in Viet Tri city, Phu Tho province, to offer incense and pay tribute to the Hung Kings – the legendary founders of the Vietnamese nation – on the10th day of the third lunar month.

Crowds flock to Hung Kings Temple Relic Complex ahead of ancestor anniversary
Hung Kings' Commemoration Day: Returning to the roots
Hung Kings' Commemoration Day: Returning to the roots

Every year on the 10th day of the third lunar month, many Vietnamese from all walks of life join a pilgrimage to the ancestor land in Viet Tri city of Phu Tho province.

Hung Kings' Commemoration Day: Returning to the roots
Book fair to celebrate major anniversaries in Hanoi
Book fair to celebrate major anniversaries in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The 10th Hanoi Book Fair is set to take place from October 2 to October 5 at the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi.

Book fair to celebrate major anniversaries in Hanoi
Hanoi works to position itself as "Capital of Cuisine"
Hanoi works to position itself as "Capital of Cuisine"

Hanoi, with its diverse culinary treasures built on a thousand-year cultural foundation, has transformed cuisine into a part of the cultural industry, with various measures being taken to promote its brand and elevate the status of the capital city's cuisine.

Hanoi works to position itself as "Capital of Cuisine"
Worship of Hung Kings – Nurturing national culture, solidarity
Worship of Hung Kings – Nurturing national culture, solidarity

For generations, the worship of the Hung Kings has become an integral part of Vietnam's cultural identity and traditional values, reflecting the deep gratitude of each new generation towards their ancestors for their contributions to the founding and protection of the nation, and becoming a factor to nurture national solidarity.

Worship of Hung Kings – Nurturing national culture, solidarity
Phở Festival 2025 to gather brands of three regions
Phở Festival 2025 to gather brands of three regions

VOV.VN - A festival that introduces brand of Phở (noodles), a special Vietnamese dish, from three regions of Vietnam will be held at the Thang Long imperial citadel, Hanoi, from April 18 to 20.

Phở Festival 2025 to gather brands of three regions
Vietnamese horror films gain popularity in Asia
Vietnamese horror films gain popularity in Asia

VOV.VN - A diverse array of Vietnamese horror movies were introduced at the 29th International Film and Television Market (FILMART) held from March 17 to 20 in Hong Kong (China), receiving positive responses from international critics.

Vietnamese horror films gain popularity in Asia
Vietnamese folk arts highlighted at cultural festival of three regions
Vietnamese folk arts highlighted at cultural festival of three regions

VOV.VN - A folk culture festival of three regions showcasing the essence of traditional craft villages and Vietnamese folk arts, is taking place at Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Ho Chi Minh City from April 2-4, in celebration of the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day (10th day of the 3rd lunar month) and the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification.

Vietnamese folk arts highlighted at cultural festival of three regions
Legendary ancestors commemorated in Phu Tho
Legendary ancestors commemorated in Phu Tho

Ceremonies honouring Vietnam’s legendary ancestors, Father Lac Long Quan and Mother Au Co, took place on April 3 at their respective temples within the Hung Kings Temple Relic Site in the northern midland province of Phu Tho.

Legendary ancestors commemorated in Phu Tho
Winners of Denmark In Your Eyes 2024 painting contest announced
Winners of Denmark In Your Eyes 2024 painting contest announced

VOV.VN - A total of 74 prizes have been presented to individuals and collectives who won the Denmark In Your Eyes 2024 painting contest launched last year to celebrate 53 years of diplomacy between Vietnam and Denmark (1971-2024).

Winners of Denmark In Your Eyes 2024 painting contest announced
Rich cultural heritage of Vietnam’s ethnic groups brought to life
Rich cultural heritage of Vietnam’s ethnic groups brought to life

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, will host a string ofevents under the theme “Cultural colors of Vietnam’s ethnic groups.” from April 1 to May 4.

Rich cultural heritage of Vietnam’s ethnic groups brought to life
Champa stone sculpture in Phu Yen recognised as national treasure
Champa stone sculpture in Phu Yen recognised as national treasure

VOV.VN - The Kala relief from Nui Ba, a Champa stone sculpture, was officially recognized as a national treasure by the Prime Minister, with the announcement made during a ceremony held by the People's Committee of Phu Yen province on April 1st.

Champa stone sculpture in Phu Yen recognised as national treasure
Ninh Binh tourism week slated for late May
Ninh Binh tourism week slated for late May

VOV.VN - The 2025 Ninh Binh Tourism Week will be held over seven days in late May, offering a variety of activities designed to attract more tourists this year.

Ninh Binh tourism week slated for late May
Over 60 artworks showcased at Vietnam–RoK art exchange exhibition
Over 60 artworks showcased at Vietnam–RoK art exchange exhibition

An art exchange exhibition between Vietnam and the Republic of Korean is being held in the south central province of Phu Yen.

Over 60 artworks showcased at Vietnam–RoK art exchange exhibition
Night tour at Hung Kings Temple offers sacred experience
Night tour at Hung Kings Temple offers sacred experience

Visitors to the Hung Kings Temple in the northern midland province of Phu Tho now have the opportunity to experience its mystical beauty at night through a special tour held as part of the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day.

Night tour at Hung Kings Temple offers sacred experience
Tens of thousands visit Hung Kings Temple ahead of commemoration day
Tens of thousands visit Hung Kings Temple ahead of commemoration day

The Hung Kings Temple historical site in the northern midland province of Phu Tho welcomed tens of thousands of visitors on March 29-30, more than a week ahead of the Hung Kings Commemoration Day.

Tens of thousands visit Hung Kings Temple ahead of commemoration day
‘Journey of Heritages’ photo contest 2025 launched
‘Journey of Heritages’ photo contest 2025 launched

VOV.VN - The ‘Journey of Heritages’ photo contest 2025 was officially launched on March 31 with the aim of promoting the image of Vietnam, its land, and people, particularly its tangible and intangible heritage sites.

‘Journey of Heritages’ photo contest 2025 launched
Ready-made rice cakes prove popular during Cold Food Festival
Ready-made rice cakes prove popular during Cold Food Festival

VOV.VN - Residents of Hanoi buy bánh trôi (floating cake) and bánh chay (small balls made from green bean paste wrapped in a shell made of glutinous rice flour) for the Hàn Thực (Cold Food) Festival which falls on the third day of the third lunar month, or March 31 this year.

Ready-made rice cakes prove popular during Cold Food Festival
2025 Vietnam Culture Festival held in Osaka
2025 Vietnam Culture Festival held in Osaka

The Vietnam Culture Festival 2025 was held in Sakai city, Japan’s Osaka prefecture on March 30.

2025 Vietnam Culture Festival held in Osaka
Vietnamese community in Thailand honours cultural, traditional values
Vietnamese community in Thailand honours cultural, traditional values

The Vietnamese community in Thailand's northeastern region gathered at the “Xuan Que huong” (Homeland Spring) programme held by the Vietnamese Consulate General in Khon Kaen on March 30 night to honour cultural and traditional values of Vietnamese people.

Vietnamese community in Thailand honours cultural, traditional values
Vietnamese cultural values introduced to international friends in Mexico
Vietnamese cultural values introduced to international friends in Mexico

Diverse and distinctive cultural values of Vietnam are promoted at the "Vietnam Culture Day" event held from March 29-30 in Mexico City, attracting representatives from diplomatic corps and local authorities, international friends, and local residents.

Vietnamese cultural values introduced to international friends in Mexico
Visitors enjoy Thai environment, lifestyle at Hanoi festival
Visitors enjoy Thai environment, lifestyle at Hanoi festival

A mini version of Thailand has come to life through a Thai festival entitled "Creative Thailand: The Pulse of Tradition" at Hanoi’s Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.

Visitors enjoy Thai environment, lifestyle at Hanoi festival
Vietnam, Cyprus mark 50 years of diplomatic ties with cultural events
Vietnam, Cyprus mark 50 years of diplomatic ties with cultural events

Vietnamese diplomatic representatives in Cyprus and their local partners have organised a series of cultural events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations.

Vietnam, Cyprus mark 50 years of diplomatic ties with cultural events
Ho Chi Minh City adds new national intangible cultural heritage
Ho Chi Minh City adds new national intangible cultural heritage

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports on March 30 announced the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism’s decision to recognize the lion, dragon, and unicorn dance of the city's Chinese community as a national intangible cultural heritage.

Ho Chi Minh City adds new national intangible cultural heritage
Book week in Hanoi invites children to the wonderland of British tales
Book week in Hanoi invites children to the wonderland of British tales

UK Children's Picture Book Week: Explore, Dream, Create is taking place in Kim Dong Publishing House, bringing readers and literature enthusiasts closer to works of renowned authors and illustrators from the UK.

Book week in Hanoi invites children to the wonderland of British tales
Vietnamese cuisine shines at 2025 Francophonie Food Festival in Singapore
Vietnamese cuisine shines at 2025 Francophonie Food Festival in Singapore

The 2025 Francophonie Food Festival, held in Singapore on March 29, showcased the rich culinary heritage of Francophone nations, with Vietnamese cuisine drawing significant attention.

Vietnamese cuisine shines at 2025 Francophonie Food Festival in Singapore
Hung Kings’ Festival 2025: a grand celebration of culture and heritage
Hung Kings’ Festival 2025: a grand celebration of culture and heritage

This year's Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day Festival promises an array of captivating activities, including bronze drum performances, xoan singing, lion-dragon dance performances, an elite martial arts festival and traditional water puppetry shows.

Hung Kings’ Festival 2025: a grand celebration of culture and heritage
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