A grand ceremony was held on March 27 evening in Bac Ninh province to receive UNESCO’s certificate inscribing the craft of making Dong Ho folk woodblock printings on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

The exhibition “Sowing green on cloudy peaks” opened at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi on March 27, showcasing the role of ethnic minority women in sustainable tourism and climate change adaptation.

The northern province of Phu Tho is set to host the first-ever international art exhibition, as part of the Hung Kings Temple Festival and the 2026 Ancestral Land Culture and Tourism Week, Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Duong Hoang Huong told a meeting on March 27.

VOV.VN - An exhibition of Vietnamese folk paintings opened on March 26 in Thuan Thanh ward, northern Bac Ninh province, offering visitors a closer look at Vietnam’s rich folk art traditions.

The fourth 2026 Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV), running from June 28 - July 4 under the theme “DANAFF – Bridging Asia to the World”, will present a diverse slate of engaging films, with the “Focus on American Cinema” as one of its centerpiece attractions.

VOV.VN - Following its successful debut in central Vietnam, an exhibition featuring paintings created by Vietnamese Emperor Ham Nghi during his years of living in exile will be soon showcased in Hanoi this April.

VOV.VN - Authorities in Quang Ninh province are proposing the development of a “Dong A Heritage Corridor” connecting historical and cultural sites associated with the Tran Dynasty along the Bach Dang River, in an effort to integrate heritage preservation with sustainable urban development.

VOV.VN - A photo exhibition showcasing the vitality and resilience of young people in Vietnam’s maritime regions has opened in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring 114 works that capture life and service in the country’s island and offshore areas.

VOV.VN - The State Academic Omsk Russian Folk Choir performed the programme “Siberia’s Heirs” in Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of March 25, combining music, vocal art and folk dance characteristic of the Siberian region.

VOV.VN - Actor Kim Bum from the Republic of Korea (RoK) has confirmed he will travel to Hanoi in mid-June and will prepare a “special gift” for Vietnamese fans.

A new 2,500-seat theatre valued at VND2 trillion (US$75.9 million) is being planned in Hanoi, with construction expected between 2026 and 2030, as the capital seeks to modernise its cultural infrastructure and meet rising public demand for high-quality performances.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will host the 2026 edition of Miss World, marking the first time the country serves as the official venue for one of the world’s longest-running and most prestigious beauty pageants.

VOV.VN -The Vietnam Jewellery Queen 2026 pageant will take place in Hue city, central Vietnam, as part of Hue Festival 2026, organisers said at a press conference on March 25.

VOV.VN -The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology will join the ASEAN Culture House (KF-ACH) in presenting an exhibition titled “Weaving Hands, Women’s Time: Textile Traditions in ASEAN”, highlighting the heritage of Southeast Asian women.

VOV.VN - A Thailand-themed cultural festival featuring food, films and traditional performances will take place in Hanoi this weekend, offering locals and tourists a chance to experience Thai culture.

VOV.VN - Duong Ngoc Anh, a student of the Vietnam National Academy of Music, won first prize, the highest award in the vocal category, at the 28th Kyushu Music Competition 2026 held in Kumamoto, Japan.

By identifying the creation of a healthy cultural environment across families, schools, society and the digital sphere as a central goal, the Politburo’s Resolution 80 highlights the coordinated role of the “three pillars” - family, school and society - in nurturing and developing Vietnam’s younger generation.

Party General Secretary To Lam and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man attended a chamber symphony concert marking the debut of the Military Symphony Orchestra in Hanoi on March 23.

VOV.VN - The Bac Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism introduces the province’s cultural heritage, shaped by a long history and reflected in a rich and diverse cultural heritage that attracts visitors.

The Russian Culture Days in Vietnam 2026, taking place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from March 23 to 27, are expected to further strengthen cultural exchanges and deepen the traditional friendship between the two nations.

A cultural exchange programme was held on March 22 in Ho Chi Minh City, highlighting the role of people-to-people diplomacy in strengthening regional solidarity.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Gen Z singer Dam Thuy Tien has gained recognition as a versatile young performer after winning a gold prize for a traditional music ensemble performance at the Asia Pacific International Arts Festival (APIAF).

VOV.VN - The “SOGNO NIGHT” show, featuring saxophonist Quyen Thien Dac, vocalist Pham Thu Ha and evening gowns by designer Nguyen Thuy Linh, was held at Petrovsky Palace in Moscow on the night of March 21, marking the first step of Vietnamese fashion into Russia’s fashion scene.

VOV.VN - “Phi Phong: The Blood Demon,” an upcoming Vietnamese horror film, has drawn significant international attention after hosting a showcase in Hong Kong (China) and securing multiple distribution deals ahead of its official release, highlighting its early global appeal.

VOV.VN - Every March, when the cool breeze still lingers over Vietnam’s northwestern region, the forests of Sơn Tra (Himalayan crabapple) in Nam Nghep village, Ngoc Chien commune, Son La province bloom into a sea of white, blanketing the hillsides and enchanting visitors with a scene both majestic and poetic.

VOV.VN - In the vibrant setting of the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism out the outskirts of Hanoi, the S’tieng ethnic community from Dong Nai province brought their early-spring ritual to life on March 22, praying for peace, prosperity, and harmony.

The Pho Festival 2026 kicked off in the northern province of Ninh Binh on March 20, celebrating the historical origin of pho and its ongoing evolution across regions.

VOV.VN - The fifth all-Russia professional Vietnamese translation contest opened in Moscow on March 21, highlighting growing academic and cultural ties between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata and Miss World Organisation President Julia Morley are expected to arrive in Vietnam for the grand final of the Miss World Vietnam 2025 beauty pageant slated for March 29 in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - A light-hearted everyday moment featuring a fisherman in Hoi An has gone viral after helping a British photographer win the overall prize at the 2026 Photographer of the Year competition, drawing widespread attention from the global photography community.