VOV.VN - Luong Pagoda, a large ancient temple with 100 rooms, also known as the “Hundred-Room Pagoda,” was built in the late 15th century (1485-1500) in the former Quan Anh area, now Hai Anh commune, Ninh Binh province in northern Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The European Literature Days 2026 is scheduled to come back to Vietnam from May 7 to 17 under the theme “The Distance Between Us: Loneliness and Solidarity in European Literature”.

VOV.VN - A free classical concert will take place at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, offering audiences in Hanoi a unique journey through European chamber music shaped by folk traditions and national identity.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is placing renewed emphasis on culture and people as foundational pillars and internal drivers of sustainable development, according to key orientations outlined at the recent 14th National Party Congress.

VOV.VN - The Soóng Cọ Festival, featuring traditional antiphonal love singing of the San Chi ethnic community in Binh Lieu commune, Quang Ninh province, is staged in an immersive mountain landscape setting, bringing this distinctive folk heritage closer to modern audiences.

Vietnamese students in Singapore marked the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification with a cultural programme that celebrated national identity while strengthening bonds within the overseas Vietnamese community.

VOV.VN - The Han River in Da Nang city lit up on the evening of May 2 as the spectacular gala named “Tổ Quốc Bình Yên” (Peaceful Fatherland) transformed the city into a massive open-air stage celebrating peace, unity, and national pride.

VOV.VN -Talented pianist Luu Hong Quang Luu Hong Quang will return to Vietnam to present a solo recital titled “Thanh am vuot tang” (Resonance Beyond Layers), performing the full set of 12 “Transcendental Études” by Franz Liszt, one of the most remarkable achievements in piano music.

Ho Chi Minh City is pursuing a dual-track approach of upgrading cultural infrastructure while reforming governance, and the fresh launch of the Phu Tho Circus and Multi-purpose Performance Centre is deemed a demonstration of its resolve to unlock resources and drive cultural industries forward.

VOV.VN - the “Imperial Banquet” programme has been held at Duyet Thi Duong Theatre in the Hue Imperial City, attracting a large number of domestic and international visitors and contributing to the growing development of nighttime tourism in the former imperial capital.

VOV.VN - The Ha Long Carnival 2026 took place in Ha Long ward, Quang Ninh province, with the participation of approximately 80,000 local people and visitors, reinforcing Ha Long’s position as one of Vietnam’s leading tourism and festival destinations.

VOV.VN - A highland market themed “Colours of Lai Chau” is taking place from April 30 to May 3 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, offering visitors an opportunity to experience the cultural life of ethnic communities in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Venezuelan Minister of Tourism Daniella Cabello met with Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Vu Trung My on April 29, to discuss directions for strengthening bilateral tourism cooperation, to tap each country’s potential and enhance people-to-people exchanges.

An archival photo exhibition is being held at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975–2026).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese director Bui Thac Chuyen, best known for the 2025 war film Tunnel: Sun in the Dark, is set to return with a new historical drama inspired by daring prison escapes during the Vietnam War, according to the film’s production team.

VOV.VN - Politburo member and Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung of Vietnam on April 28 visited the Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and presented a Vietnamese book collection to the university, as part of his working trip to Brunei for the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting.

Images of Republic of Korea (RoK) President Lee Jae Myung enjoying street-side pho (Vietnamese noodle soup), while the First Lady strolled through a crowd with an ice cream in hand, have gone viral across Asian media, once again highlighting the global appeal of Vietnamese cuisine.

VOV.VN - The final night of “Mrs Earth Vietnam 2026” took place on April 28 at Ho Guom Theatre, with Nguyen Khue Thu winning the title and will represent Vietnam at Mrs Earth International 2026.

The designation of November 24 as Vietnam Culture Day sends a message that goes well beyond creating another paid public holiday.

VOV.VN - Despite heavy rain, approximately 40,000 spectators enthusiastically supported the national concert “Echoes of the Fatherland” at My Dinh National Stadium (Hanoi), creating a solemn yet deeply moving atmosphere on the evening of April 28.

As global competition shifts from price to value, embedding cultural identity into products is emerging as a strategic pathway for local goods to stand out, positioning the country to transform its rich cultural assets into commercial strength in line with the Politburo’s Resolution 80-NQ/TW on cultural development.

VOV.VN - A themed train journey in Hanoi recalls memories of national reunification during the April 30-May 1 holiday.

VOV.VN - Amid the peak dry season in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, the Ede community in Buon Ky (Dak Lak province) has revived its traditional rain-praying ritual, blending spiritual beliefs with cultural preservation and community bonding.

The Vietnam Amazing Cup 2026, an annual national contest that evaluates and ranks the quality of Vietnamese specialty coffee using international standards, has once again affirmed its role as a trusted benchmark for quality and value in Vietnam’s coffee industry.

Politburo’s Resolution No. 80 on developing Vietnamese culture places a stronger emphasis on nurturing talents in traditional arts. It is expected to breathe fresh life into Vietnam’s cultural heritage, as these art forms face mounting challenges in the modern entertainment landscape.​

VOV.VN - Can Tho City has set a national record for the largest map of Vietnam made from sticky rice and coconut milk during the 13th Southern Folk Cake Festival, held from April 26 to May 1 in 2026.

Internationally acclaimed pianist Kevin Kenner, winner of the 12th International Chopin Piano Competition, will perform in Vietnam next month in a chamber concert titled “In Gratitude”, alongside Vietnamese pianist Nguyen Viet Trung and a quintet of guest artists.

VOV.VN - Not merely a traditional festival, the Then Kin Pang Festival offers visitors a vibrant cultural journey into the life of the White Thai people in the northern region, where beliefs, music, and community activities blend harmoniously within the majestic setting of the northwestern mountains of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - As digital transformation reshapes the world, Vietnam is breathing new life into its cultural heritage, turning centuries-old traditions into immersive, accessible experiences for a global audience.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese students left a strong impression through cultural activities at the 21st World Cultural Festival held on April 25 at Beijing Language and Culture University, helping spread the image of Vietnam among international friends.