Huong Giang fails to make top 30 at Miss Universe 2025

Huong Giang fails to make top 30 at Miss Universe 2025

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Nguyen Huong Giang did not advance to the Top 30 at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant, whose grand finale took place in Thailand on November 21.

Traditional costumes on show at Hanoi's Old Quarter
Traditional costumes on show at Hanoi's Old Quarter

VOV.VN - As many as 45 models donning 50 traditional Vietnamese outfits (Ao Dai) have participated in a fashion show in the Hanoi's Old Quarter as part of activities to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23, 2005-2025).

Traditional costumes on show at Hanoi's Old Quarter
Ninh Binh hosts Vietnam-Japan Buddhist cultural exchange festival
Ninh Binh hosts Vietnam-Japan Buddhist cultural exchange festival

The Vietnam – Japan Buddhist cultural exchange festival, held at the Tam Chuc National Tourist Complex in Ninh Binh province from November 15 to 16, brought together thousands of monks, Buddhists, local residents, and Japanese visitors.

Ninh Binh hosts Vietnam-Japan Buddhist cultural exchange festival
2025 Int'l Craft Village Conservation and Development Festival opens in Hanoi
2025 Int'l Craft Village Conservation and Development Festival opens in Hanoi

The 2025 International Craft Village Conservation and Development Festival opened in Hanoi on November 14, drawing representatives from over 30 countries and territories, along with thousands of artisans, experts, and creators at home and abroad in a five-day celebration of traditional craftsmanship.

2025 Int'l Craft Village Conservation and Development Festival opens in Hanoi
Week of Italian Cuisine to entertain food lovers in Hanoi
Week of Italian Cuisine to entertain food lovers in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The 10th Week of Italian Cuisine in Vietnam is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from November 17 to 23, offering visitors the opportunity to sample a variety of authentic Italian dishes.

Week of Italian Cuisine to entertain food lovers in Hanoi
Vietnam Film Week-Journey of Light enhances France-Vietnam cultural links
Vietnam Film Week-Journey of Light enhances France-Vietnam cultural links

VOV.VN - A press briefing for the “Vietnam Film Week-Journey of Light” recently took place in Paris with the participation of Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang; AVSE Global President Prof. Nguyen Duc Khuong; President of the Vietnam Film Dvelopment Association (VFDA) Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan; together with numerous artists, filmmakers, and media outlets from both countries.

Vietnam Film Week-Journey of Light enhances France-Vietnam cultural links
Vietnamese Pho week to take place in Europe in December
Vietnamese Pho week to take place in Europe in December

The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the "We Love Pho" network on November 14 announced a Vietnamese Pho week to be held in Europe next month.

Vietnamese Pho week to take place in Europe in December
Da Nang hosts fourth consecutive Kanagawa festival
Da Nang hosts fourth consecutive Kanagawa festival

More than 400 local students attended the 4th Kanagawa festival in the central coastal city of Da Nang on November 13, jointly organised by the municipal People’s Committee and Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture.

Da Nang hosts fourth consecutive Kanagawa festival
Exploring world of modern Japanese toys in Hanoi and Hue
Exploring world of modern Japanese toys in Hanoi and Hue

VOV.VN - An exhibition introducing Japanese toys opened at AEON Mall Long Bien in Hanoi on November 14.

Exploring world of modern Japanese toys in Hanoi and Hue
Hanoi festival to celebrate Vietnam – RoK friendship
Hanoi festival to celebrate Vietnam – RoK friendship

VOV.VN - The Korea-Vietnam Friendship Festival 2025, slated for November 15-16 on Tran Van Lai Street in Hanoi, will showcase the vibrant cultural ties between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK), offering a weekend full of performances, art, and family fun.

Hanoi festival to celebrate Vietnam – RoK friendship
Indian rock band Parikrama starts Dak Lak tour
Indian rock band Parikrama starts Dak Lak tour

A rock show by India's legendary band Parikrama thrilled the audience in the central province of Dak Lak on November 12, fostering cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and friendship between the Vietnamese and Indian people.

Indian rock band Parikrama starts Dak Lak tour
Unique fashion styles dazzle fans at VIFW Fall/Winter 2025
Unique fashion styles dazzle fans at VIFW Fall/Winter 2025

VOV.VN - The 20th Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week (VIFW) Fall/Winter opened in Hanoi on November 12, featuring 20 renowned domestic and international designers known for their distinctive styles.

Unique fashion styles dazzle fans at VIFW Fall/Winter 2025
Kieu Duy ready to vie for Miss International 2025 crown
Kieu Duy ready to vie for Miss International 2025 crown

VOV.VN - Nguyen Ngoc Kieu Duy, Miss Vietnam National 2024 winner, has departed for Japan to compete in the Miss International 2025, scheduled from November 14 to 27.

Kieu Duy ready to vie for Miss International 2025 crown
Ly Hai wins big at San Francisco International New Concept Film Festival
Ly Hai wins big at San Francisco International New Concept Film Festival

VOV.VN - Vietnamese filmmaker Ly Hai has earned international recognition at the San Francisco International New Concept Film Festival (SFNCFF 2025) for his acclaimed movie “Lật mặt 8: Vòng Tay Nắng” (Face Off 8: Embrace of Light).

Ly Hai wins big at San Francisco International New Concept Film Festival
Manhunt Vietnam male pageant returns after nearly 20 years
Manhunt Vietnam male pageant returns after nearly 20 years

VOV.VN - After nearly 20 years since its first edition in 2006, Manhunt Vietnam male pageant has returned for its second season this year to select its representative for Manhunt International 2026.

Manhunt Vietnam male pageant returns after nearly 20 years
Hanoi ready for International Culinary Culture Festival 2025
Hanoi ready for International Culinary Culture Festival 2025

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi is set to host the International Culinary Culture Festival 2025 from November 22 to 23, featuring more than 120 booths run by embassies, foreign representative agencies, local departments of external affairs, and businesses across the country.

Hanoi ready for International Culinary Culture Festival 2025
Young artists take centre stage at Photo Hanoi '25 Exhibition
Young artists take centre stage at Photo Hanoi '25 Exhibition

A photography exhibition was organised in Hanoi on November 10 evening as part of Photo Hanoi '25, featuring works by 26 young artists aged 18 to 20 who represent a dynamic, creative, and promising new generation in photography and contemporary art.

Young artists take centre stage at Photo Hanoi '25 Exhibition
Lam Dong launches first World Tea Fest to promote Vietnamese tea culture
Lam Dong launches first World Tea Fest to promote Vietnamese tea culture

VOV.VN - The World Tea Fest 2025 officially opened in Lam Dong province, Vietnam’ Central Highlands on November 11 and will run until December 7, marking the largest tea-themed cultural and economic event ever held in Vietnam, with around 20,000 visitors expected.

Lam Dong launches first World Tea Fest to promote Vietnamese tea culture
Vietnam wins top prize at multicultural cooking contest in RoK
Vietnam wins top prize at multicultural cooking contest in RoK

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese team has won first place at the 15th Multicultural Cooking Contest organized by the Yongsan Family Center in Seoul, an annual event highlighting the district’s cultural diversity.

Vietnam wins top prize at multicultural cooking contest in RoK
Vietnam’s culture-for-sustainability initiative wins global recognition
Vietnam’s culture-for-sustainability initiative wins global recognition

The “International Decade on Culture for Sustainable Development” initiative proposed by Vietnam has received high appreciation from the UNESCO Director-General and member states for its relevance to the organisation’s strategy and current global priorities, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van has stated.

Vietnam’s culture-for-sustainability initiative wins global recognition
Vietnam to host Miss Cosmo and Miss Charm pageants this December
Vietnam to host Miss Cosmo and Miss Charm pageants this December

VOV.VN - Vietnam will host the Miss Cosmo and Miss Charm pageants later this year, honouring the beauty, talent, and intelligence of women from around the world.

Vietnam to host Miss Cosmo and Miss Charm pageants this December
Rise of concert travel among Vietnamese fans bolsters tourism industry
Rise of concert travel among Vietnamese fans bolsters tourism industry

Music tourism has become a growing trend, with Vietnamese travellers prioritising travel anchored by significant cultural events, including live music festivals and concerts, tourism service platform Booking.com said.

Rise of concert travel among Vietnamese fans bolsters tourism industry
Culture house in UK connects overseas Vietnamese with homeland
Culture house in UK connects overseas Vietnamese with homeland

Nestled in a 117-year-old heritage building in Middleton, Manchester, Saigon Lotus: The Vietnam – UK Culture House harmoniously blends classic British architecture with distinctly Vietnamese décor, offering Vietnamese visitors a heartwarming sense of home.

Culture house in UK connects overseas Vietnamese with homeland
Slovak Culture Day celebrated in Ho Chi Minh City
Slovak Culture Day celebrated in Ho Chi Minh City

The Slovak Culture Day was held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 8, marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Slovakia (1950–2025).

Slovak Culture Day celebrated in Ho Chi Minh City
Exploring the unique traditional New Year festival of the Ha Nhi
Exploring the unique traditional New Year festival of the Ha Nhi

VOV.VN - The Ho Su Cha New Year of the Ha Nhi ethnic group in Thu Lum commune, northern Lai Chau province, is a distinctive traditional festival that has been preserved and passed down through generations.

Exploring the unique traditional New Year festival of the Ha Nhi
G-Dragon steals the show at World Tour Übermensch in Hung Yen
G-Dragon steals the show at World Tour Übermensch in Hung Yen

VOV.VN - Kwon Ji-yong, best known as G-Dragon of the Republic of Korea, kicked off the opening night of his World Tour Übermensch in northern Hung Yen province on the evening of November 8, drawing tens of thousands of fans to the venue for more than two hours of electrifying performance.

G-Dragon steals the show at World Tour Übermensch in Hung Yen
Ancient vessel resurfaces on central Vietnam coastline after Typhoon Kalmaegi
Ancient vessel resurfaces on central Vietnam coastline after Typhoon Kalmaegi

VOV.VN - Strong waves along the coastline have revealed parts of an ancient vessel previously discovered in Hoi An of Da Nang City, central Vietnam, after Typhoon Kalmaegi dissipated.

Ancient vessel resurfaces on central Vietnam coastline after Typhoon Kalmaegi
Ethnic designer showcases heritage at Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival
Ethnic designer showcases heritage at Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival

VOV.VN - As part of the 2025 Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival, designer Vu Thao Giang presented her latest collection “Fragrance of Vietnam,” a heartfelt tribute to national heritage and cultural identity, expressed through refined craftsmanship and artistic vision.

Ethnic designer showcases heritage at Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival
Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025 opens in spectacular style
Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025 opens in spectacular style

VOV.VN - The Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025, a large-scale annual cultural event of the capital city, opened at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel on the evening of November 7.

Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025 opens in spectacular style
Vietnamese culture, art, cuisine, music honoured in France
Vietnamese culture, art, cuisine, music honoured in France

The 34th Festival Changé d’Air, themed “Vietnam – Culture, Art, Cuisine, Music and Life”, opened at Le Rabelais Cultural Centre in Changé city, Sarthe department of France, on November 6.

Vietnamese culture, art, cuisine, music honoured in France
Images of Vietnam’s late 19th-century imperial examinations exhibited
Images of Vietnam’s late 19th-century imperial examinations exhibited

A photo exhibition opened on November 6 at the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam), Hanoi, featuring a valuable collection by French photographer Firmin-André Salles that captured vivid images of Vietnam’s Confucian education and examination traditions in the late 1800s.

Images of Vietnam’s late 19th-century imperial examinations exhibited
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