A special political art programme titled “Prime Minister Pham Van Dong – A lifetime for the nation and the people” was held at the Quang Ngai provincial Exhibition and Convention Centre on February 28, as part of activities marking the 120th birth anniversary of the late leader.

The 2026 Tay Yen Tu Spring Festival opened at the Tay Yen Tu spiritual – ecological tourism complex in the northern province of Bac Ninh on February 28, attracting large numbers of Buddhists and visitors from far and wide.

Ho Chi Minh City’s 2026 Culture and Tourism Festival officially opened on February 27, featuring a wide range of cultural, artistic and tourism activities aimed at promoting the city’s image and strengths.

VOV.VN - The “Spring Colors Across the Homeland 2026” festival officially opened on the morning of February 28, the 12th day of the first lunar month, at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Doai Phuong commune, Hanoi.

VOV.VN - In the vibrant early days of the Lunar Year of the Horse 2026, Trieu Son Dong village in Hue came alive on February 27 as its traditional boat racing festival drew crowds of locals and visitors alike.

VOV.VN - The 11th Japan-Vietnam Festival (JVF 2026) will return to Ho Chi Minh City this March with its largest-ever scale, featuring more than 300 booths and a diverse lineup of cultural, economic and people-to-people exchange activities, heard a press conference on February 27.

The issuance of Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture in the new era has generated widespread excitement and high expectations among cultural regulators, artists and writers nationwide.

VOV.VN - The 2026 Yen Tu Spring Festival has opened, marking the first festive season following the recognition by UNESCO of the Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son, Kiep Bac complex of monuments and landscapes as a World Cultural Heritage site.

VOV.VN - Trinh Van Quyet, Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization, has clarified new and core elements of Resolution No. 80 on the development of Vietnamese culture, stressing the need for strategic breakthroughs to make culture a foundation, a pillar and an endogenous resource for the country.

VOV.VN - Thousands of women across Vietnam will dress up in Ao Dai (traditional long dress) in support of Vietnam Ao Dai Week from March 1 to 8 as they celebrate the 116th anniversary of International Women’s Day.

A spring incense offering ceremony for the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026 was held on February 25 at Kinh Thien Palace within the World Heritage Site of Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

VOV.VN - The administration of Hanoi plans to host the 11th book fair in the pedestrian area around Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake from October 1-4 to mark the 72nd anniversary of Hanoi’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954–2026).

VOV.VN - The International Gong Festival will be held in Gia Lai province in the fourth quarter of 2026, aiming to promote the unique cultural image of the Central Highlands region to domestic and international tourists.

VOV.VN - The 24th Vietnam Poetry Day will take place on March 3 in the northern province of Quang Ninh under the theme “Before the Vast Sea,” highlighting the country’s maritime identity and cultural resilience, heard a press conference on February 25.

The New Year Concert 2026, celebrating the Year of the Horse, took place at Ho Guom Opera in Hanoi on February 24 evening, drawing senior Party and State leaders, incumbent and former officials, ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, and international guests.

VOV.VN - The 2026 Spring Festival season is unfolding across Vietnam under the theme of promoting spiritual reverence with awareness and civility.

VOV.VN - Tens of thousands of monks, nuns, Buddhists and visitors gathered at Ba Vang Pagoda in Quang Ninh province on February 24 to attend the Spring Festival 2026 marking the Year of the Horse.

VOV.VN - The traditional “running- fire-making -rice-cooking” contest is held annually on the eighth day of the first lunar month at Thi Cam communal house in Xuan Phuong ward, Hanoi. The event recreates the spirit of military training in ancient times while preserving a longstanding cultural tradition.

The Politburo's Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture identifies culture as the spiritual foundation of society and an internal resource for sustainable development, serving as a link connecting communities and strengthening social consensus.

VOV.VN - Two more Vietnamese celebrities Miss Vietnam Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen and Miss Grand Vietnam Doan Thien An have been officially nominated for the 2026 Top 100 Most Beautiful Faces in the World, an annual ranking by TC Candler.

VOV.VN - As many as 23 photos by Australian photographer Tony Miller are on display in Da Lat, offering audiences a quiet gaze, shaped by light and time.

VOV.VN - Tens of thousands of locals and visitors flocked to the Vieng Market Festival in Ninh Binh province on February 23, immersing themselves in the centuries-old tradition of “buying luck and selling misfortune” at the once-a-year night market associated with the historic Phu Day complex.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese collectors are devoted to restoring and preserving vintage mechanical clocks from Europe and beyond, with their passion for rare designs, original parts, and melodic chimes highlighting a unique cultural movement that honours history while keeping the rhythm of time alive.

VOV.VN - The 2026 Huong Pagoda Tourism Festival took place at Thien Tru Pagoda courtyard in Huong Son commune, Hanoi, on February 22 (the sixth day of the Lunar New Year), drawing tens of thousands of residents and visitors for early spring prayers.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has a rich tradition of folk music that, for centuries, has bound its people to their homeland and helped forge a spirit that contributed to defeating invading forces.

VOV.VN - Beneath shimmering lanterns and vibrant spring colors, Hoa Lu Old Town in northern Vietnam welcomed thousands of visitors during the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, as its signature cuisine, traditional folk games and nightly street performances brought the former imperial capital vividly back to life.

VOV.VN - Sli cake of the Tay and Nung ethnic people is a beloved Lunar New Year (Tet) specialty from Thai Nguyen province northern Vietnam, blending puffed sticky rice, cane syrup, and centuries-old tradition.

VOV.VN - Thousands of residents and visitors gathered at the Dong Da National Special Relic Site on February 21 (the 5th day of the Lunar New Year) to commemorate the 237th anniversary of the Ngoc Hoi–Dong Da Victory (1789–2026).

Vietnam is drumming up global attention with the construction of the Trong Dong (Bronze Drum) Stadium, a 135,000-seat venue that, once completed, will become the largest stadium in the world.

VOV.VN - In recent years, traditional Vietnamese attire, once largely confined to museums, academic texts, and ceremonial occasions, has re-emerged vibrantly in urban cultural life.