VOV.VN - Vietnam’s hit reality show “Anh trai vượt ngàn chông gai” (Call Me By Fire Vietnam) is set to return for its second season in June 2026, bringing notable changes that promise to reshape the competition format and audience experience.

VOV.VN - The Mui Ne Antiquities Museum in Lam Dong province, southern Vietnam, is digitising artefacts to preserve, introduce and promote the value of cultural heritage, enabling broader public access and meeting demand for research and tourism through online platforms.

Deepening international integration and rapid advances in science and technology are directly affecting efforts to preserve and promote the traditional cultural values of ethnic minority groups, highlighting the need for a coherent and effective legal framework to improve governance in the ethnic culture sector.

VOV.VN - “La bande dessinée sans frontières” (comics without borders), a Francophone comic festival, is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City for the first time on April 4.

VOV.VN - The Bun Voc Nam festival of the Lao ethnic community in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, takes place along the Nam Mu stream, attracting residents and visitors. Rituals for good harvests and well-being are held with xoè dances, drum and gong performances and water splashing, conveying hopes for a peaceful and prosperous new year.

VOV.VN - A poetry and music night was held at the Sapa Trade Centre in Prague, the Czech Republic, on March 29, drawing a large number of Vietnamese expatriates along with professional and amateur artists and poets.

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the northern province of Bac Ninh and the Culture and Tourism Foundation of Jeonbuk– a special self-governing province of the Republic of Korea, have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cultural exchange and tourism development between the two localities.

VOV.VN - Hanoi-born Phan Phuong Oanh outperformed 46 other contestants to be crowned Miss World Vietnam 2025 at the grand finale held at Military Zone 7 Indoor Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on March 29.

VOV.VN - The Het Cha festival was held in Moc Son ward, Son La province in northern Vietnam on March 28, a traditional spiritual practice of the Thai ethnic community recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Consulate General in Luang Prabang, in coordination with Pongkham Secondary School and High School and the Vietnamese community in Luang Prabang, recently held the final round of the “I Love Vietnamese” contest in Luang Prabang city, northern Laos.

The fourth Book and Night Culture Festival opened on March 27 at Ho Chi Minh City Book Street in Sai Gon ward under the theme “Colours of Culture”.

VOV.VN - The Thai Festival in Hanoi 2026, held from March 27 to 29 at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand and features a range of cultural activities.

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 - Miss Cosmo Vietnam will not be held in 2026 as organisers carry out system restructuring, with the contest set to return in early 2027.

VOV.VN - A cultural event titled “Colours of Vietnam” is taking place in Manila, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Philippines (1976–2026), while promoting Vietnam’s culture, arts, and tourism.

VOV.VN - Miss Business Universe 2026 has expanded its age eligibility, allowing female entrepreneurs aged between 18 and 65 to participate, both from Vietnam and abroad.

VOV.VN - A Vietnam Culture Day under the theme “Vietnam: People and Homeland” was held in Tomsk, western Siberia, Russia on March 25, drawing nearly 600 attendees, including university lecturers, international students and local residents.

VOV.VN - The Saigontourist Group Culinary Culture, Delicacies Festival 2026 opened on March 26 at Van Thanh Tourist Area, Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together the finest elements of Vietnamese cuisine from across the regions nationwide.

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.