VOV.VN - A full rehearsal of a fireworks and pyrotechnics display celebrating the success of the 14th National Party Congress was held at Hanoi’s My Dinh National Stadium on the evening of January 21.

VOV.VN - The Management Board of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri province, central Vietnam, has prepared a dossier to seek UNESCO recognition as a World Natural Heritage site for a third time, with a renewed focus on aesthetic value as a key criterion of outstanding universal value.

VOV.VN - The Korean drama “Can This Love Be Translated?” has attracted wide attention, with scenes filmed across Italy, Canada, Japan and the Republic of Korea, alongside the brief appearance of images of Vietnam, which has delighted Vietnamese viewers.

The “Tet Viet – Tet Pho” (Vietnamese Tet in the Old Quarter) 2026 festival opened in Hanoi on January 17, designed to revive, preserve, and spread the cultural essence of the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) within the historic setting of Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi’s iconic Old Quarter.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Film Development Promotion Association (VFDA) has recently held a year-end review of its 2025 activities and announced plans for the fourth Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV), scheduled to take place from June 28 to July 4, 2026, in the central city of Da Nang.

VOV.VN - A special artistic concert “Forever Faith in the Party” is held at Ho Guom Theatre in Hanoi on January 16, marking the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930- February 3, 2026) and welcoming the 14th National Party Congress.

VOV.VN - Amid increasingly deep international integration, at a time when culture is recognised as a spiritual foundation and an internal strength underpinning the country’s sustainable development, heritage is becoming a “measure” of each nation’s identity and standing.

Preserving the traditional longhouses of the Ede ethnic people helps protect cultural heritage while supporting community-based tourism. This sustainable approach ensures these structures last for generations and provides income for local communities.

VOV.VN - After a period of closure for content preparation, the Hanoi Museum will welcome visitors again from February 3, featuring “Long Ma khai van,” a themed show highlighting the nation’s historical and cultural heritage, which also marks the opening of the museum’s second-phase exhibition space.

VOV.VN - Korean media outlets have recently reported that Vietnamese entertainer Tran Thanh is set to join the Korean feature film Kalg, Godumakhanui Geom, alongside well-known actor Park Bo-gum.

VOV.VN - The first international short documentary film festival dedicated exclusively to Vietnamese culture, titled Viet Culture in Motion, has been launched by ART SPACE, a France-based association for cultural development promotion.

VOV.VN - Revolutionary war film Mưa đỏ (Red Rain) won the Best Feature Film at the 2025 Golden Kite Awards, Vietnam’s most prestigious annual cinema honours, at a ceremony held in Hanoi on January 15.

From limestone peaks to sacred spaces, the Tam Chuc Pagoda Complex and the Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve are being shaped for preservation and development in line with UNESCO World Heritage criteria.

VOV.VN - Phở (Noodle) Museum, the first privately operated culinary museum in Vietnam, opened in Ho Chi Minh city on January 15, providing visitors with the over-100-year journey of Phở, the country’s most iconic dish, from humble street stalls to dining tables around the world.

VOV.VN - The “Tết Việt – Tết Phố” (Vietnamese Tet in the Old Quarter) programme will return with an expanded scale and a wide range of cultural activities around Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi’s Old Quarter, serving residents and visitors during the Lunar New Year of Spring Binh Ngo (Year of the Horse) 2026.

The President Ho Chi Minh Relic Site at the Presidential Palace on January 14 held a ceremony to receive a collection of archival photos donated by the Russian Embassy in Vietnam, and opened the exhibition “President Ho Chi Minh and Russia.”

VOV.VN - Vietnamese painter Le Trang has gained international recognition since early 2024, with her works featured in major exhibitions in London, Florence and Paris, bringing contemporary Vietnamese themes to global audiences.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese model and singer Nguyen Huong Giang will represent Vietnam at the inaugural Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars, MGI organisers announced on January 13.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Greece has taken part in the International Cultural Festival 2026, organised by the UNESCO Club of Piraeus and Islands in Greece.

VOV.VN - Two premier symphony orchestras, the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO) and the Sun Symphony Orchestra (SSO), will join forces for a special concert celebrating the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The “Colors of Friendship” exhibition opened on January 12 at the Fine Arts Exhibition House in Hanoi, presenting 69 paintings and sculptures by artists from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK)

Theatres are hosting a series of free special artistic performances for the public in celebration of the 14th National Party Congress.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists has officially launched the 2026 national photo contest and exhibition titled “Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage,” releasing the competition rules and calling for participation from both professional and amateur photographers.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Nguyen Thi Thu Ngan will wear an outfit knitted from recycled fibre in the national costume segment of the coming 53rd Miss Intercontinental beauty pageant.

VOV.VN - The traditional cultural values of the Khmer community in southern Vietnam continue to be preserved and passed down through generations, forming a distinctive cultural identity rooted in music, language, festivals, folk dances and traditional attire.

VOV.VN - As the year draws to a close, cherry blossoms are coming into full bloom in Vietnam’s mountainous border areas of Nghe An province, transforming the remote highlands into a landscape awash in soft shades of pink.

Hanoi is hosting the 'Creative Meetup' programme at Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian area on January 10-11, aiming to connect creative resources, inspire ideas and launch the journey towards the Hanoi Festival of Creative Design 2026 in November.

Artists from around the globe will take to the stage in Hanoi this month, blending improvisational storytelling and musicality to spark new worlds and a memorable experience.

The nationwide Yoshine Music Festival 2026 is a large-scale music and arts education event, developed with a professional educational, academic and artistic orientation to discover, nurture and honour young musical talents in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Nguyen Phuong Linh, a 23-year-old contestant from Hanoi, was crowned Miss Vietnam Tourism 2026 at a grand finale held in the northern mountain resort of Sa Pa of January 10.