VOV.VN -The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology will join the ASEAN Culture House (KF-ACH) in presenting an exhibition titled “Weaving Hands, Women’s Time: Textile Traditions in ASEAN”, highlighting the heritage of Southeast Asian women.
VOV.VN - A Thailand-themed cultural festival featuring food, films and traditional performances will take place in Hanoi this weekend, offering locals and tourists a chance to experience Thai culture.
VOV.VN - Duong Ngoc Anh, a student of the Vietnam National Academy of Music, won first prize, the highest award in the vocal category, at the 28th Kyushu Music Competition 2026 held in Kumamoto, Japan.
By identifying the creation of a healthy cultural environment across families, schools, society and the digital sphere as a central goal, the Politburo’s Resolution 80 highlights the coordinated role of the “three pillars” - family, school and society - in nurturing and developing Vietnam’s younger generation.
Party General Secretary To Lam and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man attended a chamber symphony concert marking the debut of the Military Symphony Orchestra in Hanoi on March 23.
VOV.VN - The Bac Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism introduces the province’s cultural heritage, shaped by a long history and reflected in a rich and diverse cultural heritage that attracts visitors.
The Russian Culture Days in Vietnam 2026, taking place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from March 23 to 27, are expected to further strengthen cultural exchanges and deepen the traditional friendship between the two nations.
A cultural exchange programme was held on March 22 in Ho Chi Minh City, highlighting the role of people-to-people diplomacy in strengthening regional solidarity.
VOV.VN - Vietnamese Gen Z singer Dam Thuy Tien has gained recognition as a versatile young performer after winning a gold prize for a traditional music ensemble performance at the Asia Pacific International Arts Festival (APIAF).
VOV.VN - The “SOGNO NIGHT” show, featuring saxophonist Quyen Thien Dac, vocalist Pham Thu Ha and evening gowns by designer Nguyen Thuy Linh, was held at Petrovsky Palace in Moscow on the night of March 21, marking the first step of Vietnamese fashion into Russia’s fashion scene.
VOV.VN - “Phi Phong: The Blood Demon,” an upcoming Vietnamese horror film, has drawn significant international attention after hosting a showcase in Hong Kong (China) and securing multiple distribution deals ahead of its official release, highlighting its early global appeal.
VOV.VN - Every March, when the cool breeze still lingers over Vietnam’s northwestern region, the forests of Sơn Tra (Himalayan crabapple) in Nam Nghep village, Ngoc Chien commune, Son La province bloom into a sea of white, blanketing the hillsides and enchanting visitors with a scene both majestic and poetic.
VOV.VN - In the vibrant setting of the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism out the outskirts of Hanoi, the S’tieng ethnic community from Dong Nai province brought their early-spring ritual to life on March 22, praying for peace, prosperity, and harmony.
The Pho Festival 2026 kicked off in the northern province of Ninh Binh on March 20, celebrating the historical origin of pho and its ongoing evolution across regions.
VOV.VN - The fifth all-Russia professional Vietnamese translation contest opened in Moscow on March 21, highlighting growing academic and cultural ties between the two countries.
VOV.VN - Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata and Miss World Organisation President Julia Morley are expected to arrive in Vietnam for the grand final of the Miss World Vietnam 2025 beauty pageant slated for March 29 in Ho Chi Minh City.
VOV.VN - A light-hearted everyday moment featuring a fisherman in Hoi An has gone viral after helping a British photographer win the overall prize at the 2026 Photographer of the Year competition, drawing widespread attention from the global photography community.
VOV.VN - Hanoi has issued a comprehensive action programme to implement the Politburo’s Resolution No. 80 Vietnam’s cultural development, positioning culture as a central pillar for sustainable growth and improved quality of life.
The northern province of Bac Ninh’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism on March 20 opened a thematic exhibition at Bac Ninh Museum No. 1 introducing the World Cultural Heritage site complex of Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac.
VOV.VN - Exhibition spaces in Vietnam are increasingly being seen as untapped assets for the tourism sector, as policymakers and experts explore ways to turn underused venues into experience-driven destinations.
VOV.VN - Miss Heritage Global 2026 will be held in Asia for the first time, expected to attract more than 40 contestants and to feature a community relay run in central Vietnam.
Musicians from the Daegu International Symphony Orchestra will join Vietnamese artists in the Vietnam – Korea Musical Exchange Concert on March 21 in Lam Dong Province’s Xuan Huong – Da Lat Ward.
A major milestone in the restoration of Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City was marked on March 19 with the installation of two gold-plated crosses, weighing more than 800 kilogrammes in total, atop the cathedral’s twin towers at a height of about 60 metres.
Preserving and leveraging the folk wisdom behind “Nam Dinh-style pho”, now recognised as Vietnam’s national intangible cultural heritage, isn’t just about saving a beloved noodle soup. It’s a full-throttle push to guard a living cultural heritage and turn it into an engine for sustainable economic growth and tourism.
VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association, in coordination with the Vietnam Culinary Conservation, Research and Development Centre, on March 19 unveiled the fourth Vietnam Bread Festival 2026, to showcase the global culinary value of Vietnamese bánh mì (bread) and its growing international appeal.
A photo exhibition titled Vietnam – Land and People opened on March 18 at the Cultural and Arts Centre of the University of Perpignan, attracting a large number of students, lecturers and local residents, including many international students from Asian countries.
VOV.VN - The Vietnam Circus Federation announced that its Conical Hat Swing (Đu Nón) act has been invited to participate in the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival, often referred to as the “Circus Oscars,” scheduled for January 2027.
A contemporary ballet titled Do (Poonah), drawing inspiration from traditional Vietnamese folk materials such as paper fans, woven mats and do paper, is set to premiere at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on March 29, offering audiences a fresh take on classical performing arts.
VOV.VN -The 16th Francophone Film Festival in Vietnam will feature seven films, continuing its role in promoting the French language and highlighting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Francophone community.
Vietnam, represented by the Vietnam Association for the Promotion and Development of Cinema, along with film companies such as BHD and Mockingbird Pictures, is attending the 30th Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).