VOV.VN - More than 400 locals took part in a street parade on January 19 held in the Old Quarter in the heart of Hanoi as part of the annual “Tết Việt tết phố” programme to celebrate the coming Lunar New Year (Tet).

VOV.VN - A range of traditional rituals to mark the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, will be organised at the Thang Long imperial citadel relic site in Hanoi from January 20 to February 6 to offer participants a glimpse into festive celebrations from the past.

VOV.VN - A large number of foreign tourists enthusiastically took part in a contest of wrapping Bánh Chưng, a traditional Vietnamese dish during the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet), in Phan Thiet city of Binh Thuan province on January 18.

The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi on January 17 opened an exhibition to mark the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) (February 3, 1930 – 2025) and celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Snake.

A vibrant cultural exchange took place in the northern border province of Lao Cai on January 16, celebrating the upcoming Lunar New Year and highlighting the solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and China.

VOV.VN - Situated on the southern bank of the Huong (Perfume) River, Thanh Tien village in Hue city, central Vietnam, is famous for making paper flowers which adds colour to the village as the Lunar New Year 2025 festival (Tet) is drawing near.

A documentary film featuring the Vietnam - China friendship was released in Nanning city, China's Guangxi province, on January 15 on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the two countries' diplomatic ties (January 18, 1950 - 2025) and the “Year of Vietnam - China Humanistic Exchange.

A festival to mark the 236th anniversary of the Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory over Chinese invaders will take place at the Dong Da Culture Park in Hanoi from February 2-4 (the fifth day to the seventh day of the first lunar month), the Dong Da district People’s Committee announced on January 15.

VOV.VN - The 2025 spring calligraphy festival, which honours the local tradition of writing, is scheduled to take place from January 23 to February 9 inside the Temple of Literature in Hanoi to celebrate the Lunar New Year 2025 (Tet).

VOV.VN - The third Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF III) themed Bridging Asia is set to take place from June 29 to July 5, with a variety of cultural and film-related activities aimed at promoting Asian cinema and fostering cultural exchanges.

More than 150 documents, items, and photos will be on display at the Vietnam National Museum of History in an exhibition celebrating the 95th anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) (February 3, 1930 - 2025) and toward the upcoming 14th National Party Congress.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City launched its annual calligraphy street on January 13, attracting plenty of families and young people keen to soak up the festive atmosphere ahead of the Lunar New Year festival, known locally as Tet.

VOV.VN - K-pop girl band Baby Monster are set to hold a concert in Ho Chi Minh City on May 31 as part of their global tour Hello Monsters which will travel through 13 destinations in six months.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City, the most populous city of Vietnam, will celebrate Lunar New Year’s Eve for 2025 with fireworks displays at 15 locations across the city, according to the municipal administration.

VOV.VN - The International District 5 Open Kylin-Lion-Dragon Championship concluded in Ho Chi Minh City on January 12, attracting a huge number of spectators keen to watch impressive performances.

VOV.VN - A film depicting Vietnam – China friendship was recently introduced in Beijing by the Film Art Center of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (CFLAC).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese fried spring rolls (Chả giò) have been officially recognised by international cuisine magazine TasteAtlas as being among the world’s best rated fried-dishes.

Vietnamese students in Rennes, France, celebrated Lunar New Year (Tet) 2025 with a recent vibrant cultural event.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese-Chinese boy Wang An Nam has successfully surpassed many strong rivals to become the winner of the contest "Searching for International Vietnamese Cultural Ambassadors".

VOV.VN - A special screening aimed at promoting Vietnam’s beautiful landscapes was released by German filmmaker Arno Wehrmann in Augsburg, Germany, on January 12.

The Da Nang People’s Committee and Sun Group has held a press conference to kick off the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2025 and its accompanying events

VOV.VN - An inauguration ceremony for the renovation project of the Tong Duy Tan food street was held on January 10 in Hanoi as part of efforts to turn the area into attractive tourist destination in the capital in the time ahead.

VOV.VN - According to Vietnamese customs, each year corresponds to an animal, also known as a zodiac, and for the 2025 Lunar New Year of the Snake, many unique products featuring images of snakes have been introduced to the market.

VOV.VN - Visitors to the capital will be given the chance to admire hundreds of flowers and explore traditional culture at Home Hanoi Xuan 2025 Flower Street, which is scheduled to take place from January 16 to February 3 at Mailand Hanoi City urban area in Hoai Duc district.

VOV.VN - Water puppetry artists will bring special performances to the 45th spring flower festival which will be held at Tao Dan Park in Ho Chi Minh City to welcome in the Lunar New Year, known local as Tet, for the first time.

The Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2025 will take place from May 31 to July 12 under the theme Danang - The New Rising Era.

VOV.VN - Fireworks will light up the skies over the central city of Da Nang to usher in the Lunar New Year, starting on January 29.

VOV.VN - Four local speialities, including Rau muống xào tỏi (morning glory stir-fry), Quẩy (Vietnamese crullers), Rau sống (Vietnamese herb platter), and Mắm tôm chua (Fermented shrimp), have been named among the list of Top 52 Southeast Asian side dishes, as compiled by international food website TasteAtlas.

The Vietnam Music Copyright Protection Centre (VCPMC) collected over VND393 billion (US$15.48 million) in music copyright royalties last year, up 14.2% year-on-year, revealed the centre’s annual review conference held in Hanoi on January 8.

Hallmarks of Hanoi's cultural industry has contributed to creating momentum for the country's cultural industry, both enriching the spiritual and cultural lives of its residents but also boosting its allure as a tourism destination.