Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a ceremony at the Yen Tu Historical and Scenic Relic Site in the northern province of Quang Ninh on August 17 to mark the official recognition of the Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.

VOV.VN - Over 30,000 people came together to sing the national anthem at the “Proud to Be Vietnamese” concert at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, creating sacred moments on the evening of August 17 in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

VOV.VN - The painting exhibition “Nuoc Non Ngan Dam” (The Homeland of a Thousand Miles) has opened at the Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam, a special national relic site, co-organized by the Toi Ve (I Paint) Club and the Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities.

VOV.VN - The Saigon International Guitar Festival 2025 (SIGF 2025) opened on August 15 at the French Institute for Cultural Exchange (IDECAF) in Ho Chi Minh City, gathering world-class artists while promoting creative exchange for young Vietnamese guitarists.

A special art programme titled “Hanoi – From the historic autumn of 1945” was held at the August Revolution Square on August 15 night, marking one of the prominent events hosted by the capital city to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

An exhibition themed “Ethnicity – Faith and Heritage” kicked off in Hoi An ward, the central city of Da Nang on August 15, highlighting Vietnam’s progress in promoting and protecting human rights, particularly freedom of belief and religion, while celebrating the rich cultural heritage of ethnic minority communities.

VOV.VN - The Ho Guom Cultural Information Center in Hanoi is hosting a photo exhibition and photography book launch from August 15 to September 15, offering a unique blend of culture, art, and national pride.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has pledged to work closely with ministries, sectors, localities, and domestic organisations to develop more programmes aimed at implementing the “Day for Honouring Vietnamese Language in Vietnamese Communities Abroad” initiative, Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang stated.

A rare musical evening blending exile, emotion and expression is set to take centre stage in Hanoi, as the Goethe Institute hosts a concert dedicated to German-Austrian composer Hanns Eisler on August 16.

VOV.VN - The Miss Doll beauty contest, the first of its kind in Vietnam, is set to be held within the framework of Doll Fest 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City this October, announced the organising committee at a press conference in the city on August 13.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese contestant Duong Duc Hai brought home a gold medal in the final round of the 2025 TSP International Arts Festival-Shanghai held from August 3 to 6.

VOV.VN - The Center for Digital Transformation under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Tourism Development Support Fund, is co-hosting the 2025 ‘Impressive Vietnam Tourism’ video/clip creation contest to strengthen the national tourism brand.

A bilingual photo book titled "Vietnam - Un voyage mémoriel" (Vietnam – a journey of memory) was released in Paris on August 12, offering a visual bridge between Vietnam and France as the Southeast Asian nation is preparing for the 80th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - A dozen of feature films are being introduced to audiences through 121 free screenings throughout August and September as part of celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - The south-central province of Khanh Hoa will be the venue for the final round of the Miss Ocean Vietnam 2025 pageant slated for September 11 to 20.

The People’s Committee of central Hue city on August 11 issued a plan to restore the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) imperial throne, a nationally recognised treasure.

VOV.VN - A total of 500 celebrated Vietnamese artists will gather for a special concert themed “Tự hào là người Việt Nam” (Proud to Be Vietnamese) at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on August 17 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

VOV.VN - A special exhibition featuring 80 paintings by Vietnamese artists will open on August 15 at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945-2025) and National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - Hyolyn, former member of the K-pop girl group SISTAR from the Republic of Korea (RoK), will hold a special fan concert titled “HYOLYN’S PRIVATE PARTY – Fan Concert in Vietnam” on September 27 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung and his Korean counterpart Chae Hwi Young co-chaired a Vietnam – Republic of Korea (RoK) dialogue on cultural industry cooperation in Seoul on August 11, as part of the ongoing state visit by Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse.

VOV.VN - Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc, first runner-up of Miss World Vietnam 2022 and winner of Miss Intercontinental 2022, will represent Vietnam at the 73rd Miss World competition.

VOV.VN - As many as 50,000 spectators on August 10 attended the political–artistic programme entitled ‘To Quoc Trong Tim’ (Homeland in Our Hearts) at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, celebrating 80 years of National Day.

VOV.VN - The Miss Tourism Identity Vietnam 2026 pageant was launched in Quang Ngai province on August 10 to find ambassadors to promote Vietnamese culture and tourism to international friends.

VOV.VN - Eifman Ballet, a renowned contemporary ballet company from St. Petersburg, Russia, will make its Vietnam debut as part of the Eifman Ballet World Tour, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience the contemporary ballet masterpiece Anna Karenina in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Hanoi is scheduled to hold a fireworks display on the evening of August 10 as part of the art and political programme “The Fatherland in Our Hearts” to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has recently competed the restoration of three heritage sites damaged by Typhoon Yagi in September 2024 in Vietnam.

A new trend is rising among young Vietnamese that involves showcasing their heritage through photos, performances, and social media.

VOV.VN - The World Police Music Festival 2025 opened at the Hoan Kiem pedestrian zone in Hanoi on August 9, attracting large crowds of locals and tourists.

A photo exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s first general election (January 6, 1946 – 2026) and reviewing the performance of Ho Chi Minh City's delegation of 15th National Assembly (NA) deputies was inaugurated on August 7 on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street.

VOV.VN - Dozens of Vietnamese and international artists are set to perform at the Arts Festival Autumn Melodies 2025 which is scheduled to take place at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House from August 15 to 24.