"Breakthrough cultural industry with programmes of great reputation, attraction and social effect" is one of 15 typical events of the culture, sports and tourism industry in 2024.

The Hazel Food Market in Pretoria, South Africa went vibrant with the celebration of the second Vietnamese Pho Day on December 7, drawing enthusiastic crowds.

The 2024 International Food Festival, themed "Gastronomy of Unity," opened its doors in Hanoi on December 8.

VOV.VN - A street carnival themed "Flowers and Heritage" opened on the evening of December 6, with the event taking place at Lam Vien Square in Da Lat.

The 4th ASEAN Graphic Art Competition and Exhibition - Vietnam 2024 opened in the northern city of Hai Phong on December 6.

VOV.VN - The 10th Da Lat Flower Festival opened on December 5 in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong, with the event captivating guests with stunning displays of blossoms, aromatic gardens, and delightful festivities.

VOV.VN - Four Vietnamese dishes have been listed among the Top 89 Southeast Asian stews by prestigious international food website TasteAtlas.

VOV.VN - The Miss Culture International Friendship 2025 beauty pageant running as part of the annual Xuân Quê Hương (Homeland Spring) programme for overseas Vietnamese has been launched.

VOV.VN - UNESCO has recently recognized the Ba Chua Xu (Holy Mother of the Realm) Festival on Mount Sam in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, raising the total number of the country’s such UNESCO-recognised intangible elements to 16.

A cultural and art exchange between Lam Dong province's Da Lat city and Chuncheon city of the Republic of Korea (RoK)'s Gangwon province took place in the Vietnamese Central Highlands locality on December 4.

The Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will perform the world-famous classical ballet The Nutcracker at the Opera House on December 6, 7 and 8 to welcome the Christmas season.

VOV.VN - The Ba Chua Xu (Holy Mother of the Realm) Festival on Mount Sam in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang was officially recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, at the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Paraguay on December 4.

VOV.VN - The Embassy of Vietnam has joined with nearly 50 foreign missions and international organisations and companies at the international charity fair PFOWA Bazaar 2024 in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad.

VOV.VN - The central province of Quang Nam has hosted a diverse range of activities to mark 25 years since UNESCO’s recognition of Hoi An Ancient City as a world heritage site, aiming to introduce different aspects of cultural heritages to international friends.

Pho, the iconic Vietnamese noodle soup, has transcended its traditional roots and won hearts worldwide, with its latest milestone being the opening of “Pho Hanoi 1979” restaurant in the heart of Sydney, Australia, on December 2.

VOV.VN - The fourth ASEAN Graphic Arts Exhibition will get underway at the Hai Phong Museum this December, with the event offering a good chance for both Vietnamese and regional artists to showcase their talents whilst fostering ties of friendship among the regional artistic community.

VOV.VN - The seventh Wallonie Bruxelles Film Festival will be held from December 5 to December 10 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with the event showcasing five romantic films with unique and diverse cultural features from Europe.

VOV.VN - A painting exhibition on Vietnamese Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin victims kicked off in Hanoi as part of charity activities to raise public awareness of the terrible impact caused by Agent Orange on people and the environment.

VOV.VN - A highland market operated by ethnic minority people is set to take place at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Dong Mo tourism area of Son Tay town in Hanoi to celebrate the new year.

VOV.VN - The eighth Cai Rang floating market culture tourism festival was held from November 30 to December 2 in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, with the occasion attracting plenty of domestic and foreign visitors.

A week-long Vietnam-Japan cultural programme officially commenced on the evening of December 1 atop Ba Den Mountain in the southwestern province of Tay Ninh, marking the first event of its kind in the region.

VOV.VN - A collection of stamps featuring Vietnamese snakes were released on December 1 by the Ministry of Information and Communications in celebration of the upcoming Tet festival, known locally as the Lunar New Year.

A special music programme offering street performances has been launched in Da Lat City as part of the 10th Da Lat Flower Festival which opens on December 5 and lasts until December 31.

An award ceremony for the Vietnam iContent Awards 2024 was held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 30, honouring outstanding digital content creators across the country.

A ceremony was held at the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan on November 30 to establish the Vietnamese traditional culture and arts association in the country (Betoraku).

Twelve outstanding teams of students from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) entered the finals of the “Shining Student Talent” competition held in the southern province of Long An on November 29.

The Hanoi Culinary Culture Festival 2024 with the theme “Hanoi ket noi nam chau” (Hanoi connects the World) is underway at Thong Nhat Park in the capital city.

VOV.VN - Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen, the Vietnamese representative at Miss Universe 2024, claimed a Top 3 finish during the national costume competition.

The Vietnamese cuisine and cultural exchange festival is currently underway in Kuala Lumpur, featuring over 100 food stalls that showcase the culinary delights of Vietnam’s three regions to international and Malaysian friends.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has achieved remarkable progress in global beauty rankings, earning increased recognition for its outstanding representatives winning titles at international beauty pageants.