Emperor Ham Nghi’s paintings to be exhibited in Hue
Emperor Ham Nghi’s paintings to be exhibited in Hue

VOV.VN - A non-commercial exhibition showcasing original oil landscape paintings by Emperor Ham Nghi, created during his years in exile, will open to the public at Kien Trung Palace (Hue Imperial City) in late March.

Emperor Ham Nghi’s paintings to be exhibited in Hue
Hung Nguyen crowned Mister Tourism World 2025
Hung Nguyen crowned Mister Tourism World 2025

VOV.VN - Vietnamese dance teacher and model Nguyen Huu Hung, also known as Hung Nguyen, was crowned Mister Tourism World 2025 during the competition’s grand finale on February 18 in the south-central coastal province of Ninh Thuan

Hung Nguyen crowned Mister Tourism World 2025
Ao Dai festival to return to Ho Chi Minh City in March
Ao Dai festival to return to Ho Chi Minh City in March

VOV.VN - New collections of traditional long dresses created by 30 renowned designers will be put on display during the 11th annual Ao Dai (traditional long dress) festival scheduled to take place from March 3 to March 9 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Ao Dai festival to return to Ho Chi Minh City in March
Da Nang to host international fireworks festival this summer
Da Nang to host international fireworks festival this summer

VOV.VN - Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2025, the largest edition to date, will run from May 31 to July 12, featuring six nights of performances by 10 teams.

Da Nang to host international fireworks festival this summer
Vietnamese thriller set for screening in foreign countries
Vietnamese thriller set for screening in foreign countries

VOV.VN - Local film “Quy nhap trang” (“The Corpse”), a thriller based on a real story and directed by Pom Nguyen, will be screened in several foreign markets before debuting in Vietnam, according to local film producer Nhat Trung.

Vietnamese thriller set for screening in foreign countries
Festival in Bac Kan draws crowds praying for a peaceful year
Festival in Bac Kan draws crowds praying for a peaceful year

VOV.VN - The Lồng Tồng (Going to the field) festival was held in Bach Thong district of Bac Kan province on February 17, attracting many residents and tourists who came to pray for a year of peace.

Festival in Bac Kan draws crowds praying for a peaceful year
Vietnamese film receives big applause at French film festival
Vietnamese film receives big applause at French film festival

VOV.VN - Vietnamese horror film "Quỷ cẩu" (Demon Dog) by young director Luu Thanh Luan garnered five minutes of applause at its world premiere at the Gérardmer International Fantastic Film Festival in France.

Vietnamese film receives big applause at French film festival
Four Vietnamese-American artists participate in 'Hello Vietnam' exhibition
Four Vietnamese-American artists participate in 'Hello Vietnam' exhibition

Sharing the same passion for art, four Vietnamese-American artists, including one who worked as an animator for Walt Disney, have become friends through a joint exhibition called 'Hello Vietnam'.

Four Vietnamese-American artists participate in 'Hello Vietnam' exhibition
Annual festival opens in Da Nang to pray for good harvest of fish
Annual festival opens in Da Nang to pray for good harvest of fish

VOV.VN - The Cầu ngư Festival, which fisherman come to pray for a good harvest of fish, was held on February 17, the 20th day of the first lunar month, in Thanh Khe district in the central coastal city of Da Nang.

Annual festival opens in Da Nang to pray for good harvest of fish
Nhu Van to represent Vietnam at Miss Global beauty pageant
Nhu Van to represent Vietnam at Miss Global beauty pageant

VOV.VN - Vietnamese model Nguyen Dinh Nhu Van will compete for the Miss Global title at the upcoming beauty pageant which is set to take place from March 3 to March 9 in Thailand.

Nhu Van to represent Vietnam at Miss Global beauty pageant
Vietnamese culture introduced at Havana book fair
Vietnamese culture introduced at Havana book fair

The 33rd edition of the Havana International Book Fair, running from February 13-23, is witnessing the attendance of over 40 countries from all corners of the world, including Vietnam.

Vietnamese culture introduced at Havana book fair
Ho Chi Minh City eyes UNESCO recognition as a creative hub for cinema
Ho Chi Minh City eyes UNESCO recognition as a creative hub for cinema

VOV.VN - In 2024, Ho Chi Minh City’s film industry recorded US$500 million in box office earnings, accounting for 40% of Vietnam’s cinema market.

Ho Chi Minh City eyes UNESCO recognition as a creative hub for cinema
Washington event celebrates Vietnamese traditional fashion, cuisine
Washington event celebrates Vietnamese traditional fashion, cuisine

Vietnam Society, a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting Vietnamese arts and culture, hosted a vibrant Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet) celebration on February 15 at the Martin Luther King Library in central Washington D.C, spotlighting fashion and cuisine, two integral aspects of Vietnamese culture.

Washington event celebrates Vietnamese traditional fashion, cuisine
Bat Trang Ceramics, Van Phuc Silk Weaving join World Crafts Cities Network
Bat Trang Ceramics, Van Phuc Silk Weaving join World Crafts Cities Network

A ceremony has been held to recognise two traditional craft villages -Bat Trang Ceramics in outlying Gia Lam district and Van Phuc Silk Weaving in Ha Dong district- as members of the World Crafts Cities Network.

Bat Trang Ceramics, Van Phuc Silk Weaving join World Crafts Cities Network
Vietnam, Sri Lanka step up Buddhist, cultural cooperation
Vietnam, Sri Lanka step up Buddhist, cultural cooperation

Prof. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, Sri Lanka's Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, received Vietnamese Ambassador Trinh Thi Tam on February 13.

Vietnam, Sri Lanka step up Buddhist, cultural cooperation
Discovering Hanoi’s craft villages in World Crafts Cities Network
Discovering Hanoi’s craft villages in World Crafts Cities Network

VOV.VN -An exhibition showcasing Bat Trang ceramic village and Van Phuc silk village, two traditional craft villages of the capital recently recognized as members of the World Crafts Cities Network, is underway at Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi.

Discovering Hanoi’s craft villages in World Crafts Cities Network
Taking off on the wings of stellar Vietnamese cuisine
Taking off on the wings of stellar Vietnamese cuisine

Vietnamese airlines have made a remarkable impression on passengers by offering a diverse range of regional delicacies from across the country.

Taking off on the wings of stellar Vietnamese cuisine
Vietnam International Choir Competition to gather nearly 1,000 artists
Vietnam International Choir Competition to gather nearly 1,000 artists

VOV.VN - The Vietnam International Choir Competition is set to return to Hoi An ancient city in the central province of Quang Nam from April 9 to April 13, with around 1,000 artists from 10 countries and territories expected to participate.

Vietnam International Choir Competition to gather nearly 1,000 artists
Vietnamese director Pham Ngoc Lan joins jury at Berlinale 2025
Vietnamese director Pham Ngoc Lan joins jury at Berlinale 2025

Vietnamese director Pham Ngoc Lan has been invited as one of the three jury members for the short film category at the Berlin International Film Festival 2025 (Berlinale).

Vietnamese director Pham Ngoc Lan joins jury at Berlinale 2025
Buffalo fighting festival excites crowds in Vinh Phuc
Buffalo fighting festival excites crowds in Vinh Phuc

VOV.VN - Thousands of locals and tourists flocked to Hai Luu commune of Song Lo district in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on February 13 to witness an annual buffalo fighting festival.

Buffalo fighting festival excites crowds in Vinh Phuc
30 contestants compete for Mister Tourism World 2025 title in Vietnam
30 contestants compete for Mister Tourism World 2025 title in Vietnam

VOV.VN - As many as 30 contestants worldwide began their time competing at the Mister Tourism World 2025 male pageant on February 13 in Vinh Hy Bay in the southcentral province of Ninh Thuan.

30 contestants compete for Mister Tourism World 2025 title in Vietnam
K-pop girl group 2NE1 to perform two-night concert in HCM City
K-pop girl group 2NE1 to perform two-night concert in HCM City

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s girl group 2NE1 will hold two concerts on February 15-16 in Ho Chi Minh City.

K-pop girl group 2NE1 to perform two-night concert in HCM City
Festivals enrich cultural life nationwide
Festivals enrich cultural life nationwide

A large number of cultural festivals took place across Vietnam on February 12, the first full moon in the Year of the Snake, celebrating patriotism, fostering community spirit, and promoting local tourism.

Festivals enrich cultural life nationwide
Vietnamese contestant makes debut at ZhongSin Music Competition gala
Vietnamese contestant makes debut at ZhongSin Music Competition gala

VOV.VN - Le Anh Huy became the first Vietnamese contestant to take the stage at the gala of the 19th ZhongSin International Music Competition, recently held in Singapore with over 1,000 participants from 25 countries and territories.

Vietnamese contestant makes debut at ZhongSin Music Competition gala
Vietnamese Chinese community marks first full moon festival
Vietnamese Chinese community marks first full moon festival

VOV.VN - Thousands of locals and tourists flocked to District 5 in Ho Chi Minh City on February 12 to celebrate Tet Nguyen Tieu, the first full moon festival of the year, a major event for the Vietnamese Chinese community.

Vietnamese Chinese community marks first full moon festival
Belgian media praises Lim Festival’s vibrant folk culture
Belgian media praises Lim Festival’s vibrant folk culture

Belgium’s Le Soir highlights Vietnam’s Lim Festival as a celebration of rich cultural traditions, particularly quan ho (love duet) folk singing, recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Belgian media praises Lim Festival’s vibrant folk culture
Thousands of pilgrims flock to Tran Temple for seal opening ceremony
Thousands of pilgrims flock to Tran Temple for seal opening ceremony

VOV.VN - The seal opening ceremony at the Tran temple in the northern province of Nam Dinh took place on the night of February 11, attracting a large number of residents and visitors.

Thousands of pilgrims flock to Tran Temple for seal opening ceremony
Vietnam steps up cooperation in cultural industry development
Vietnam steps up cooperation in cultural industry development

VOV.VN - Vietnam views culture as a fundamental pillar of society, serving both as driving force and as a key goal of national development.

Vietnam steps up cooperation in cultural industry development
Art project launched to celebrate 50 years of Vietnam-Germany diplomacy
Art project launched to celebrate 50 years of Vietnam-Germany diplomacy

VOV.VN - The German Embassy in Vietnam has launched a unique art project to transform its outer wall into an open-air canvas, marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Germany diplomatic ties established on September 23, 1975.

Art project launched to celebrate 50 years of Vietnam-Germany diplomacy
First HCM City paragliding tournament to take place this weekend
First HCM City paragliding tournament to take place this weekend

The first Ho Chi Minh City Open Paragliding Tournament will take place from February 14 - 16 in Tri Ton district, the Mekong delta province of An Giang, marking a significant milestone for the sport in Vietnam.

First HCM City paragliding tournament to take place this weekend
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