An art programme to honour and promote traditional cultural values and the beauty and grace of Ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) has opened for the public at the Ho Chi Minh City Book Street in District 1.

VOV.VN - AKATSUKI, an ensemble of four top Japanese musicians, will put on a concert on March 8 in Hue city for the first time, to introduce traditional music of Japan to local people.

VOV.VN - The "Balade en France" and Francophonie Festival 2025 will be held in Hanoi from March 28 to 30, featuring French cuisine, along with a wide range of French agricultural and food products, organizers announced at a press conference on March 4.

VOV.VN -Kite flying has become a popular activity in Can Tho, especially after the Lunar New Year, with thousands of people gathering to fly kites and admire over 100 massive aerodynamic kites in various shapes and vibrant colors.

VOV.VN - Young fashion designer Phan Dang Hoang presented his collection, which draws inspiration from poonah paper, known locally as Dó paper, at the Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025 exhibition "The Soul of Nation".

Belgian music producer Fabien Leclerg, also known as Le Motel, recently launched his musical project “Odd Numbers” in Brussels, drawing inspiration from his memorable travel to Vietnam.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand played a starring role in the success of the 58th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar, a four-day charity extravaganza co-hosted by the Thai Red Cross Society (TRCS), the Diplomatic Spouses’ Association and embassies in Thailand.

VOV.VN - A total of 12 local dishes have made the list of the Top 16 Southeast Asian sandwiches and wraps, as compiled by international food website TasteAtlas.

VOV.VN - 'Legacy in Ink: Vietnamese Writers’ Global Contest,” themed 'The Spirit of Us', co-organized by The Penlogue, The World Publishing House, the Literature and Arts Department (VOV6) of the Voice of Vietnam, and HiTV Digital Television, has officially launched, offering a creative literary platform for young people in Vietnam and worldwide.

VOV.VN - Argentine and Uruguayan newspapers have recently published articles accompanied by numerous images highlighting the beauty of Vietnam’s landscape, people, and culture.

VOV.VN - The 10th Vietnam - Japan Festival will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on March 8-9 to promote trade, culture, and tourism activities between the two countries, heard a press conference on February 28.

VOV.VN - A number of beauty queens and gentlemen have been appointed as Ambassadors for the Ho Chi Minh City Áo Dài Festival 2025 to honour the traditional costume.

Vietnam’s first AI-generated theatrical film, Ao trang sau dem trang (White blouses after sleepless nights), which pays tribute to the healthcare sector, was introduced to audience by director Pham Vinh Khuong on February 27.

VOV.VN - A special concert with the theme of "Berlin im licht" (Berlin in the light) is scheduled to take place on February 28 at the Opera House in Ho Chi Minh City to mark the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Germany diplomatic relations.

VOV.VN - An image of a young girl holding a lotus flower has been selected as the official logo of Vietnam's pavilion at the upcoming EXPO 2025 in Osaka, Japan, symbolizing the country's charm and hospitality.

Hundreds of photographs showing Vietnam’s land and people, taken by Hungarian journalist László Rozsa from 1969 to 1974, during the country's struggle against the Americans, have been donated to the National Archives Centre III in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - The third Vietnamese Bánh mì (baguette) festival is scheduled to take place from March 21 to March 24 in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring up to 180 booths and a special baguette buffet party.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam International Art Exhibition 2025 is set to be a major cultural highlight in Southeast Asia, bringing together a distinguished lineup of artists, collectors, and galleries from around the world.

A photo exhibition celebrating Vietnam’s three-decade-long journey within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) opened in Hanoi on February 25, as part of the 2025 ASEAN Future Forum (AFF).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese contestant Nguyen Dinh Nhu Van is forecast to be named as winner of the Miss Global 2024 pageant, according to predictions made by a number of renowned foreign beauty websites.

VOV.VN - For the first time Vietnam will bring its animated films to the Annecy International Film Festival 2025 due to take place in France this June.

Ho Chi Minh City is working to build new film filming locations as part of its efforts to promote the local film industry, according to the city’s Department of Culture and Information deputy director Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy.

The Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism in the southern province of Ben Tre and the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City on February 24 held a ceremony to inaugurate the India Corner at the Nguyen Dinh Chieu Library.

VOV.VN - Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy, the first Vietnamese representative to win the Miss International title, has been named on the list of the leading 50 candidates for Miss Global Beauties 2024, Global Beauties announced on its website.

In a significant push toward digital transformation, Vietnam is capitalising on 3D technology to preserve and promote its rich cultural heritage, aligning with the Party's directions on cultural development.

VOV.VN - As many as 250 pets took part in a fashion contest in Ho Chi Minh City on February 22 as part of International Pet Festival (InterPet Fest) & Expo Vietnam.

DANAFF has announced its first workshop and project market for arthouse filmmakers around Asia.

VOV.VN - Da Lat city will implement various initiatives and solutions to uphold its status as a UNESCO Creative City in Music, a title recently granted, affirmed the local leadership at a consultation workshop held on February 22.

For over a year, the Vietnamese community in Belgium has had a special literary haven where they can immerse themselves in Vietnamese books, from children's stories to literary works for adults.

VOV.VN - The ninth Buon Ma Thuot Coffee festival, set to get underway in the Central Highland province of Dak Lak from March 9 to 13, will feature new highlights to honour growers and popularize its coffee brand to the world, heard a press conference in Ho Chi Minh City on February 21.