VOV.VN - On the night of April 30, Ho Chi Minh City staged a spectacular fireworks display to mark the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification, with 30 sites across the city delighting locals and visitors alike.

An oil painting by Vu Cao Dam, one of the most influential artists in Vietnam in the 20th century, will go under the hammer at London's Sloane Street Auctions on May 2.

A photo exhibition themed “Vi Viet Nam – Por Vietnam” opened at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) in Ho Chi Minh City on April 29.

VOV.VN - Nearly 450 Francophone mayors and officials have gathered in Hue city of Vietnam from April 27 to 30 to seek solutions on heritage preservation, sustainable tourism, and climate change response amid mounting global challenges.

Thousands of spectators flocked to Bach Dang Wharf in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 to witness a full-scale rehearsal of an extraordinary drone light show over the Saigon River on the evening of April 28.

VOV.VN - Thousands of tourists flocked to Bien Hoa City in Dong Nai province on April 27 for the 2025 Dong Nai Hot Air Balloon Festival, the largest event of its kind ever held in Vietnam, which marks the start of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the southern liberation and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025).

VOV.VN - A ceremony has been held in Ho Chi Minh City to unveil a special postage stamp collection celebrating the 50th anniversary of southern liberation and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).

A series of photo exhibitions is underway in Ho Chi Minh City, capturing the spirit of the historic Spring 1975 Victory and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification as well as the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh.

VOV.VN - An exhibition highlighting Vietnam’s tourism, cultural heritage, scenic spots, and traditional handicrafts officially opened on April 27 in Hue, the central city of Thua Thien Hue province.

VOV.VN - Thousands of Hanoi residents gathered at Thong Nhat Park in the city centre on April 27 evening to enjoy a magnificent fireworks show in celebration of the 50th anniversary of National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - 2025).

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu, chairman of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO, visited and congratulated Professor, Conductor Le Phi Phi, son of late composer Hoang Van, on the occasion of the official inscription of Hoang Van’s collection into UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.

A Vietnam–Japan Friendship Symphony Concert was recently held at the Fukuoka Civic Hall to commemorate Vietnam's 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975-2025).

The “Complete Victory of the Ho Chi Minh Campaign” in 1975 has been recognised as one of 50 landmark events in HCM City’s history, as part of an exhibition that opened on April 26 to mark 50 years since the liberation of the south and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).

Vietnamese localities are gearing up for the April 30 – May 1 holiday with a wide range of cultural and sporting activities, attracting large numbers of residents and visitors.

VOV.VN - A total of 22 classic films featuring wars in Vietnam will be screened for free in the curated programme “Half A Century of Vietnamese War Cinema” at the third Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF III) from June 29 to July 5.

A vibrant line-up of festivals and cultural events is set to take place in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, during the upcoming April 30 – May 1 public holidays, as part of efforts to attract visitors and strengthen the city’s tourism brand.

VOV.VN - Voice of Vietnam Radio (VOV) held a special political-artistic programme The Song of Triumph at the Hanoi Opera House on April 25 evening, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025.

VOV.VN - The Swedish Embassy in Hanoi on April 25 handed over Victory Vietnam, an unfolded documentary about Swedish people’s celebration of the April 30, 1975 victory in Vietnam, to the Vietnam Film Institute under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Swiss photographer Roland Schmid has shared touching stories gathered from his visits to Vietnam and heartfelt encounters with Agent Orange (AO) victims, highlighting their resilience and determination to integrate into society.

Vietnamese Ambassador to India Nguyen Thanh Hai on April 24 visited the Vietnam Corner at the Central Secretariat Library in New Delhi on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification of Vietnam (April 30, 1975- 2025).

Vietnam Street Dance 2025, one of the country’s largest street art competitions, is set to kick off on April 25, drawing around 500 dancers from across the nation.

VOV.VN - Huynh Tran Y Nhi, reigning Miss World Vietnam 2023, will present a traditional dance from Vietnam’s Central Highlands at the 72nd Miss World pageant, set to take place in India.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Cultural Centre in France will introduce the country’s culture and tourism at the Paris Fair (Foire de Paris) 2025, set to take place from April 30 to May 11.

VOV.VN - The seventh Vietnam–Republic of Korea (RoK) cultural exchange festival, themed “We Are Together”, will take place in Suwon, RoK, from May 3 to 4, bringing together a host of artists and members of the Vietnamese community in the East Asian nation.

The Hunan (China) cultural exchange and tourism promotion event held in Hanoi on April 23 underscored efforts to enhance tourism and cultural understanding between Vietnam and China.

VOV.VN - More than 70 paintings and sculptures by renowned Mongolian artists capturing the spirit and beauty of Vietnam are currently on display at the Mongol Art Gallery in Ulaanbaatar, marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s southern liberation and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).

VOV.VN - Archaeologists have uncovered nine prehistoric human remains and numerous valuable artefacts at the Quynh Van archaeological site in Quynh Luu district, central Nghe An province.

The Da Nang University of Science and Education, under the University of Da Nang, is to offer a unique one-year academic course for foreigners to find out more about Vietnam’s culture, history, geography and heritage.

VOV.VN - The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dong Nai province has announced the Dong Nai 2025 Ceramics and Hot Air Balloon Festival, a major cultural and tourism event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.

A special exhibition entitled "Non Song Lien Mot Dai" (Unified Vietnam) opened at the Vietnam National Museum of History in Hanoi on April 22 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975–2025).