VOV.VN - Exhibition spaces in Vietnam are increasingly being seen as untapped assets for the tourism sector, as policymakers and experts explore ways to turn underused venues into experience-driven destinations.

VOV.VN - A large whale carcass measuring nearly 10 m in length and weighing around five tonnes washed ashore in Nghe An province, central Vietnam, on March 20, local authorities said.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Ngo Minh Nguyet hosted an early-spring gathering in Buenos Aires on March 19 with representatives of the Argentina-Vietnam Cultural Institute (ICAV), the Communist Party of Argentina, and local media outlets, aimed at enhancing information exchange and advancing bilateral cooperation.

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu, head of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Vietnamese Culture, chaired the committee’s inaugural meeting on March 19, stressing the need for swift implementation of cultural development policies.

Preserving and leveraging the folk wisdom behind “Nam Dinh-style pho”, now recognised as Vietnam’s national intangible cultural heritage, isn’t just about saving a beloved noodle soup. It’s a full-throttle push to guard a living cultural heritage and turn it into an engine for sustainable economic growth and tourism.

A contemporary ballet titled Do (Poonah), drawing inspiration from traditional Vietnamese folk materials such as paper fans, woven mats and do paper, is set to premiere at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on March 29, offering audiences a fresh take on classical performing arts.

Inspired by their interest in Vietnam’s traditional beliefs, a group of students have launched a project aimed at bringing the cultural heritage of Mother Goddess worship (Tho Mau) into contemporary life.

VOV.VN - Several cultural programmes were held across Hanoi on the evening of March 14 to welcome the upcoming election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.

The Hung Kings’ commemoration ritual will be recreated at the 9th Vietnam Cultural Festival in Japan, helping promote Vietnamese culture and strengthen community bonds among overseas Vietnamese.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi Tourism Festival 2026 opened at Thong Nhat Park on the evening of March 13, offering visitors a range of cultural and tourism experiences.