Vietnam’s over-4,000-year history has woven a tapestry of cultural treasure across the country, representing more than just the nation’s soul but emerging as a powerful catalyst for sustainable development. Amidst rapid globalisation and urbanisation, preserving and promoting the cultural wealth has never been more critical.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel co-operated with the International Women’s Club (IWC) in Israel on November 21 to organise an event aimed at introducing Vietnamese culture and cuisine.

The women's association under the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted tea party in Vientiane on November 19, bringing together female diplomats, spouses of diplomats, and representatives from international organisations in the country.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese cuisine, tourist information, and handicraft products were introduced at an annual tea party hosted by the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Vientiane on November 19.

The Vietnamese community in Macau (China) set up a booth to display and sell products at the ongoing 24th Macau Food Festival, and has participated in art performances, with the aim of promoting Vietnamese culture to local residents and international visitors.

A total of 56 works by Vietnamese and Korean artists are being displayed at a Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) fine arts exhibition in Hanoi.

As the younger generation increasingly distances themselves from traditional values, elderly artisans from the Bahnar ethnic minority community in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum are passing on the traditional craft of brocade weaving to youth in a bid to preserve this unique cultural heritage.

The 11th Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Sea Festival will take place from June 7 - 9 next year, offering a great chance for the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa to promote and honour the beauty and immense value of its sea.

Vietnam participated in a cultural exchange festival highlighting the cultural diversity of Asia at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (China) on November 10.

State President Luong Cuong received in Santiago on November 10 (local time) a delegation from the Chile-Vietnam Cultural Institute led by President Patricia Abarzua as part of his official visit to Chile.