Culture

Identity opens the way for Vietnamese painting to step out into the world

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From lacquer, silk to contemporary life images, Vietnamese painting possesses many different values to reach the international public. The fact that works by Vietnamese artists are increasingly appearing at international exhibitions shows that the need to connect and promote Vietnamese art is expanding.

Ups and downs of the Vi clan relic in Ban Chu

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The Vi clan relic site in Ban Chu, Khuat Xa commune, Lang Son province was once the imposing cơ ngơi of a Tay clan that for many generations guarded the border.

From promotion to cultural dialogue

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In the story of bringing Vietnamese culture to the world, we often talk a lot about bringing art troupes on tours or organizing cultural weeks abroad.

Hidden spiritual feelings on the full moon day of July

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The full moon of July is an important occasion in the religious life of Vietnamese people, associated with the Vu Lan filial piety ceremony and the custom of worshiping wandering souls.

Touching the mortal realm

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Stepping into Tay Phuong Pagoda (Hanoi), what attracts tourists is not only the ancient tiled roof or the elaborate carved beams, but also the faces silently looking out from the dark. The statues, including 18 Arhat statues, each with its own appearance, spirit, like 18 different fates of people.

Spreading Cham cultural values, creating motivation for tourism development

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Khanh Hoa - The 6th Cham National Culture Festival in 2026 in Khanh Hoa closed with many imprints, opening up a direction for cultural development associated with sustainable tourism.

Closing of Hanoi Lotus Festival 2026

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On the afternoon of June 28, the closing ceremony of the Hanoi Lotus Festival 2026 took place in a bustling atmosphere but also left many emotions.

Healing in the blue sea of Phu Quy

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Amidst the endless blue of Phu Quy sea and sky, there are days when people just want to walk slowly, listen to the sound of waves and immerse themselves in the brilliant coral world under the clear water.

Escaping heat storms in the prairie

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The North is experiencing a harsh heat wave. However, just nearly 200km from Hanoi Capital, Moc Chau prairie is peaceful in a cool, fresh space.

Admiring the process of making lotus silk, Hanoi people are even more proud of Vietnamese products

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Hanoi - Visiting the Hanoi Lotus Festival 2026, the people of the Capital cannot help but admire and be proud of the process of making extremely elaborate lotus silk.

Visiting the ancient fishing village nicknamed "Venice Japan

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When mentioning the ancient capital of Kyoto in Japan, people often immediately think of ancient temples, Arashiyama bamboo forest, or elegant geiko and maiko girls. However, about two hours drive from the city center to the North, on the coast of Japan, there is a fishing village with a different beauty. There, houses are built right next to the water, fishing boats are anchored in front of the door, and life is still flowing in traditional ways from many generations ago.

Bustling sạp dance in Thai village in Son La

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Sap dance is a unique cultural feature of the Thai people in Son La. Through many generations, this folk dance has been preserved, contributing to connecting the community and spreading national cultural identity.

Memories of mother and the story of the last moments

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Although knowing that "birth, old age, sickness, death" is an age-old rule, who wouldn't feel sorry when witnessing their mother in the autumn months of a person's life.

Capital residents wear ao dai, invite each other to the lotus festival at West Lake

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Hanoi - Participating in the Hanoi Lotus Festival 2026, many people have prioritized choosing ao dai as a way to express their love for the beauty of national culture.

Da Nang shapes urban planning identity from heritage resources

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Da Nang - Da Nang City seeks solutions to integrate historical heritage resources into Da Nang urban space planning after geographical merger.

Unique gong performances serving tourists to Gia Lai

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Gia Lai - Gongs contribute to improving the spiritual and cultural life of the people, serving tourists within the framework of the National Tourism Year.

Portugal and Australia ready for fireworks competition night on the Han River

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Da Nang - The Portuguese and Australian teams have completed the final technical stages, ready to enter the dramatic fireworks competition night on the Han River.

For Peace Festival 2026 takes place on a national and international scale

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On the afternoon of June 25, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in coordination with the People's Committee of Quang Tri province held a press conference to inform about the Peace Festival 2026.

Hanoi invests in a large-scale water reality stage for the 2026 Lotus Festival

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Hanoi Lotus Festival 2026 brings a feast of lights and music with the highlight being a real-scene stage floating on the water and a 15m high sculpture.

Revoking 65 social media licenses, blocking 690 violating games

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In the first 6 months of 2026, more than 94% of cross-border platform violations have been jointly handled and removed by functional agencies.