Culture

50 countries gather at the World Cultural Festival in Hanoi 2026

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The World Cultural Festival in Hanoi for the second time will take place from October 1-4 at Thang Long Imperial Citadel, gathering 50 countries, international organizations and businesses.

Hanoi exploits cultural depth and heritage

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Just a few days after successfully organizing two major cultural events, the Thang Long - Hanoi Festival with the theme "Heritage Flow" (from September 11 to 19), the Hanoi Jazz Festival 2026 with the theme "Hanoi Jazz - Borderless Melody" (from September 17 to 19), Hanoi is preparing for a major cultural event, the Second World Cultural Festival, taking place from October 1 to 4.

Vietnamese tourists prefer to explore heritage combined with local experiences

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Tourists are not only interested in accommodation but also looking for more experiences about local culture.

Director Kieu Minh Hieu talks about the Vietnam Drama Theater's planned relocation from No. 1 Trang Tien

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Before the information that the Vietnam Drama Theater is expected to relocate and move to a new headquarters, the Board of Directors of the Vietnam Drama Theater has shared his thoughts.

4 destinations not to miss during the Mid-Autumn Festival in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City has many attractive Mid-Autumn Festival entertainment spots with lantern procession activities, folk games and sightseeing for the whole family.

Brilliant fireworks to celebrate National Day September 2nd at Hoan Kiem Lake

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Brilliant fireworks simultaneously lit up the sky at many locations in Hanoi, in which Hoan Kiem Lake area attracted a large number of people and tourists to admire.

Canh Duong coastal village is stirred up in a nearly 400-year-old boat racing festival

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Quang Tri - Every National Day September 2nd, the nearly 400-year-old boat racing festival in Canh Duong, Hoa Trach commune, is bustling at sea, contributing to preserving the soul of the coastal village.

Hoa Lo prison opens for free, crowded with people queuing from 6 am

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A large number of people and tourists were present very early, lining up to visit the Hoa Lo Prison Relic on the free opening day on the occasion of National Day.

People are moved when watching the flag-raising ceremony in Ba Dinh Square

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On the morning of September 2nd, a large number of people were present early in Ba Dinh Square to wait for the flag-raising ceremony and take photos next to Uncle Ho's Mausoleum on National Day.

Da Nang attracts tourists during holidays thanks to new tourism products

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Da Nang - During the National Day holiday September 2nd, Da Nang is expected to break through 18% of tourists thanks to a series of new events.

Hoan Kiem Lake is brilliant with a new look, attracting people with lighting technology

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Hanoi - Hoan Kiem Lake is shimmering with a new artistic lighting system, bringing interesting experiences to people and tourists on the occasion of National Day September 2nd.

Crowds follow each other to Truong Bon to offer incense on National Day

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Nghe An - On the occasion of National Day September 2nd, a large number of people and tourists from many localities came to Truong Bon to offer incense and commemorate heroic martyrs.

Hoi An closes Creative Week 2026, opening a new journey from heritage

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Da Nang - Hoi An Creative Week 2026 closes, opening up new connections for heritage to continue to be promoted by community creativity.

Ngu Phung Pavilion, where King Bao Dai abdicated

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HUE - Ngu Phung Pavilion is a red address associated with the event of King Bao Dai reading the Abdication Requiem, handing over seals and swords on August 30, 1945, closing 143 years of the Nguyen Dynasty.

Many unique cultural and artistic activities to celebrate Independence Day in Ninh Binh

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Ninh Binh - Many cultural and artistic activities are organized on the occasion of National Day September 2nd, creating an atmosphere of Independence Day in many localities in Ninh Binh province.

Folk dances take to the streets, Dien Bien is brilliantly colored with Carnival

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Dien Bien - The colors in the performances have made people many times admire in the international folk dance carnival night.

Series of attractive activities in Moc Chau plateau during the September 2nd holiday

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Son La - Thousands of people and tourists immerse themselves in a series of cultural and artistic activities and experiences in Moc Chau plateau.

Khanh Hoa seeks new designs for Bau Truc Cham pottery

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Khanh Hoa - The 2026 Cham pottery product design contest seeks new product designs, contributing to preserving and promoting the value of Bau Truc Cham pottery.

Circus - puppetry stage becomes a "hot" destination attracting Ho Chi Minh City visitors during the September 2nd holiday

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Ho Chi Minh City - September 2nd holiday, besides outdoor entertainment spots, indoor stage art spaces such as the circus - puppet show "Mơ show" are popular destinations.

Vietnamese cinema opens up more opportunities to promote tourism

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When beautiful scenes, culture and people of Vietnam appear on screen, cinema is expected not only to create artistic value but also to open up more opportunities for promotion and attraction of domestic and international tourists.