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Muong Lo Festival 2026 opens with grand Xoe dance performance

Chairman of the Lao Cai provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Tuan Anh said the province regards culture as the spiritual foundation, an endogenous resource and a driving force for sustainable development, with people at the centre of cultural creation, preservation and enjoyment.

Lam Dong establishes 8,408-hectare Ta Kou Nature Reserve

Ninh Binh awakens archaeological heritage through new tourism

Digital heritage opens new avenues for cultural preservation, public access

Local flavours shape Vietnam’s evolving dining scene

Hanoi seeks public feedback on adjustment of Hoan Kiem Lake and surrounding area planning

Hanoi is collecting opinions from local residents on the partial adjustment of the planning scheme, combined with solutions for renovating and restructuring the urban space around Hoan Kiem Lake.

Zero-dong stall’ spreads spirit of solidarity in Dong Nai city

From a weekend support activity, the “Zero-dong stall” has grown into a widely recognised community initiative, helping ease living costs while fostering solidarity and compassion among local residents.

Thai wrist-tying festival preserves cultural tradition in Lai Chau

For generations, Thai communities in Vietnam’s northwestern region have preserved the tradition of tying threads around the wrist to wish for good health and peace.

Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2026 opens

The second Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2026, themed “Heritage Flow,” kicked off on the night of September 11. It aims to bring traditional cultural values closer to the public, expand international exchange, and contribute to the development of Hanoi's cultural industries.

France hands over archival materials for exhibition at Communist Party of Vietnam Museum

The materials include a reproduction of the front page of the August 24, 1945 issue of Cuu Quoc (National Salvation) Newspaper, its first publicly printed edition after previously being secretly circulated in handwritten form, featuring the Vietnamese national flag; and documents and reports on Nguyen Ai Quoc's activities related to the establishment and orientation of the Communist Party of Annam.

Photo contest highlights Da Nang through international eyes

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Nguyen Thi Anh Thi, Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee and head of the contest’s organising committee, said the competition aims to showcase diverse perspectives from the foreign community, diplomatic missions, international organisations, press agencies, professional and amateur photographers, and visitors.

Toy market heats up before 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival

Stores, supermarkets, shopping malls and commercial streets are displaying a broad range of lanterns and toys across colours, designs and price segments to meet consumer demand.

Straw rolling provides seasonal income in Dong Thap

After the harvest, straw-rolling workers remain busy across the rice fields of the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap. The seasonal work provides local residents with a relatively stable source of income.

Vietnam-Russia heritage and cultural connectivity space launched in Moscow

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation attended the opening of a Vietnam-Russia heritage and cultural connectivity space at the S.A. Gerasimov All-Russian State University of Cinematography in Moscow on September 8, during their State visit to Russia.

Culture fosters Vietnam-Republic of Korea ties

As part of National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man’s official visit to the Republic of Korea, his spouse, Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga, received Samuel Chung, Chairman of the Korean Association for Cultural Development, and representatives of Korean design, fashion and handicraft associations, businesses and cultural figures in Seoul on September 7.

Ta Leng golden season festival in Lai Chau

The “Ta Leng Golden Season – Rice Fragrance Amid the High Mountains” Festival, held on September 6, offered locals and visitors unique experiences of the harvest season, as well as the culture and daily life of the local H'mong ethnic community.

Vietnamese Cultural Festival brings people together in Japan

The first Vietnamese Cultural Festival in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, has attracted a large number of Japanese residents and members of the Vietnamese community, offering a vibrant showcase of Vietnamese culture and promoting people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

Miss World 2026 promotes Vietnamese culture, tourism

On September 4-5 alone, Khanh Hoa welcomed around 95,000 visitors staying overnight, including approximately 38,000 international visitors, highlighting the event’s considerable appeal and the province’s image as a safe, attractive and welcoming destination.

Food shapes Vietnamese travel choices: Agoda report

Food is playing an increasingly influential role in the travel decisions of Vietnamese tourists, with 35% citing local cuisine as one of the key factors in choosing a destination, according to Agoda's Travel Outlook 2026 report.

Bat Trang pottery village preserves heritage in digital age

The combination of modern machinery and traditional craftsmanship reflects the craft village’s efforts to preserve values handed down through generations while embracing technological advances.

Dak Lak turns durian season into a distinctive tourism draw

Held for the first time on a provincial scale, the 2026 Dak Lak Durian Festival brought together culture, tourism, agriculture, trade promotion and local image-building. The festival’s success has laid an important foundation for the Central Highland province of Dak Lak to gradually develop it into a distinctive cultural and tourism product in the years ahead.

Vietnam Rong Xanh Awards create new cultural, heritage values

Director of the institute Dr. Nguyen Thi Bich Lan said the awards arrive as science, technology, innovation and digital transformation reshape how cultural values are preserved, created and spread.

Women leading change in Dien Bien’s highland villages

In Dien Bien province, many women in mountainous areas are leading the way in local movements, driving economic development, preserving cultural traditions and inspiring fellow women to build better livelihoods.

Large crowds visit 48 Hang Ngang street relic site in Hanoi on National Day

During the recent National Day holiday, large numbers of domestic and foreign visitors came to the 48 Hang Ngang Street relic site in Hanoi, where President Ho Chi Minh drafted the Declaration of Independence 81 years ago, to learn more about the nation’s history.

Most-visited localities during National Day holiday

According to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, during the five-day National Day holiday from August 29 to September 2, the country’s tourism sector welcomed and served around 6.5 million visitors, up 18% year-on-year.