Situated at the intersection of the South Central Coast region, the Central Highlands and the Southeast region, Lam Dong is likened to a “symphony” of forest and sea, highlands and plains, of “fire and water”. Blessed with beautiful natural landscapes, a temperate climate and the cultural colours of 49 ethnic groups, the province has created diverse and unique tourism resources.
Khanh Hoa Provincial Heritage Preservation Center in association with Quang Nam Tourism Service and Cultural Heritage Preservation Company has recently digitized and released 3D versions of two national treasures: statue of King Po Klong Garai and relief of King Po Rome.
A vivid portrait of royal life has taken shape after more than 15 years of excavations beneath Hanoi, as archaeologists uncover the enduring legacy of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, the former political and cultural heart of Dai Viet.
HCMC’s diverse ethnic and religious festivals, from the Cho Lon Lantern Festival to Christmas, act as cultural bridges, preserving heritage and strengthening community unity.
The Institute of Archaeology held an international conference on November 4 to review 15 years of research into the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, with the participation of leading domestic researchers and experts from Japan, China and the Republic of Korea.
Festival Thang Long - Hanoi 2025 officially opened at Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) on the morning of November 1, with the ‘Converging heritage’ ceremony honouring the capital’s heritage and inspiring creativity across the community.
Since its inscription on the World Heritage List in 1999, Hoi An ancient town, now part of Da Nang, Vietnam has has become a model for balancing cultural conservation with economic growth.
The Ha Noi Opera Theatre is expected to become a new cultural symbol of the capital, embodying the harmony between historical values and modern spirit, while creating impetus for the city’s tourism and economic creativity.
Can Gio, a coastal commune of Ho Chi Minh City, is known for its vast mangrove forests, the Sac Forest National Historical and Cultural Park, and the Can Thanh communal house. It is also home to the Whale Worship Festival (Nghinh Ong Festival), a captivating annual cultural event.
In the former Long Khanh A Commune, Dong Thap Province, the rhythmic clatter of looms has echoed for over a century. Here, generations of artisans have preserved the traditional craft of scarf weaving while adjusting to modern demands, keeping alive a cultural symbol of the Mekong Delta.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ha Noi People’s Committee, will organise the first Cultures of the World Festival in Ha Noi on October 10-12 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel Heritage Site.
Quang Ninh will host the 2025 International Puppetry Festival from November 15 to 26, featuring 12–15 troupes from around the world.