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.
Whether you're strolling through Hanoi’s Old Quarter or visiting historical and cultural landmarks in the city, you can easily come across handmade products inspired by folk traditions, yet highly functional, either for display or everyday use.
Not only exist in memory or at village festivals, but many traditional arts of Bac Ninh also have “come out” to the cities, central squares and big stages, attracting a mass of people and visitors. The art programmes are well-organized and captivating, which revive a rich and unique yet familiar folk cultural space, affirming the enduring vitality of heritages in contemporary life.
On Vietnam’s south-central coast, ancient Cham towers stand the test of time, witnessing the whispers of the wind. Since July 1, when Ninh Thuan and Khanh Hoa province merged into one, visitors can now explore a heritage route linking the Po Nagar Tower in Nha Trang with the Po Klong Garai tower complex in Phan Rang, offering a journey into Champa culture, once a flourishing…
The Miss Doll beauty contest, the first of its kind in Vietnam, is set to be held within the framework of Doll Fest 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City this October, announced the organising committee at a press conference in the city on August 13.
“GOm Show – Sounds from Ceramics” is a creative music and art project that draws its inspiration from ceramics.
AThe New Zealand Herald on August 4 published an article written by Indian writer Ankita Mahabir, highlighting five immersive encounters that offered her a rare and profound glimpse into Vietnam’s living Cham culture.