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Spectacular mural highlights HCM City street

A group of young artists in HCM City has created a vivid mural depicting the parade scene celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30, 1975.

Bao Ngoc to represent Vietnam at 73rd Miss World pageant

Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc, first runner-up of Miss World Vietnam 2022 and winner of Miss Intercontinental 2022, will represent Vietnam at the 73rd Miss World competition.

Museums, theatre, culture village to open for free during holiday

Museums and other cultural spaces in Hanoi and in Ho Chi Minh City will open for free from September 1 to 3 in celebration of National Day (September 2) and other holidays.

ASEAN Day in Canada looks toward 50 years of bilateral relations

As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.

Artists to gather for Autumn Melodies festival in HCM City next week

Dozens of Vietnamese and international artists are set to perform at the Arts Festival Autumn Melodies 2025 which is scheduled to take place at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House from August 15 to 24.

Foreign male tourist sparks controversy for wearing H’mong skirts

Images and videos of foreign male travellers wearing H’mong skirts have stirred controversy.

Miss Grand Vietnam 2025 set to begin in mid-August

The preliminary round of the Miss Grand Vietnam 2025 is set to begin in Ho Chi Minh City on August 11, kicking off a series of vibrant activities in the journey to crown this year’s winner.

Vietnam showcases ethnic culture in month-long festival

A vibrant celebration of traditional culture will run from August 1 to 29 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hoa Lac Commune, Hanoi.

Traditional costume parade in Europe to promote Vietnamese culture

Vietnamese women in Europe will participate in a traditional costume parade taking place simultaneously across various European countries on Sunday, August 31.

Vietnamese contemporary hip hop to debut at Georgetown Festival

129BPM, a contemporary local hip hop performance, will make its debut at George Town Festival 2025, Asia’s leading arts event, set to take place in Malaysia from August 4 to 5.

Cultural identity of O Du ethnic people honoured

The O Du ethnic people's ceremony to welcome the first thunder of the year has been listed as national intangible cultural heritage, in the category of social customs and beliefs.

My Chi reaches final of Sing! Asia 2025 after defeating Chinese rival

Vietnamese singer Phuong My Chi has advanced to the final of Sing! Asia 2025, a regional talent show spotlighting emerging vocalists from across Asia, after defeating a strong contestant from China.

Hoi An embraces creative expression with debut visual art camp

Hoi An City is hosting a visual art camp at Cui Lu Art Space, bringing together Vietnamese and Filipino artists to reimagine the city’s cultural heritage through contemporary works created on-site.

Over 100 overseas Vietnamese youths join summer camp

The 2025 Vietnam Summer Camp officially opened in Dak Lak on July 16, welcoming 110 outstanding young Vietnamese from 31 countries and territories.

Overseas youth begin journey of heritage at Vietnam Summer Camp 2025

The 2025 Vietnam Summer Camp officially began in Ho Chi Minh City on July 14, bringing together young overseas Vietnamese for a journey across numerous localities nationwide.

My Anh to vie for Miss Earth 2025 crown

Trinh My Anh, the third runner-up of Miss Earth Vietnam 2025, will represent Vietnam to compete in the Miss Earth 2025 pageant.

Photo of Vietnam sedge harvest honoured at international photo contest

A photo of sedge harvesters at work in central Vietnam has won acclaim at the International Aerial Photography Contest, which spotlights exceptional images taken from above.

Toyota Concert 2025 to hit Hanoi stage in late July

The 2025 Toyota Concert is set to return to the capital in late July, offering the public a captivating evening of classical music.

Thousands pay tribute to late Party General Secretary on death anniversary

Large numbers of people gathered in Hanoi’s Dong Anh Commune and at Mai Dich Cemetery to mark the first anniversary of the passing of late Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on Tuesday.

Vietnamese film festival in UK spreads culture through cinema

The Star Nha (Home) Ease: Vietnamese Cinema, the only Vietnamese film event in the UK, has just opened its second season at Rich Mix Theatre in London.

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