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Vietnamese spring roll workshop brings local flavours to Europeans

A Vietnamese spring roll-making workshop at Uccle Arts School in Brussels introduced Europeans to the nuances of Vietnamese cuisine, filling the classroom with the aromas of fresh herbs and spices.

Hanoi Culinary Culture Festival showcases rich culinary heritage

The Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports launched the Hanoi Culinary Culture Festival 2025 at Thong Nhat Park on the evening of December 19, showcasing the capital’s rich cultural heritage.

2025 Vietnam-Laos-China ball-throwing festival opens in Dien Bien

The 9th Vietnam-Laos-China ball-throwing festival began at 7/5 Square of Dien Bien Province, on the evening of December 19.

Fatherland Front leader sends Christmas greetings to Christians

Ahead of Christmas 2025, chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai has sent a congratulatory letter to Catholic and Protestant communities nationwide.

Red Rain fails to make the Oscar shortlist

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has announced shortlists for the 98th Academy Awards across 12 categories, however, Vietnam’s wartime film Red Rain was absent.

Vietnam Pho Day launched in Europe amid broader culinary push

The Vietnam “Pho” Day, in response to the Pho Week in Europe 2025, kicked off in Germany and Bulgaria on December 12.

Prime Minister congratulates football teams on SEA Games semifinal berths

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh congratulated Vietnam’s U22 men’s and women’s football teams after their group-stage victories secured places in the semi-finals of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games.

Hanoi festival to light up city spaces with creativity

The 2026 Hanoi Creative Design Festival will light up the capital with a range of engaging activities aimed at fostering a vibrant and sustainable innovation ecosystem.

Hue launches first International Tea Festival

The Hue International Tea Festival 2025 opened at Truong Sanh Palace in the Hue Imperial Citadel on December 11, bringing together the finest tea traditions from around the world.

Exploring Vietnam’s newly opened largest church

Lang Van Parish Church in the northern province of Ninh Binh has been inaugurated after a decade of construction, becoming the largest Catholic church in Vietnam.

Dong Ho folk painting craft added to UNESCO’s urgent safeguarding list

This is Vietnam’s 17th intangible cultural heritage element recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

Vietnamese film “Red Rain” warmly received by international audiences

Screenings of "Red Rain" have attracted large numbers of overseas Vietnamese, cinema professionals, and French audiences at the “Vietnam Film Week-The Journey of Light”.

HCM City to stage New Year fireworks at four locations

HCM City will stage New Year 2026 fireworks at four locations, alongside countdown events and cultural performances across central districts.

Digital tools help promote Nghe An’s rich cultural heritage

Nghe An, a central province with a deep cultural legacy, is seizing new opportunities to preserve and promote its heritage through digital technology.

Over 1,000 tea artisans perform brewing ritual in Lam Dong

A total of 1,111 women performed a ceremonial tea-brewing display on December 5 as part of the 2025 World Tea Fest in Lam Dong Province.

Hanoi recognised as UNESCO Global Learning City

UNESCO has announced 72 cities from 46 countries as members of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, including the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi.

Cultural heritage painting contest attracts more than 1,300 artworks

The second painting contest “Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Through Art” in 2025 has received 1,320 entries from 990 artists.

EU Christmas market to return to HCM City, Hanoi this December

The annual EU Christmas market is set to return, with Ho Chi Minh City hosting on December 6 and Hanoi on December 14, featuring a variety of fun-filled activities and live performances.

Over 100 ethnic minorities gather for Vietnam’s 2026 New Year celebrations

Vietnam has kicked off a month-long series of New Year 2026 celebrations at the National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi, drawing more than 100 ethnic minorities nationwide.

Photo Hanoi’25 draws 200,000 visitors, boosts creative city status

Photo Hanoi’25, the second International Photography Biennale, has attracted more than 200,000 in-person and online visitors, along with coverage from over 100 media outlets worldwide.

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