Culture

The ancient Binh Thanh Tower has endured for more than 1,000 years and remains one of the few surviving architectural monuments associated with the ancient Oc Eo Culture in southern Vietnam.

Authorities in Hoi An are investigating an incident involving a foreign tourist whose attire in the historic town sparked criticism and debate on social media.

Hung Yen Province is moving ahead with an ambitious plan to recreate the historic Pho Hien trading port, a once-thriving commercial hub that flourished between the 16th and 18th centuries.

Vietnam's restored Nguyen dynasty throne, a national treasure damaged by a visitor last year, will return to public display at Hue Imperial Citadel.

Can Tho will hold its 2026 Culture and Tourism Week from June 18-21 as part of efforts to promote the Mekong Delta city's cultural identity and stimulate tourism demand.

A special exhibition depicting the experiences of Vietnamese children during wartime has opened at a HCM City metro station.

A 140-year-old water tower in central HCM City remains one of the few surviving remnants of Saigon's first water supply system, preserving its French colonial architecture and engineering heritage.

Hanoi is considering overnight operations for selected tourism, cultural and entertainment services under a proposed night-time economy framework.

Dak Lak Province will host its 2026 Whistle and Artistic Kite Festival on June 6-7 as part of efforts to boost tourism and promote the region’s culture and landscapes.

Dak Lak Province will stage its 2026 Durian Festival with plans for a 500-vehicle parade, Vietnam’s largest durian tower and 101 durian dishes.

A 700-year-old cliff inscription in Nghe An Province has been recognised as a National Treasure for its historical significance linked to the Tran Dynasty.

The 22nd Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange Festival opened in Danang on May 22, celebrating centuries-old cultural ties between Vietnam and Japan through a series of artistic and cultural events.

Lam Dong Province has opened a new Indian cultural space aimed at strengthening cultural and educational ties between Vietnam and India.

Five giant rocks precariously stacked on a mountainside in the Central Highlands proivne of Gia Lai have drawn attention for their unusual natural formation.

An exhibition of vintage Peugeot bicycles and antique sewing machines in Hanoi has drawn thousands of visitors seeking to reconnect with memories of the city’s past.

Authorities in Dong Thap Province are preparing to host the first Dong Thap Fruit Festival in June 2026 as part of efforts to promote the Mekong Delta’s fruit industry, tourism and trade.

Thousands of wild birds have returned to a centuries-old Khmer pagoda in Vinh Long Province, turning the temple grounds into a seasonal sanctuary for nesting storks and herons.

Danang City has announced the schedule for the Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 which will run from May 30 to July 11.

More than 250,000 people attended the Vietnam Banh mi Festival in Ho Chi Minh City over four days, with organisers reporting no food poisoning incidents despite heightened concerns over food safety.