Culture

Excavation of an ancient wooden shipwreck discovered off Hoi An in late 2023 has yet to begin because authorities are completing procedures required under Vietnam's new Cultural Heritage Law.

More than 130 people in Dak Lak Province have joined classes in gong performance, xoang dancing and community tourism skills as part of efforts to preserve Ede culture and develop local livelihoods.

Fifteen buffaloes have secured places in the final of the 2026 Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival after qualifying bouts watched by more than 10,000 spectators.

Archaeologists have uncovered four well-preserved Cham kilns dating back to the second and third centuries at the ancient Chau Sa Citadel in central Vietnam.

A remote island commune in central Vietnam is home to more than 500 whale graves, preserving a centuries-old maritime tradition rooted in fishermen's spiritual beliefs.

More than 100 young overseas Vietnamese from 32 countries and territories took part in a Vietnamese language exchange programme in Hue on Friday as part of Vietnam Summer Camp 2026.

A free ca tru class held at Bich Cau Dao Quan, a historic and cultural site in Hanoi, is helping introduce the traditional art form to younger generations and international visitors.

Hue City has introduced a 72-hour limit on funeral services as part of new rules promoting more orderly, environmentally friendly and culturally appropriate funeral practices.

Hanoi has opened a new venue for water puppetry, ca tru and xam, expanding spaces for Vietnam's traditional performing arts

Vietnamese ballet students won four first prizes and several other awards at the 2026 Marie Taglioni Ballet Competition in St. Petersburg, marking the country's strongest performance at the event.

Dak Lak Province has opened its 2026 whistle kite and artistic kite festival, featuring around 100 kites as part of efforts to promote tourism and attract visitors.

The traditional craft of scenting tea with West Lake lotus flowers has been added to Vietnam's national intangible cultural heritage list.

The Soc Bom Bo historical site in Dong Nai has been granted national monument status, while a traditional rice-pounding practice has been added to Vietnam's national intangible heritage list.

Organisers of the Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 have added more than 2,000 seats for the event's fifth competition night after all grandstand tickets were sold out.

The scent of grilled herring has become a familiar summer feature along Quang Tri Province's coastline, attracting visitors and supporting fishing families.

A thunderstorm accompanied by strong winds damaged a riverside stage in Hue City on Thursday, forcing organisers to postpone the closing concert of the Hue International Music Week 2026.

Visitors to the Dong Thap Lotus Festival can enjoy hot-air balloon displays, ao dai parades, culinary experiences and exhibitions showcasing lotus-based products at the event running through June 21.

Residents of Hanoi's Phu Thuong Ward are working through the night to produce tonnes of traditional fermented rice wine ahead of the Doan Ngo Festival.

Archaeologists in Nghe An have identified more than 125 bronze artefacts dating to the Dong Son culture, describing the collection as a discovery of exceptional historical and archaeological value.