Culture

Residents in Danang City are flocking to a traditional once-a-year market selling medicinal leaves ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival, a long-standing custom believed to promote health and wellbeing.

Lao Cai Province is stepping up preparations for a series of cultural and sporting events in the second half of the year as it seeks to attract more visitors and promote local tourism.

The Dalat Flower Festival will return in December with 11 flagship events and artistic performances aimed at attracting visitors from across Vietnam and abroad.

A 120-year-old wooden house in Tay Ninh Province has preserved much of its original architecture, offering a rare glimpse into the elegance of Hue-style traditional homes from the Nguyen Dynasty era.

A Vietnamese tailoring team worked through the night to complete two traditional ao dai outfits for the wife of Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul during her official visit to Vietnam.

Lam Dong authorities are seeking to revoke Gougah Waterfall's national scenic site status, citing significant changes to its landscape.

Authorities in Haiphong City have approved a VND 1.16 trillion (USD 44 million) project to restore and enhance the historic Kiep Bac Temple complex.

Nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains and forests, My Son Sanctuary in Danang preserves remarkable historical and cultural values while attracting visitors from Vietnam and around the world.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and a senior Thai delegation enjoyed traditional Vietnamese dishes during a lunch in Hanoi on June 8.

The spouse of Vietnam’s prime minister hosted the spouses of the Lao, Cambodian and Thai prime ministers at Hanoi’s Temple of Literature on June 8.

Visitors to Hue during Festival 2026 will be able to explore lotus-themed cultural activities, traditional crafts and culinary experiences at the Hue Lotus Festival.

Dong Thap Province on Friday opened its fruit festival, with local authorities aiming to turn the event into a major annual attraction for the Mekong Delta region.

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.