Culture

The 2026 ‘Spring Colours’ photo contest showcased diverse works capturing the spirit of spring, offering fresh, warm and deeply humanistic perspectives.

Hue is rolling out cultural, culinary and coastal tourism events this April under Hue Festival 2026, as the city looks to draw visitors during the peak holiday period.

Quang Tri authorities have approved a VND 1 trillion (USD 38 million) museum project aimed at preserving wartime artefacts and promoting reconciliation and peace.

Ha Long Carnival 2026 will return on April 30 with a revamped format, turning the coastal city into a sprawling night-time stage of light, music and interactive performance.

Vietnam will, for the first time, participate in the Venice Art Biennale in Italy with an independent art project and dedicated exhibition space.

Danang will open its 2026 beach season with a nine-day festival from April 25 to May 3, featuring cultural, sporting and culinary events across key coastal sites.

An exhibition featuring paintings created by Vietnamese Emperor Ham Nghi during his years of living in exile will be showcased in Hanoi this April.

Hanoi plans to build a new theatre with up to 2,500 seats, with estimated investment of about VND 2 trillion (about USD 75.94 million) in the 2026-2030 period.

Vietnam will host Miss Heritage Global 2026 in August, marking the first time the international pageant is staged in the country and in Asia.

A striking image of a fisherman in Hoi An has won the top prize at a major photography competition in the UK, beating more than 14,500 entries.

Two gold-plated crosses have been hoisted to the top of Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, marking a major milestone in its long-running restoration.

Authorities in Ca Mau Province have approved a USD 615,700 project to renovate the Cao Van Lau Theatre and Cultural Exhibition Centre, known for its distinctive three conical-hat design.

A contemporary ballet inspired by Vietnamese folk culture will premiere at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on March 29, offering a fresh take on classical performance.

A mega concert featuring popular artists from famous TV reality shows will headline the opening ceremony of National Tourism Year-Gia Lai 2026, promising an energetic night for young audiences.

Quang Ninh will organise a summer tourism week featuring 14 large-scale cultural, artistic, sporting and tourism activities that will create a vibrant festive atmosphere across the province.

The Russian State Ballet, one of Russia's most distinguished ballet companies, will present three performances in late March at the Ho Guom Opera House, marking its second visit to Vietnam.

A 97-year-old Hmong craftswoman from northern Vietnam has gone viral after a short video of her greeting a foreign visitor attracted millions of views online.

Restoration work is under way on Can Chanh Palace in Hue’s Forbidden Purple City, a key Nguyen Dynasty structure destroyed 79 years ago.

Authorities in Vietnam have clarified that the upcoming holidays for Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day, Reunification Day and May Day will not create a nine-day break as widely shared on social media.