CULTURE AND SPORT

Thousands gathered at Trang An in Ninh Binh Province on May 3 for the annual festival marking the reopening of the forest, a ritual blending cultural heritage with environmental protection.

Vietnam’s U17 team have arrived in Jeddah to begin final preparations for the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup, where they face a challenging group stage.

Striking moments from Vietnam’s reunification anniversary have been recreated in Dantri’s “Vietnam in my eyes” photo contest, which has attracted more than 500 entries after two weeks.

Hue City plans to invest more than VND 80 billion (around USD 3 million) in an artistic lighting project for its Imperial Citadel and surrounding heritage areas.

General Secretary and State President To Lam attended a flag-raising ceremony and peace festival at the Hien Luong-Ben Hai special national relic site in Quang Tri Province on April 29.

A heritage-themed train in Hanoi has launched a special journey recreating memories of Vietnam’s Reunification Day (April 30).

South Korean First Lady Kim Hae Kyung tried making Vietnamese savoury pancakes (banh xeo) at a small Hanoi eatery after lunching there with President Lee Jae Myung during their visit to Vietnam.

Thousands gathered at Hung Kings Memorial Temple in Long Binh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, on April 26 for the Hung Kings Commemoration.

British cave explorers have discovered five Neolithic stone axes dating back 6,000-8,000 years in Hang En Cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, indicating prehistoric habitation in the area.

Tens of thousands of visitors travelled to the Hung Temple historical site on April 25 to offer incense and pay tribute ahead of the Hung Kings Commemoration Day.

The southern province of Dong Thap has planned to build a VND 700 billion (USD 26.6 million) museum in the Dong Thap Muoi wetland region, to preserve Oc Eo culture.

Vietnam U17 made history on April 24 by defeating Malaysia U17 3-0 in the final to claim the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship and secure their fourth regional title.

The central city of Hue has opened its Imperial Citadel to night-time visitors during the peak holiday season, featuring the free-entry programme Mystical Royal Court.

Vietnam’s first lady hosted South Korea’s first lady at a cultural visit in Hanoi, featuring traditional water puppetry and showcasing Vietnam’s rich heritage.

The Him Lam Resistance Centre (Beatrice) historical site in the northern province of Dien Bien will open to visitors from April 28.

A street exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City is displaying 153 photographs capturing Vietnam’s plains, border regions and islands, celebrating national milestones and cultural identity.

A new museum near Cam Ranh Bay will display rare artefacts and documents about Truong Sa, aiming to affirm maritime sovereignty and promote national pride.

Nearly 100 Thai women performing a traditional hair washing ritual at a festival in Lai Chau Province have captured widespread attention, highlighting a unique cultural practice.

Hotels near Hung Temple in Phu Tho Province are fully booked ahead of the Hung Kings festival, which is expected to attract up to seven million visitors this year.