Sunday, 04/10/2026
Sunday, 04/10/2026
2nd Cultures of the World Festival opens in vibrant celebration

2nd Cultures of the World Festival opens in vibrant celebration

VOV.VN - The second Cultures of the World Festival officially opened on the evening of October 1 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel special national relic site, unfolding amid a colorful convergence of Vietnamese and global cultures on stage.

Vietnam seeks UNESCO assessment for Delacour's langur cultural-ecological landscape

Vietnam seeks UNESCO assessment for Delacour's langur cultural-ecological landscape

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO has requested the UNESCO World Heritage Centre to conduct a preliminary assessment of the dossier for the Van Long - Kim Bang - Tam Chuc cultural and ecological landscape of the Delacour's langur, ahead of an official nomination bid.

Traditional and contemporary Vietnamese performing arts to be presented in France

Traditional and contemporary Vietnamese performing arts to be presented in France

VOV.VN - "Vietnam Theater Week in France" will be launched in Paris from October 24 to 31, bringing traditional and contemporary Vietnamese performing arts to French audiences, the overseas Vietnamese community, and international friends.

Tam Chuc scenic complex aims for World Heritage designation

Tam Chuc scenic complex aims for World Heritage designation

VOV.VN - A UNESCO delegation surveyed the Tam Chuc tourist area to evaluate its outstanding natural landscape, cultural heritage, and biodiversity values, aiming to build a World Heritage nomination dossier as part of the Asia-Pacific Dialogue on Heritage and Authenticity.

World Culture Festival 2026 in Hanoi to offer free screenings of 16 films

World Culture Festival 2026 in Hanoi to offer free screenings of 16 films

VOV.VN - Sixteen Vietnamese and international films will be screened free of charge at the second Cultures of the World Festival in Hanoi from October 2-4, giving audiences a chance to explore diverse cultures through cinema.

“Life, Death and Neon” wins UOB Painting of the Year 2026 in Vietnam

“Life, Death and Neon” wins UOB Painting of the Year 2026 in Vietnam

VOV.VN - The artwork ‘Sự sống, sự chết và đèn neon’ (Life, death and neon) by artist Le The Lam, inspired by childhood memories of a martyrs' cemetery, has won the top prize at the UOB Painting of the Year 2026 competition in Vietnam, worth VND500 million.

"Sac Viet" Ao Dai collection shines in India's Uttar Pradesh

"Sac Viet" Ao Dai collection shines in India's Uttar Pradesh

VOV.VN - At the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2026 in India, artisan and designer Doan Trang introduced her "Sac Viet" (Colors of Vietnam) Ao Dai collection, bringing traditional heritage and cultural values to international friends.

Bao Loc silk and memories of Hue take centre stage at Paris Fashion Week

Bao Loc silk and memories of Hue take centre stage at Paris Fashion Week

VOV.VN - Vietnamese designer Nguyen Phuc Tuan has presented 31 designs featuring Bao Loc silk as the primary material, drawing on Hue’s rain, the Perfume River, Truong Tien Bridge and memories of the former imperial capital at Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027.

Hanoi Dialogue adopts Outcome Document on Heritage and Authenticity

Hanoi Dialogue adopts Outcome Document on Heritage and Authenticity

VOV.VN - The Asia-Pacific Dialogue on Heritage and Authenticity 2026 has adopted the Hanoi Outcome Document on Heritage and Authenticity, highlighting the region’s diverse approaches to authenticity and the central role of communities in safeguarding heritage.

Kinh Thien Palace model offers close-up look at Thang Long heritage reconstruction

Kinh Thien Palace model offers close-up look at Thang Long heritage reconstruction

VOV.VN - A thematic exhibition in Hanoi is presenting the history, archaeological evidence and research behind Kinh Thien Palace, the principal ceremonial hall of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, highlighting questions of authenticity in heritage reconstruction.

Vietnamese tea, cuisine promoted in Greece

Vietnamese tea, cuisine promoted in Greece

Vietnamese tea and cuisine were promoted in Greece through a series of cultural and promotional activities held in Athens and Piraeus.

Hanoi's 2026 International Culinary Culture Festival to feature over 90 booths

Hanoi's 2026 International Culinary Culture Festival to feature over 90 booths

VOV.VN - The International Culinary Culture Festival 2026 is scheduled to take place from November 21 to 22 at the Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound in Hanoi, expected to feature over 90 booths representing foreign embassies, international organizations, local diplomatic services, and businesses.

Miss Grand International relocates 2027 host country from Vietnam to Thailand

Miss Grand International relocates 2027 host country from Vietnam to Thailand

VOV.VN - Miss Grand International (MGI) has announced that its 2027 pageant will be held in Thailand instead of Vietnam as previously planned, marking the 15th anniversary of the contest.

Top leader attends groundbreaking ceremony for Kinh Thien Palace restoration project

Top leader attends groundbreaking ceremony for Kinh Thien Palace restoration project

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam attended a groundbreaking ceremony for a project on conservation, restoration and rehabilitation of Kinh Thien Palace at the World Heritage Site of Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi on September 29.

Vietnamese painting sells for US$3.69 million at Sotheby’s Hong Kong

Vietnamese painting sells for US$3.69 million at Sotheby’s Hong Kong

VOV.VN - “Conversation d’élégantes au Jardin” by Vietnamese painter Vu Cao Dam has sold for HK$28.96 million (US$3.69 million) at Sotheby’s Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction in Hong Kong on September 28, marking a notable milestone for Vietnamese art in the international auction market.

Vietnamese artist shines in first solo exhibition in China

Vietnamese artist shines in first solo exhibition in China

Paintings, sculptures and installations inspired by clouds and sky and created by Vietnamese artist Tia-Thuy Nguyen are on display at the Almine Rech gallery in Shanghai, China.

Vietnam, China artists to share stage in Hanoi music exchange

Vietnam, China artists to share stage in Hanoi music exchange

VOV.VN - Vietnamese and Chinese artists will come together for a joint concert at Hanoi’s Ho Guom Opera on October 1 to mark the 77th anniversary of China’s National Day and highlight artistic exchanges between the two countries.

Japanese Ikebana performance 'Sazanami Vol.1' brings 'Moon Waves' to Hanoi

Japanese Ikebana performance 'Sazanami Vol.1' brings 'Moon Waves' to Hanoi

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum recently hosted the inaugural "Sazanami Vol.1" event themed “ Sóng Trăng," (Moon Waves) introducing Japanese Ikebana art to the public through a live performance by Professor Furukawa Hirotaka from the Ikenobo Central Institute of Japan.

Vietnam puts heritage authenticity at the heart of sustainable development

Vietnam puts heritage authenticity at the heart of sustainable development

VOV.VN - Vietnam is placing heritage authenticity at the heart of its approach to sustainable development, emphasising respect for historical truth, cultural diversity and community participation as key principles for safeguarding heritage and supporting long-term development.

Hanoi hosts Asia-Pacific dialogue on authenticity and heritage conservation

Hanoi hosts Asia-Pacific dialogue on authenticity and heritage conservation

VOV.VN - The Asia-Pacific Dialogue on Heritage and Authenticity opened in Hanoi on September 28, drawing leading experts and heritage officials for policy discussions on conservation and heritage authenticity.