Danang city is inviting photographers from Vietnam and around the world to showcase the city through their own lenses. A new international photography contest was launched on 10 September, aiming to capture not only its landmarks, but also its people, culture, and everyday life.
From Ly Dynasty dragons and lotus flowers to Dong Ho and Hang Trong folk paintings, young Vietnamese artists are giving traditional cultural symbols a fresh expression through ceramic mosaic art. Piece by piece, they are finding new ways to preserve the country’s heritage while connecting it with a younger generation.
From singing for local and international visitors to sharing their love of traditional melodies, folk artists in the Mekong Delta are keeping their cultural heritage alive. Despite modest and unpredictable earnings, their passion helps bring traditional music to new audiences and preserve it for future generations.
The second World Cultural Festival in Hanoi is in full swing at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, bringing together the distinctive cultures and cuisines of countries from around the world. The festival features 45 cultural spaces, 35 food stalls and 20 international art troupes. Performances and interactive activities offer visitors a taste of different traditions, music and cuisine.
Marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-UNESCO relations and the Vietnam - France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the first-ever Vietnamese Theatre Week will take place in Paris later this October. Bringing Vietnamese theatre to one of the world's major cultural capitals is a chance to showcase the richness of the country's performing arts, from traditional forms to contemporary works, while creating a new dialogue between Vietnamese and French artists.
Toc Tien will take "Em Tiên" or "The Fairy in Me" to Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 in Bangkok on 14 November, representing "The Sound of Vietnam". The song was selected from five entries performed during a spectacular live show showcasing a range of musical styles and moods.
Traditional artists are bringing heritage arts into schools, giving students the chance to learn performance techniques and experience cultural traditions first-hand. These classes are helping bring Vietnam's cultural heritage closer to younger generations.