FORESTIVAL 2026 blends music with conservation

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FORESTIVAL 2026 blends music with conservation

03/06/2026

01:55

This year's FORESTIVAL 2026, with the theme “Dawn Warriors”, has brought tens of thousands of visitors to Ninh Bình province, where music, heritage and nature come together in a message of forest protection. With modern performances set against an ancient landscape, the festival invites young audiences to see nature not just as a backdrop, but as something worth protecting.

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Yangbay waterfall welcomes visitors to mountain retreat

Culture 02:08

In Khanh Hoa Province, just 40 kilometers from the coastal city of Nha Trang, lies a destination with a distinctly different charm. Unlike more powerful cascades, Yang Bay Waterfall flows like a soft ribbon, carries a gentle, tranquil beauty, offering a sense of peace to anyone who visits.

Enjoy Da Nang 2026 kicks off

Culture 02:03

Enjoy Da Nang 2026 officially opened on Thursday evening at My Khe Beach. The five-day festival features cultural events, cuisine, sport and entertainment across the city’s coastal areas. It began with a large outdoor performance celebrating the culture and history of the Quang region

Nine-spurred chicken: from legend to livelihood

Culture 03:24

Now we'd like to turn your attention to something that's very special to every Vietnamese. Almost every Vietnamese grows up with the ancient legend of the battle between the Mountain God and the Water God.

Enjoy Da Nang Festival showcases sunrise fish market

Culture 02:35

A new early-morning experience is giving visitors the chance to observe the daily routine of a fishing community as part of the Enjoy Da Nang Festival 2026. From watching fishermen bring in their catch to exploring a fish market that forms directly on the beach, the activity offers a closer look at the livelihoods and coastal culture behind the city's tourism image.

Rural food market adds local flavour to enjoy Da Nang

Culture 02:37

The 2026 Enjoy Da Nang Festival officially kicks off on 23 July with a wide range of activities. However, ahead of the opening ceremony, one of its first attractions is already welcoming visitors. A rural-style food market is bringing together some of Central Vietnam's best-known specialities, offering an early taste of the festival's culinary and cultural experiences.

Film week honours war invalids and martyrs

Culture 02:28

Commemorating the 79th War Invalids and Martyrs' Day, a special film week has officially opened at the National Cinema Centre in Hanoi, featuring free public screenings across nearly 200 commercial cinemas nationwide. Showcasing six iconic revolutionary films, the event offers audiences a powerful opportunity to revisit the nation's heroic history and appreciate the value of peace.