In Đồng Nai Province, artists are working to preserve Hát Bội, the traditional form of classical drama that once thrived across southern Việt Nam, by passing their craft on to younger generations. At An Hòa Communal House in Biên Hòa City, performers and residents recently gathered for a rare and vibrant staging, highlighting ongoing efforts to keep the centuries-old art alive.
As Việt Nam develops more distinctive cultural tourism experiences, new ways of engaging with local identity are emerging beyond museums and heritage sites. In Hà Nội, some cafés are offering visitors a different way to discover the city's culture.
From Praha, Warsaw, Trnava and Vienna, the Phở Cultural Roadshow Europe 2026 has brought Vietnamese communities across Europe together through a shared symbol, Vietnamese Phở.
Thousands of K-pop fans gathered in Hà Nội over the weekend for the K-pop Lovers Festival 2026. The event offered more than just a showcase of music, it also highlighted the growing cultural partnership between Việt Nam and South Korea and created new opportunities for young Vietnamese talent.
A French Riviera-inspired celebration marked France's National Day at the Résidence de France in Hồ Chí Minh city, bringing together French, Vietnamese, and international guests for an evening of culture, cuisine, and networking. The event also highlighted the growing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between France and Việt Nam.
Today, preserving heritage is no longer just about protecting the past. It's also about making it accessible and meaningful to new generations. In Huế, the Bách Hoa Bộ Hành programme is doing just that, transforming Vietnamese traditional attire, known as “Việt phục”, into a living cultural experience within the Imperial Citadel.
The Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival came to a spectacular close on Saturday night, 11 July, as finalists China and Portugal lit up the Hàn River in the competition's grand finale. But some of the biggest celebrations weren't inside the ticketed grandstands. They were happening outside, where thousands gathered to experience the festival in their own way.