Culture

In recent times, the fact that several major Indian film projects have simultaneously chosen locations such as Quang Tri, Ninh Binh, Da Nang, and Cao Bang has opened up significant opportunities to promote the image of Viet Nam and its people.

The opening ceremony of the Viet Nam Film Week – The Journey of Light took place on at Le Grand Rex, the largest cinema in Europe and a cultural icon of Paris, on the evening of December 5.

Formed through thousands of years of accumulated natural energy, agarwood is believed to have the ability to open the mind and connect people with one another, and to the spiritual world. In fact, agarwood has shaped a unique cultural identity for local people.

Viet Nam Happy Fest 2025 takes place at the Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian zone in Ha Noi from December 5 to 7.

The Viet Nam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA) held the awards ceremony and opened the exhibition of the 13th International Photo Contest 2025 at the Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology in Ha Noi on December 5, offering the public a colourful photographic art space that reflects creativity and international integration.

According to the Japan Foundation in Viet Nam, the Japanese Film Festival 2025 will take place from December 12, 2025, to January 25, 2026 in Ha Noi, Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang.

The Ha Noi Department of Culture and Sports organised the conference “Festivals in the Creative City” themed “Shaping the Future – Best Practices and Development Framework from Ha Noi and the UNESCO Creative Cities Network” on December 5.

From heritage resources, many localities have developed tourism, services and creative industries, generating economic benefits. Heritage has become a dynamic asset, fostering sustainable growth.

The World Tea Fest 2025 officially opened at Lam Vien Square, Xuan Huong–Da Lat Ward, Lam Dong Province, on December 5, aiming to elevate the Vietnamese tea brand.

Mong Cultural Festival will be held at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) on December 13, showcasing an exhibition and performance space rich in the cultural identity of Mong communities from various regions.

An exhibition opened at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Ha Noi on December 5, spotlighting the faithful friendship shared by the Vietnamese and Cuban peoples.

From late October to November 2025, the cities of Hue and Da Nang have experienced consecutive historic floods, causing two World Cultural Heritage sites, the Complex of Hue Monuments, and Hoi An Ancient Town to be submerged in water for a long time, leading to some serious damages.

According to the Japan-Viet Nam Trade Association, the 2026 Tet Viet Festival will take place at Rinku Ice Park in Osaka, Japan, on January 24 and 25, 2026.

The “Pho Day 2025” festival will officially take place in Ho Chi Minh City on December 13 and 14. With more than 20,000 bowls of pho expected to be served, the event is projected to attract around 100,000 visitors.

Throughout its nearly 80 years of establishment and development, the patriotic emulation movement has always been an important driving force, fostering the spirit of dedication, responsibility, and creativity among officials, civil servants, public employees, artists, coaches, and athletes across the cultural, sports, and tourism sector.

Ho Chi Minh City has inaugurated an lighting project for several cultural heritage sites in the city, aiming to attract visitors at night.

Director and producer Van Nguyen is among the artists deeply devoted to preserving and promoting Vietnamese cultural identity. He was recently honoured as the “Director for the Mission of Preserving UNESCO Cultural Values 2025” in Tokyo (Japan). For him, the way to “reach” young audiences is to blend heritage and tradition with modern technology.

To Quoc Trong Tim: The Concert Film, produced under the direction of Nhan Dan Newspaper and co-produced with Sun Bright Art Creative and Event JSC, is now available for free streaming on the VieON platform from December 5.

Singer An Thu An of the Military Region 1 Art Troupe has recently attracted widespread attention on social media in both Viet Nam and Laos after taking part in cultural exchange activities between the Viet Nam People’s Army and the Lao armed forces marking the 50th anniversary of Lao National Day.

The Viet Nam Cultural Heritage Association held the awards ceremony for the 2nd Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Through Painting Contest 2025 in Ha Noi on December 3.