Culture

An Indian Cultural Space was inaugurated at the Lam Dong Provincial Library on May 22, marking a meaningful step in cultural diplomacy and contributing to stronger friendship and cooperation between Viet Nam and India.

Thanks to technology, many unique cultural values once thought to lie dormant in museums have now been revitalised through creative products by artists, local people, and communities.

A cultural exchange programme held under the framework of “Ha Noi Culture Days in Moscow 2026” attracted large crowds of overseas Vietnamese, Russian guests and local residents in the Russian capital on May 21.

At the foot of the famous Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang City, friends from Viet Nam and Yunnan (China) enjoyed the aroma of coffee, sharing stories and memories of friendship, and looking forward to a brighter future of closer exchange and cooperation between the two countries.

The Viet Nam National Academy of Music has been awarded a record certificate by the Viet Nam Records Organisation (VietKings) for staging the artistic programme featuring the largest number of performers playing the ‘ty ba’ in Viet Nam — 133 players — in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Academy’s establishment (1956–2026).

From Lenin Stream and Karl Marx Mountain to the stone table where Uncle Ho once “translated the history of the Party on a precarious ledge”, Cao Bang Province today is continuing the journey of following in his footsteps with confidence and initiative. This land at the cradle of the revolution, preserving sacred historical values, is changing day by day with a strong aspiration to rise.

The Russia-Viet Nam Cultural Centre at the Herzen State Pedagogical University in Saint Petersburg has emerged as a dynamic hub for cultural exchange and career opportunities after nearly one year of operation.

The Buddhist art exhibition entitled “Early Summer Lotus IX”, an event celebrating Lord Buddha’s 2570th birthday, is scheduled to take place at Art Space, 42 Yet Kieu Street, Ha Noi on May 24.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, in coordination with Viet Nam Television and the Viet Nam Association of Photographic Artists, launched the “Happy Viet Nam 2026” Human Rights Communications Awards.

The Association for the Protection of Vietnamese Music Performing Artists (APPA) on May 20 presented the commemorative medal “For the Cause of Vietnamese Music Performance” to artists who have made significant contributions to the country’s performing arts.

The Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House and Cuba’s Fidel Castro Ruz Centre have agreed to coordinate the publication of "Obras Escogidas" by Raúl Castro (selected works), marking a significant joint effort to preserve and promote the Cuban leader’s ideological legacy while deepening bilateral ties.

As part of Viet Nam Week in Saint Petersburg and the 6th Vietnamese Language and Culture Festival, a cultural exchange programme for secondary school pupils entitled “Feeling Viet Nam with the Heart” was held enthusiastically in Saint Petersburg, Russia, with the participation of more than 150 students.

An arts programme entitled ‘His Name Shines Forever’ was staged at the Au Co Theatre in Ha Noi on May 19 to mark the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (1890–2026).

Marking the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890–May 19, 2026), the Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House has introduced to readers a wide range of notable publications on his life, career, ideology, morality, and lifestyle.

The 2026 Sen Village Festival officially opened at Sen Village Stadium in Kim Lien Commune, Nghe An Province on the evening of May 18, launching a series of events marking the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – 2026).

On the evening of May 17, at the Pac Bo Special National Relic Site, the Cao Bang Provincial People’s Committee, the Viet Nam National Drama Theatre and Heritage World Magazine organised a free performance of a special artistic programme about President Ho Chi Minh.

On the morning of May 18, in Ha Noi, the Institute of Social Sciences Information under Viet Nam Academy of Social Sciences opened the exhibition space on EFEO Documentary Heritage to introduce and spread the value of the rare documentary collection transferred to Viet Nam by the French School of the Far East (EFEO) in 1957.

Every May, people from across Viet Nam make their way to Kim Lien Commune in Nghe An Province. It was here, 136 years ago, that national hero Ho Chi Minh was born — the beloved leader who made Vietnamese nation, people, and homeland shine brightly.

On April 24, the National Assembly adopted Resolution No. 28/2026/QH16 on the development of Viet Nam’s culture, containing many breakthrough measures, including permission for the pilot establishment of Cultural and Arts Funds under a public-private partnership model.

Ha Noi is home to hundreds of sites associated with the life and revolutionary activities of President Ho Chi Minh. The places he visited, the people he met, and the stories he shared with fellow citizens remain invaluable lessons in revolutionary morality. The Party committees, authorities, and people of the capital have always treasured and preserved these historical sites so that the lessons they embody will endure for generations to come.