Culture

Language is not only a tool for communication but also a powerful cultural bridge connecting communities. With the inspiring message “Languages Unite,” European Day of Languages 2026 will officially open in Ha Noi on September 26, promising a colourful journey of discovery in the heart of the capital.

Alongside content innovation, digital transformation, and copyright protection, models that bring books closer to the community are fostering a robust reading culture, while also requiring innovation in Ho Chi Minh City’s publishing and distribution market to gradually transform publishing into a modern cultural industry.

Winners of the “Today’s Talents” short film competition were honoured at a ceremony held in Ha Noi on September 17.

Instead of absorbing history solely through books or guided commentary, an increasing number of young people are actively stepping into historical spaces, interacting with artifacts, experiencing the stories, and discovering their own personal connections.

The intersection of contemporary demands and heritage is creating products with a distinctive local identity. Many brands in Viet Nam have drawn on traditional materials, craftsmanship, and cultural stories to develop products in the field of creative design.

To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is going to organise the “Mid-Autumn Festival 2026” programme at the Viet Nam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts, at No. 2 Hoa Lu Street, Hai Ba Trung Ward, Ha Noi on September 23 and 24.

The Viet Nam Ao Dai Cultural Association’s Dak Lak Provincial Branch Association has recently held its launch ceremony, attended by Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, creating an additional space to connect ao dai enthusiasts, artisans, artists, designers and the community in the journey of preserving and creating, and bringing traditional cultural values into contemporary life.

Vietnamese cultural performances, along with the distinctive flavours of Vietnamese tea and coffee, made a strong impression at the Asialicious Carnival 2026 in Toronto, Canada, opening prospects for Viet Nam to become a featured theme at next year’s festival.

On September 15, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism launched the “Ban Sac Programme”, aiming to contribute to spreading Vietnamese cultural values on digital platforms, while encouraging the application of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in creating, exploring and promoting national culture.

Actors Lien Binh Phat and Do Thi Hai Yen, along with production designer La Quy Tung of the film “Ky Nam Inn”, were honoured at the IIIFF International Independent Film Festival, held from September 11 to 16 in Madrid, Spain.

From September 11 to 13, the exhibition booth organised by Nhan Dan Newspaper at the 91st L’Humanité Festival vividly recreated the journey of the great President Ho Chi Minh in seeking a path to national salvation and introduced Viet Nam in the new era, becoming a highlight that attracted large numbers of international friends and overseas Vietnamese.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Sri Lanka, in coordination with Sheraton Colombo Hotel, has successfully organised the “Sips of Viet Nam” and “Soul of Viet Nam” programme to showcase the distinctive features of Vietnamese culinary culture and coffee.

The 2026 traditional mid-autumn festival market in the Old Quarter will take place from September 11 to 25, under the theme “Honouring, Preserving and Spreading the Values of the Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival”.

The economic and cultural diplomacy and trade promotion event, themed “Viet Nam Day 2026: Discover Viet Nam – Connect Kyushu”, was held in Fukuoka city, Fukuoka Prefecture, over the weekend.

The special art programme “Uncle Ho - Two sacred words” was performed free of charge for the public and visitors from across the country at the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Ha Noi on September 12. Nearly 400 Party members and residents of Ha Noi, together with visitors from other localities attended the programme.

Amid Ha Noi’s autumn days and pleasant weather, Hang Ma Street is once again bustling, adorned in a vibrant array of colours in preparation for the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. With just two weeks to go until the Mid-Autumn Festival, the street has become busier than usual, attracting large numbers of residents and visitors.

The second Thang Long–Ha Noi Festival 2026, under the theme “Heritage Flow”, officially opened at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Ba Dinh Ward on the evening of September 11.

The National Documentary and Scientific Film Studio, in collaboration with EUNIC (European Union National Institutes for Culture), will continue its journey of bringing outstanding documentaries to audiences in Ha Noi from September 18–26 and Ho Chi Minh City from September 18–25.

Located on Tran Hung Dao Street in Ha Noi, a 200-square-metre experiential space, dubbed the “Spice Museum”, has opened its doors for the first time, taking visitors on a journey to explore the world of spices through modern interactive technology combined with unique physical experiences.

The Embassy of Chile in Viet Nam held the opening ceremony of Chilean Film Week 2026 at the National Cinema Centre in Ha Noi on September 10. The event was organised as part of activities marking the 55th anniversary of the establishment of Chile–Viet Nam diplomatic relations.