Cutural Exchange

With one hand holding her mobile phone in video recording mode and the other outstretched to prevent anyone from walking in front of her, Valentina Tereshkova was determined to capture every note of the flute performance by Tran Dinh Hung, a Vietnamese student studying in Saint Petersburg.

The thematic exhibition “From the patriotic young man Nguyen Tat Thanh to Ho Chi Minh - a symbol of national liberation” and Viet Nam Culture Day in Greece were officially opened in Athens, Greece, on June 24.

Meritorious Artist To Nga has achieved a new milestone in her career by becoming the only Vietnamese individual to be honoured with a gold cup at the April Spring Friendship Art Festival, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s prestigious annual international arts festival.

Around 250 young artists from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Viet Nam’s Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Noi and Da Nang will be competing in the 2026 Young Artists Friendship Festival and Competition (YAFF) in Da Nang from June 26 to 28.

The third edition of the “Melodies of Friendship” international cultural festival was held in Artyom city of Russia’s Primorye region on June 23, bringing together various ethnic communities to celebrate cultural diversity in the country’s Far East.

The third “Melody of Friendship” international cultural festival was held in Artyom city in Russia’s Primorye region, bringing together ethnic communities from various countries living, working and studying in Russia’s Far East, including Viet Nam.

Appreciating Brazil’s position and role as a major cultural centre of Latin America and an important strategic partner of Viet Nam in the region, Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi expressed his wish to work with Brazil to make cultural cooperation one of the bright spots in the Viet Nam-Brazil strategic partnership.

The Chinese Cultural Centre in Ha Noi, in collaboration with China's Guilin Tourism University, on June 18 hosted the event “Rich Colours of the Dragon Boat Festival, Fragrant Guangxi”, featuring a range of cultural activities to celebrate the traditional festival, known in Viet Nam as the Doan Ngo Festival.

The inauguration of the Korea–Viet Nam Cultural Exchange Centre and the Viet Nam–Korea Art Space in Daegu contributes to promoting cultural exchange, strengthening connections, and expanding opportunities for bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

An art programme entitled ‘Huong sac Việt Nam’ (Vietnamese Essence) was held in Higashiosaka city, Japan, on June 14 by the Vietnamese Association in the Kansai region in collaboration with the Vietnamese Consulate General in Osaka.

The Hue International Music Week 2026 opened on June 13 evening, bringing together leading artists and arts troupes from Viet Nam and abroad for six consecutive nights of performances.

Nhan Dan Newspaper, in coordination with the Embassy of India in Viet Nam, organised a ceremony in Ha Noi on June 13 to mark the International Day of Yoga 2026 under the theme of “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”.

The international short documentary film festival “Viet Culture in Motion” officially opened at the Saint-André des Arts cinema in Paris on June 11, opening a month-long programme of screenings and exchanges across European cities through July 5.

Viet Nam is among a select group of nations invited by organisers to participate in Aldea Global 2026 (Global Village 2026), a large-scale international cultural exchange programme taking place in Mexico City alongside the FIFA World Cup 2026.

A dedication ceremony for Cat Tuong Pagoda was held in Gwangju, the Republic of Korea, on June 7. The pagoda serves not only as a place of religious practice but also as a spiritual anchor, a cultural space and a bridge connecting the Vietnamese community in the RoK.

The Festival of Embassies - Food and Culture took place in a vibrant atmosphere in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, on June 6, with the participation of more than 60 countries.

The Cambodian News Agency (AKP) and several Cambodian media outlets have published articles highlighting efforts to preserve and promote the traditional cultural values of the Khmer ethnic community in Viet Nam.

A Vietnamese–Chinese Youth Language and Cultural Exchange was held on June 3 by the China Culture Centre in Ha Noi under the theme “Dialogue with Soulmates – Accompanying Children, Sharing Beautiful Language Together”.

The 2026 UN International Bazaar took place in New York on June 3, bringing together 60 booths from United Nations member states, including Viet Nam.

Bringing home one Team Championship Trophy along with 16 Gold Medals, 12 Silver Medals, and 4 Bronze Medals, Vietnamese chefs made a strong impression at the Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge 2026.