People’s Artist Quoc Hung and nearly 60 Vietnamese artists concluded their tour in Kazakhstan by participating in the Viet Nam-Kazakhstan Friendship Concert. The programme was organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Viet Nam in coordination with the Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan. It was held at the Astana National Opera and Ballet Theatre in Kazakhstan's capital city of Astana.
On May 7, the Hai Phong Women’s Union held the fourth Ao Dai Festival in a jubilant and festive atmosphere, marking the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of Hai Phong (13 May 1955 – 13 May 2025) and the 12th Red Flamboyant Flower Festival.
Venezuelan Sports Minister Franklin Cardillo on May 7 expressed his desire to strengthen cooperation with Viet Nam in the field of sports, particularly by introducing Vovinam, the Vietnamese traditional martial arts, into official training programmes in Venezuela, thereby making it the first country in Latin America to have a Vovinam martial arts school.
The Lam Dong Provincial People’s Committee will introduce the most distinctive features of the Central Highlands culture in Ha Noi through the “Lam Dong Culture Days in Ha Noi 2025” programme from May 16 to 18 at central locations in the capital.
The closing ceremony of the “Viet Nam in Me” writing contest took place at the World Mall Shopping Centre in Budapest on May 4, as an activit y to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Hungary.
The World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, featuring the participation of over 150 countries and international organisations, will run until October 13. With a fresh approach that harmoniously blends tradition and technology, Viet Nam has made a strong impression from the beginning, affirming its global integration through digital culture.
On the evening of May 2, the art programme “Song of Victory” took place at Ho Guom Theatre in Ha Noi, celebrating humanistic values and promoting a global message of peace, particularly emphasising the friendship between Vietnam and the Russian Federation.
On the morning of April 30, in the jubilant atmosphere marking the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, the Vietnam pavilion at EXPO 2025 in Osaka, Kansai (Japan), emerged as a centre of attention, drawing more than 5,000 visitors and extensive media coverage.
A large-scale cultural festival titled “Vietnamese Heart Festival – 50 Years Beating as One” will take place on May 3–4 at Hanazono Central Park in Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture, to mark the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s national reunification.
A photo exhibition highlighting the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos opened on April 25 at the Lao National Convention Centre in Vientiane, as part of State President Luong Cuong’s state visit to Laos.
The documentary 'Victory Vietnam' (Chien Thang Cua Viet Nam), directed by Swedish filmmaker Bo Öhlén, has been screened in Hanoi, as one of the activities to mark the 50 years of glory (April 30, 1975).
Just three days after its launch, the peak campaign commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025), initiated by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union under the theme “Peace is Truly Beautiful”, has rapidly and widely gained traction. As of the morning of April 24, the programme had garnered over 111 million views on TikTok alone.
The Vietnam Pavilion at EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai opened its doors to visitors on April 24, launching a series of cultural and promotional activities highlighting Vietnam’s image and development vision.
The seventh Republic of Korea (RoK) - Vietnam cultural exchange festival will be held in Suwon, the RoK, on May 3-4 to mark the 33rd anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries.
On April 21, the Political Department of the Hanoi Capital Command coordinated with the People’s Committee of Dong Anh District to organise an opening ceremony of an exhibition in Hanoi to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025).
The Voice of Vietnam will organise a special political artistic programme to celebrate 50 years of National Reunification at 8:00 p.m. on April 25, at the Hanoi Opera House.
From April 22 to 25, the People's Army Cinema will host a film week in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025).
A total of 115 artworks by students from the House of Art Centre are on display at the fine arts exhibition at the Exhibition House at 93 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. This creates a vibrant cultural rendezvous for children, families, and art lovers alike.
The Vietnamese community in China has hosted a fashion show of Vietnam's traditional dress 'ao dai' in Beijing as one of the activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations and the Year of China-Vietnam Humanistic Exchange 2025.
The Vietnamese Embassy’s booth was a standout attraction at the traditional Hari Raya Festival hosted by the Brunei Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 19, captivating guests with the enticing aroma of 'pho' (noodle soup) and 'nem ran' (fried spring rolls) crafted by famous Vietnamese restaurant Yi’s Nation.
On April 19, at the outdoor Inner Stage in the central zone of EXPO 2025 Osaka, the Vietnam Pavilion hosted a vibrant traditional art performance titled “The Beauty of Vietnam”, attracting a large number of Japanese and international visitors who came to enjoy and experience the cultural showcase.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy on April 18 hosted a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975), bringing together nearly 200 delegates.
For the first time, Vietnamese books have officially been placed on the shelves of Muntpunt Library - the largest public library in Brussels, marking a meaningful step in promoting the mother tongue of Vietnamese families in Belgium.
The Hanoi Creative Activities Coordination Centre of the Hanoi Museum on April 18 collaborated with Vietnamese and Japanese partners to organise a workshop entitled "Spring Meeting" aiming to promotes Vietnam-Japan cultural exchanges.
On April 18, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a press conference in Hanoi to announce activities in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025).
On April 18, the Dak Lak Museum officially opened an exhibition entitled “Colours of Dak Lak Culture” as part of activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025).
The Vietnamese Embassy in Brunei, in coordination with the University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD), hosted a Vietnam-Brunei Friendship Concert in the capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan on April 16.