Cutural Exchange

The melody of “Tien Quan Ca” (The Marching Song) rang out as the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), conducted by Sir Antonio Pappano, opened the Viet Nam Airlines Classic-Ha Noi Concert 2026 at Ho Guom Opera House on the evening of October 2.

The second Cultures of the World Festival in Ha Noi 2026 is bringing together the cultural colours of Viet Nam and 50 countries, turning the capital into a vibrant space for cultural exchange from October 1-4.

Against the heritage backdrop of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in the heart of Ha Noi, melodies of Vietnamese traditional folk music blended with music from around the world on October 2 evening, creating a vibrant and colourful artistic tapestry.

On the evenings of October 2 and 3, at Ho Guom Theatre in Ha Noi, the Viet Nam Airlines Classic-Ha Noi Concert 2026 (VACC 2026) will return with the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), taking classical music lovers on a journey through the richly colourful sounds of Lyadov, Mozart and Tchaikovsky.

On October 2, the Ho Chi Minh City University of Theatre and Cinema held the closing ceremony and awards presentation of the YOUTH CINEFEST 2026.

Towards the 35th anniversary of the establishment of Viet Nam-Korea diplomatic relations (1992-2027) and the APEC 2027 Economic Leaders’ Meeting in the Phu Quoc special administrative region, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Viet Nam and the An Giang Provincial People’s Committee are co-hosting the “Viet Nam-Korea Cultural Day in Phu Quoc 2026” from October 3-4.

The first-ever Vietnamese Theatre Week in France, "Viet Nam en Scène," will take place in Paris from October 24 to 31, 2026.

With traditional Vietnamese musical instruments preserved and displayed at the Guangxi Museum of Ethnic Music, alongside cooperation programmes in education and performance, Guangxi Arts University in China is helping to bring Viet Nam’s distinctive cultural values closer to international audiences while creating bridges for cultural exchange between the peoples of the two countries.

The Asia-Pacific Dialogue on Heritage and Authenticity adopted the Ha Noi Document on Heritage and Authenticity with broad consensus.

OPEN TEAM, comprising three Lao and Cambodian students from Ho Chi Minh City Open University, has won first prize at the 2026 National Vietnamese-Speaking Competition for Foreigners, held in Da Nang City.

The 2026 Culture and Education Dialogue, themed “Ode to Peace”, took place in Athens, Greece, on September 22, creating a space for dialogue and cooperation among organisations within the non-governmental UNESCO movement in Viet Nam, Europe, and North America in the fields of culture, education, and heritage preservation.

Over the years, care for children in border, mountainous areas and ethnic-inhabited areas of Dong Nai City has always received attention from Party committees and authorities at all levels, sectors, localities and the armed forces.

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.

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 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.

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.

Entering its 34th season in Viet Nam, GBA Oktoberfest Viet Nam 2026, the largest German beer festival in Southeast Asia, will continue to offer an opportunity to experience distinctive aspects of German cultural life through cuisine, beer, music, and community exchange, with events scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Ha Noi from September 24 to October 10.

The President Ho Chi Minh Relic Site at the Presidential Palace, in coordination with the Consulate General of Viet Nam in Kunming, China, have organised a series of activities, aiming to honour President Ho Chi Minh and promote the traditional solidarity between the two nations.

As part of the official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man and his spouse, along with the Vietnamese high-ranking delegation, on September 7, Viet Nam National Assembly President’s spouse Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga and RoK National Assembly Speaker’s spouse Cho Mi-seon visited the National Assembly Museum of the RoK in Seoul.