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On October 17, the Embassy of Chile in Viet Nam organised a Chilean gastronomy showcase featuring the country’s renowned pork, salmon, and world-famous wines.

From the dazzling stage at My Dinh Stadium on the night of August 10, filled with a sea of flags and flowers, to today’s silver screen, “Homeland in Our Hearts: The Concert Film”—released on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2)—continues the emotional journey of pride and love for the Fatherland.

Born and raised among the rocky mountains of Dong Van, Vang Thi De grew up to the rhythmic sound of the spinning wheel and the steady clatter of the weaving shuttle in her small home. For her, hemp fabric is more than just something to wear, but rather the soul and memory of generations of H’Mong women.

The Hai Phong People’s Committee on the evening of October 12 held a ceremony to mark the 725th anniversary of the death of national hero Tran Quoc Tuan (1300–2025), launch the Autumn Festival of Con Son – Kiep Bac and announce the outstanding universal value of the Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac heritage complex.

The first World Culture Festival in Ha Noi officially concluded on the evening of October 12 with a vibrant artistic programme at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, the Thang Long – Ha Noi Heritage Conservation Centre.

The promotion and invitation of Indian enterprises to attend the Viet Nam Autumn Fair 2025, scheduled to take place from October 26 to November 5, in Ha Noi, marks a concrete step in the strategy to expand cooperation between Viet Nam and India, contributing to the goal of raising bilateral trade turnover to 20 billion USD in the coming years.

As many cultural heritages in Viet Nam face the risk of deterioration due to the effects of nature, time, and human negligence, heritage preservation has become an urgent task. Relying solely on domestic resources makes it difficult to achieve effective conservation.

The symposium titled “Vietnamese Literature after 1975: Achievements, Issues, and Prospects” organised by the Viet Nam Writers’ Association on October 6, reviewed achievements, acknowledged limitations, and outlined future directions for national literature.

The “Autumn Shades” Fine Arts and Photography Exhibition will take place, at the Thanh Dong Babeeni Art Centre (Le Thanh Nghi Ward, Hai Phong City), on October 11.

Ha Noi organised a ceremony to confer the certificate of National Intangible Cultural Heritage on the La Phu Village Festival, at the precinct of La Phu Communal House, on the evening of October 5.

The Mid-Autumn Festival of 2025 is taking place in Hoi An ancient town, Da Nang city, from October 3–6 with a variety of festive lantern shows, lion dances, lantern processions, and outdoor performances, offering residents and visitors a vibrant celebration rich in cultural identity.

Home to more than 500 Vietnamese-language books, the Vietnamese Bookcase at Phat Tich Pagoda in Vientiane has become a familiar destination for students of the pagoda’s free Vietnamese classes, serving as a bridge nurturing a love for the Vietnamese language, culture, and knowledge among the Lao community.

Amid the bustling rhythm of urban life, the horse-hat craft village of Phu Gia stands as a tranquil note, preserving the traditional beauty of ancient Binh Dinh.

On these days, millions of Vietnamese children eagerly await the Mid-Autumn Festival — a festival for children and a time of reunion and gathering which falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month annually.

The Ha Noi Department of Culture and Sports opened the 10th Ha Noi Book Fair 2025 themed “Thang Long – Ha Noi – Aspiring to rise” in the Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian area on October 3 to mark the 71st anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital (October 10, 1954 – October 10, 2025)

Musician Tran Tien secured the Grand Prize at the 18th Bui Xuan Phai - For the Love of Ha Noi Awards 2025 with "songs deeply imbued with the cultural essence of the Red River, the Old Quarter and Doai Region.

Author exchanges, new book launches, book introductions, and reader appreciation promotions will take place from October 3 to 5 at the Ly Thai To Statue Flower Garden area, within the framework of Ha Noi Book Fair 2025.

The Lam Dong Hot Air Balloon and Arts Festival 2025 will officially takes place at Lam Vien Square and the Da Lat Opera House, from October 24 to 26.

Viet Nam is joining other ASEAN member states in the Namdo International Culinary Expo (NICE) 2025, which is being held in Mokpo, South Jeolla province of the Republic of Korea (RoK) from October 1 to 26.

Cultural development in Viet Nam must extend beyond preserving or reviving traditions, embracing a broader strategy that fosters shared values under the ethos of “unity in diversity”, mutual respect, and inclusive, peaceful and sustainable growth, heard a seminar in Ha Noi concluded on September 30.