Features

Amid the vibrant days of summer, the coastal city of Da Nang is once again eagerly preparing to welcome the 4th Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF 4) at the end of June, continuing to create a cinematic rendezvous for the continent under the vision of “bridging Asia to the world”.

Building on the success of the first edition in 2023, this year’s Ho Chi Minh City Short Film Festival continues to promote the development of a dynamic, professional, and internationally integrated film environment in the city.

The Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) imperial throne, a recognised national treasure of Viet Nam, officially returned to public display at Thai Hoa Palace in Hue Imperial Citadel on June 4, more than a year after being removed for restoration following a vandalism incident.

Entering the world of paintings by the late artist Tran Nguyen Dung (March 5, 1942-June 2, 2023), viewers are invited to contemplate a diverse artistic practice in terms of materials, from lacquer, oil paint, gouache, silk and do paper to mixed media, opening up evocative spaces for them to connect with their own personal experiences.

The Viet Nam Writers’ Association Publishing House on June 2 launched the Vietnamese-English bilingual poetry collection "Su me dam của Ho Guom" (The Ecstasy of Ho Guom) and an art exhibition by American poet Bruce Weigl in Ha Noi.

Amid Bau Truc Cham Village, renowned for its traditional handmade pottery, one family has quietly preserved the craft of silver engraving through three generations. Less conspicuous than the pottery kilns burning day and night, the local silver engraving craft continues to play an important role in safeguarding the cultural identity and spiritual traditions of the Cham people while providing a stable source of income.

Through historical changes, especially since 1954, the traditional Quan ho model has gradually transformed into new forms of organisation, most notably Quan ho clubs. Reality shows that these clubs have become an important nucleus in preserving and spreading the values of this precious folk singing heritage.

The Quang Ngai Sea and Island Tourism Festival 2026 opened at Pham Van Dong Square in Cam Thanh Ward on the evening of May 30 under the organisation of the Quang Ngai Provincial People’s Committee.

Inspired by the idea of creating a distinctive culinary “passport”, the Viet Nam national culinary team presented at the Global Chefs Challenge Finals 2026 an engaging menu that invited diners to explore Viet Nam through carefully selected ingredients and masterful cooking techniques, offering an experience that was both contemporary and rich in heritage.

With 97 concise, easy-to-understand and practical questions and answers, a book recently published by the Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House directly addresses core issues such as the role of the private sector as well as new points and breakthrough thinking in the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private sector development.

Thousands of children’s picture books published by Vietnamese and foreign publishing houses and book distributors will be showcased at the first-ever festival for picture books in Viet Nam.

The Association for the Protection of Vietnamese Music Performing Artists (APPA) on May 20 presented the commemorative medal “For the Cause of Vietnamese Music Performance” to artists who have made significant contributions to the country’s performing arts.

On the morning of May 18, in Ha Noi, the Institute of Social Sciences Information under Viet Nam Academy of Social Sciences opened the exhibition space on EFEO Documentary Heritage to introduce and spread the value of the rare documentary collection transferred to Viet Nam by the French School of the Far East (EFEO) in 1957.

According to information from the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism, Cham cultural identity will converge and spread during the 6th Cham Ethnic Culture Festival to be held in Khanh Hoa Province from June 26–28. The event will honour unique heritage values while opening up “golden” opportunities to connect tourism and create sustainable livelihoods for Cham ethnic communities nationwide.

Over many decades, especially after 40 years of renovation, the role of architecture and architects has increasingly been affirmed in the work of building and shaping the country, with the architectural appearance of urban and rural areas developing in an increasingly civilised, modern and distinctive direction.

With the aim of bringing the beauty of mother-of-pearl inlay closer to contemporary audiences, especially young people, an exhibition on mother-of-pearl inlay titled “Thuy Sac Van Trai” is set to take place at the Ha Noi Museum. The event will feature a wide range of activities, including exhibitions, demonstrations of the crafting process, hands-on workshops, and exchanges with artisans.

The We Love Pho Association, in coordination with the Ninh Binh Culinary Culture Association, held a press conference in Ha Noi, on May 14, to announce the “Pho Cultural Roadshow Europe 2026” programme.

Considered a force that “keeps the cultural and artistic flame alive”, many artists, especially those working in traditional theatre, dance and circus arts, still struggle to make a living beyond the stage lights.

The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is the soul of the thousand-year-old capital. In the past, it was the setting for numerous royal rituals and court ceremonies. Since the early 19th century, however, Thang Long ceased to be the nation’s capital, and its court rituals and ceremonial life gradually disappeared.

Pho Hien once flourished between the 16th and 18th centuries as a bustling trading port frequented by merchants from 12 countries around the world. Traces of the ancient Pho Hien trading port remain visible today in its architectural works, spiritual practices, and the cultural life of local residents.