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Promoting Vietnamese literature abroad has often been discussed, yet results have so far fallen short of expectations. In response, a group of young Vietnamese in the UK established Major Books, a publishing house dedicated to translating, publishing and distributing selected works of Vietnamese literature in the UK.

Since 2018, many Ma women in Gia Nghia City, formerly of Dak Nong Province and now under Lam Dong Province, have come together to establish a cooperative group for brocade weaving.

The exhibition “80-year Journey of Independence – Freedom – Happiness” stands as one of the country’s most significant cultural and political events of the year. It recreates Viet Nam’s historical journey alongside its national achievements, while reflecting the dedication of generations of artists and cultural managers throughout the preparation and creative process.

Over a five-year period (2017–2022), the Creative Spaces under the Centre for Supporting Literary and Artistic Creation (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) became a trusted destination for artists nationwide, contributing to the creation of more than 19,000 works across various art forms and making a significant contribution to the development of Vietnamese literature and the arts.

The reading-culture space of Ha Noi’s iconic Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature Complex) was inaugurated at nearby Van Lake on August 18 to mark the 80th anniversary of the country’s August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

A wide variety of activities themed “Happy Independence Day” will be held at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Doai Phuong Commune in Ha Noi from August 30 to September 2.

To mark the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2, the Centre for Cultural and Scientific Activities under Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), in collaboration with the “Toi ve” (I Paint) Club, is hosting the fine arts exhibition at Thai Hoc House, part of the special national relic Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam.

On the evening of August 17, an audience of around 30,000 people gathered at My Dinh National Stadium Square in Ha Noi for a special art programme titled “Tu hao la nguoi Viet Nam” (Proud to be Vietnamese).

A ceremony took place in Quang Ninh Province, on August 17, to mark the official recognition of the Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.

On these days, the heroic atmosphere of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2) is spreading strongly across the country. This is also the time when a series of special political and artistic programmes are organised, contributing to igniting patriotism and pride among the people of Viet Nam.

In recent years, literary promotion activities have become increasingly vibrant. Innovative approaches to keep pace with digital technology have contributed to fostering reading habits, shaping public perception, and creating new forms of interaction.

Amid the vast sea of ice, the red flag with a gold star of Viet Nam proudly fluttered on the deck of the Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy, or “50 Years of Victory”, marking the presence of Vietnamese youth in the sixth international Arctic expedition “Icebreaker of Knowledge”.

The People’s Committee of Hue City has chosen the “Marching Forward with Viet Nam” route for an early morning event on August 16. The walk will start from Nghinh Luong Pavilion, passing through Le Duan, Cua Ngan, Doan Thi Diem, Dang Thai Than, Le Huan, August 23 Street, Quang Duc Gate, before returning to the starting point.

The ‘To Quoc Trong Tim’ (Homeland in Our Hearts) concert, which was recently held at My Dinh National Stadium in Ha Noi over the weekend, left a deep impression and enthusiastic appreciation among 50,000 audience members, particularly young Gen Z individuals.

The Ooc Om Boc Festival and Ngo Boat Races are among the most prominent celebrations of the Khmer ethnic community, attracting hundreds of thousands of domestic and international visitors.

Winning prestigious awards at two renowned international circus festivals in Russia and Kazakhstan, artists of the Viet Nam Circus Federation have ignited national pride among audiences and contributed to affirming the position of Vietnamese circus on its journey of integration.

The special concert “To quoc trong tim” (Homeland in Our Hearts) not only delivered spectacular performances but also stirred national pride and love for the country among tens of thousands of spectators. All people, from soldiers, veterans, artists and students to entire families, were filled with emotion and left with lasting impressions after enjoying the show.

As part of the exhibition “The Beauty of Hue’s Cultural Heritage through Sketch Art”, the Da Nang Museum of Fine Arts, in collaboration with relevant units, held a seminar on August 7 entitled “Innovation and enhancement of thematic exhibition work at fine arts museums in Viet Nam”.

A draft strategy for promoting Viet Nam’s image abroad, which has been developed under the leadership of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, is now open for public consultation before being submitted to the Government.

On the occasion of the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday, the Editorial Board of Nhan Dan Newspaper and the Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House have jointly released a new book titled “Articles on Culture and Journalism by President Ho Chi Minh in Nhan Dan Newspaper.”