Lifestyle

Recently, in the heart of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter, many historic sites, traditional craft spaces, ancient houses, and cultural centres have gradually shifted from static displays to becoming spaces that tell stories of heritage. Here, craft memories, artisanal excellence, and lifestyle are re-enacted through the language of experience, creativity, and cultural economy.

A book on protecting the Party’s ideological foundation in the new period, compiled by the Central Theoretical Council, comprising 27 articles by scholars and experts, has been released.

Throughout the long history of nation building and defence, culture has always been a solid spiritual foundation and a source of strength, enabling our people to overcome every challenge. Every transformation of the country has been closely linked with the development of cultural thought.

The Viet Nam Union of Literary and Artistic Associations held the 2025 Literary and Artistic Awards Ceremony in Ha Noi on January 14, honouring 10 outstanding works of the year from 10 central specialised literary and artistic associations, along with 75 works by authors who are members of local literary and artistic associations.

The Viet Nam Film Institute officially opened a film screening programme in Ha Noi, on January 14, to celebrate the 14th National Party Congress.

Exhibition spaces celebrating the 14th National Party Congress officially opened at the National Convention Centre in Ha Noi on January 14. The event was attended by Politburo Member Tran Cam Tu, Permanent Member of the Secretariat.

A new book chronicling eight decades of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) was unveiled in Ha Noi on January 5, timed to the 80th anniversary of the nation's first general election (January 6) and in the run-up to the 14th National Party Congress.

An exhibition titled “National Assembly of Viet Nam – 80 Years of Construction and Development” opened at the National Library of Viet Nam in Ha Noi on January 5 to mark the 80th anniversary of the first general election (January 6, 1946 – 2026).

Amid the bustling rhythm of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter, the courtyard of the Arts and Culture Centre at 22 Hang Buom Street has emerged as a captivating new check-in destination, drawing visitors with its vibrant bodhi leaf artworks and distinctive cultural and artistic experiences.

An exhibition titled “National Assembly of Viet Nam’s 80 years of accompanying the nation” will open at the National Assembly headquarters in Ha Noi on January 6 as part of celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the first nationwide general election (January 6, 1946 – 2026).

Culture is a firm spiritual foundation that forges national character, unites collective strength, and plays a vital role in safeguarding independence, freedom and territorial integrity. In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and deep international integration, culture also serves as a form of soft power, asserting the nation’s standing on the global stage.

A fine art exhibition, featuring works presenting contemporary creations inspired by learning, the imperial examination system, virtuous scholars, and the spiritual life of ancient Thang Long (now Ha Noi) by ten artists, is taking place at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (The Temple of Literature) in Ha Noi from December 30, 2025 to March 22, 2026.

Amid the currents of integration, craft villages in Viet Nam are increasingly taking the initiative to bring their products to wider markets, engaging in exchanges and cooperation with global craft traditions through exhibitions, trade fairs and festivals. This trend is opening up new development space for trade and tourism, while also posing fresh demands for preserving and enriching the values of Viet Nam’s traditional crafts.

Ba Vi Commune of Ha Noi held an incense-offering ceremony to mark the death anniversary of Tan Vien Mountain Saint at Ha Temple, Phu Loi Hamlet, on December 25 (the sixth day of the 11th lunar month).

An exhibition entitled “Vietnamese cultural heritage – vitality from tradition to modernity” opened on December 25 in Ho Chi Minh.

On the mist-covered mountain slopes by Muong Hoa Stream, brocade looms have long been intertwined with the livelihoods of generations of Giay and H’Mong women. There was a time when this traditional craft faced the risk of fading away as markets shrank, tourism was disrupted, and outlets became increasingly unstable.

The grand finale of Miss Cosmo 2025 was held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 20, drawing wide attention from beauty pageant fans at home and abroad.

A ceremony was held solemnly in Ha Tinh Province on December 12 to commemorate the 260th birth anniversary of the great national poet and world cultural figure Nguyen Du (1765–2025).

The “Ha Noi Tango” performance was officially recognised and awarded a Viet Nam Record by the Vietnam Records Organisation for the “Ha Noi Tango Dance with the Largest Number of Participants” on December 20.

An exhibition entitled “The nation’s socio-economic achievements after 40 years of Doi Moi (Renewal), especially the 2021–2025 period” will take place at the National Convention Centre in Ha Noi on December 26-27.