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On the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, the Dien Bien Provincial Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee and Viet Nam Fatherland Front Committee of Dien Bien province organised a candle-lighting ceremony in tribute to heroes and martyrs at the national martyrs’ cemeteries in the area, including A1, Him Lam, Doc Lap and Tong Khao, as well as a floating lantern ceremony on the Nam Rom River.

Publications on Viet Nam showcased at the book fair not only carry historical value but also help promote the image of the country and its people to international readers.

According to the organisers of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 (DIFF 2026), the event, under the theme “Da Nang – United Horizons”, will for the first timeintroduce a stage equipped with a giant lifting dome system alongside a multi-layered lighting–LED–laser complex, promising spectacular large-scale performances along the Han River.

These days, the anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day is celebrated across social media platforms. Images of the red flag with a yellow star, archival footage, and short videos recreating history appear widely, drawing the attention of many young people.

Throughout May, the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism (Doai Phuong Commune, Ha Noi) will host a series of distinctive cultural and artistic events under the theme “Uncle Ho in the Hearts of the People”.

For generations, Vinh Long Province has nurtured a rich legacy of history, culture and revolutionary tradition, imbued with patriotism, humanity, a strong commitment to learning, diligence and creativity. It is a place where the cultures of Kinh, Khmer, Hoa and Cham communities converge and interact, creating a vibrant mosaic of customs, religions and ways of life distinctive to the Mekong Delta.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on April 25 chaired a working session with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to review the implementation of assigned tasks, with a focus on advancing the Politburo’s Resolution No. 80 and the National Assembly’s resolution on cultural development, as well as addressing proposals and recommendations and defining effective approaches and orientations for handling key issues in the coming period.

A series of cultural and tourism activities themed “Highland rendezvous” will take place from April 30 to May 3 at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Ha Noi, offering visitors a glimpse into the cultures of ethnic groups in the northern mountainous region.

Lawmakers called for turning the Politburo’s Resolution 80-NQ/TW into a binding resolution as they debated ways to revitalise the nation’s cultural foundations during group discussions in Ha Noi on April 20 over the National Assembly’s draft resolution on Vietnamese cultural development.

On the occasion of Viet Nam Book and Reading Culture Day 2026, the Ha Noi Book Street Management Board, in collaboration with publishing and distribution units, is organising a series of programmes including author–reader exchanges, book launches, and a wide range of attractive promotions for readers from April 21 to 17.

The wildlife photography competition Viet Nam BirdRace 2026 will take place at Cat Tien National Park in Dong Nai Province on May 8-10, bringing together the photography community, conservation researchers, and domestic and international visitors towards honouring the beauty of nature and promoting environmental protection.

Amid the solemn space of the Hue Imperial Citadel - once the centre of power of the Nguyen dynasty - layers of vermilion lacquer and shimmering gilding, ceramic and porcelain inlays on ancient horizontal lacquered boards and screens, and intricate carved motifs, are not only traces of a bygone golden era but also the crystallisation of the skilled hands, intellect, and perseverance of silent artisans. They do not merely restore structures but revive historical memory.

An art lobby – or art corridor – is conceived as an open learning space where students’ works step beyond the classroom to become part of everyday life. This space is decorated with students’ own creations, helping to foster a learning environment rich in inspiration and interaction.

According to the organisers of the 17th National Radio Festival in Quang Ninh, as of the morning of April 10, 12 of the 26 teams competing in the live radio category had completed their entries.

According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has signed Decision No. 611/QD-TTg dated April 4, 2026, approving the Project on “Digital Transformation in the Cultural Sector until 2030, with a vision to 2045.”

In the course of the nation’s history, several events were not only recorded in documents but also preserved in the memories of those who directly carried out arduous diplomatic missions. The Paris Conference and the signing of the Paris Peace Accords in 1973 stand as a shining milestone, offering invaluable lessons in the art of Vietnamese negotiation.

The book and art exhibition entitled “50 Spaces: Ha Noi–Hue–Saigon” officially launched at the Ho Chi Minh City Book Street on April 4.

The picture book “Khu Vuon Trong Tim Ta” (The Garden in Our Hearts) by author-illustrator Pham Quang Phuc, published by Crabit Kidbooks, has been selected for inclusion in the 150-title Amazing Bookshelf of the BolognaRagazzi Awards 2026 at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair.

The intriguingly titled project “Roi Teu Nho”, developed by lecturers and students of FPT University in Ha Noi with the support of artist Phan Thanh Liem, has demonstrated the enduring appeal of traditional arts to young audiences, provided they are presented through appropriate storytelling approaches.

Taking place from April 17 to 19 at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Doai Phuong Commune, Ha Noi, the Viet Nam Ethnic Groups’ Cultural Day (April 19) is expected to attract more than 300 artisans, village elders, community leaders, and reputable individuals, along with representatives of all 54 ethnic groups from 34 provinces and cities.