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The second edition of the political-art programme “To quoc trong tim” (The Fatherland in Our Hearts) is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City on August 23, bringing together artists and soldiers from across Viet Nam and featuring modern performance technology to inspire patriotism, national pride and the aspiration to contribute to the nation.

As part of a series of high-quality artistic programmes being introduced to the public, the Ha Noi Cai Luong Theatre has premiered a cai luong (reformed opera) play titled “The Daughter of Ha Noi.”

The Heritage Passport has officially begun its journey in Ho Chi Minh City, with the hope that each passport will not only preserve the memories of a visit but also open stories of the history, culture, and people behind each destination.

When art is no longer confined within picture frames, viewers cease to remain outside the artwork. This is also the spirit of Van Gogh Timeless, one of Asia’s largest licensed multisensory interactive art exhibitions, which officially opened in Ha Noi on August 12.

The draft Law on Cultural Industry Development — currently undergoing appraisal by the Ministry of Justice and expected to be submitted to the National Assembly for consideration in October — contains a number of new provisions, including the establishment of a controlled testing mechanism, a “sandbox”, for new business models and technologies in the cultural industries.

Just 1 minute and 27 seconds after registration opened, all tickets available online for the national concert themed “Fatherland in Our Hearts” in Ho Chi Minh City had been claimed.

Fashion designer Han Phuong unveiled her latest ao dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) collection on July 31, attracting widespread attention with appearances by many well-known artists.

For the first time, the Ho Chi Minh City Drama Theatre has organised a school stage performance skills course for local students.

Ho Chi Minh City is home to a diverse and extensive network of museums, many of which house national treasures. In recent years, museums across the city have placed increasing emphasis on innovation, not only enhancing the preservation of the city's historical memory and safeguarding its cultural heritage but also contributing to economic growth by attracting growing numbers of domestic and international visitors.

Widely known and admired by audiences through numerous hit songs, notably Midday Dream (Giac mo trua) and Ha Noi – Twelve seasons of flowers (Ha Noi 12 mua hoa), few people realise that, for many years, composer Giang Son has quietly nurtured a personal dream: to conquer the realm of instrumental and symphonic music.

The General Department of Political Affairs of the Viet Nam People's Army organised an artistic programme in Ha Noi on July 23 to mark the 79th anniversary of Wounded and Fallen Soldiers' Day (July 27, 1947 – 2026).

As the years of war recede, the dissemination of historical values is attracting increasing attention. Rather than experiencing history only through books or classroom lessons, many young people today are actively engaging with the past in more creative and accessible ways.

On 18 July, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced the issuing of Government Decree No. 277/2026/ND-CP on digital cultural infrastructure. This marks a strategic turning point, laying the initial foundation for the development of digital cultural infrastructure and officially introducing many important elements for the development and state management of culture.

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 (DIFF 2026) concluded on July 11 with the grand finale, themed "United Horizons". The event was attended by Trinh Van Quyet, Politburo Member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee (PCC) and Head of the PCC’s Commission for Communication, Education and Mass Mobilisation.

Inspired by their love for Hue's culture, fashion designer couple Hoang Kim Ngoc Uyen Nhi, born in 1992, An Cuu Ward, Hue City, have incorporated imperial motifs and images of historical monuments into linen Ao Dai.

Cultural industries, creative spaces and innovation-driven start-ups built on cultural assets are emerging as defining trends of the modern era. Many scientists argue that developing the creative economy is also an effective way to reinvest in, preserve and promote cultural values.

The organising committee of the 2026 Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV) officially launched DANAFF Industry Days on June 30.

Ho Chi Minh City opened a photo exhibition entitled "Sai Gon–Gia Dinh–Ho Chi Minh City: An epic of heroism and aspirations in a new era of advancement" at Chi Lang Park in Sai Gon Ward, on June 29.

The Party Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee inaugurated the Ho Chi Minh Cultural Space at its headquarters on June 29.

The fourth Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV) officially opened on June 28 at the Ariyana International Convention Centre in Da Nang City, welcoming around 1,000 delegates, guests, artists and filmmakers from Viet Nam and abroad.