Ambassador Mai Phan Dũng, Permanent Representative of Vietnam in Geneva, highlighted the event as a window into a nation defined by cultural diversity, social distinctiveness, robust growth momentum and a steadfast pursuit of putting people at the centre.

Hà Nội’s first Craft Village and Craft Street Festival, which runs until December 14, is an important promotional activity aimed at honouring the exquisite values of Hà Nội’s craft villages while promoting distinctive tourism products linked to culinary culture, said Deputy Director of the Hà Nội Department of Tourism, Nguyễn Trần Quang, at the opening ceremony.

The strategy identifies core issues: creativity, identity, and facilitating conditions for talented people to shine.

Participants are introduced to the history and cultural value of xoan singing, as well as skills in singing, dancing, and drumming.

With rich collection of artworks from both domestic and international artists, the Contemporary art museum in Phú Thọ is recognised as a premier destination of regional significance.

A conference was held in the central city of Huế on December 12 to review and discuss strategic orientations for the 2023–2025 roadmap to reduce plastic waste in Huế’s tourism sector.

Twelve Bằng Phúc Shan Tuyết tea trees in Đồng Phúc Commune, the northern province of Thái Nguyên Province, were officially recognised as Việt Nam heritage trees on December 12.

Movie lovers in Paris, France flocked to Le Grand Rex, the largest cinema in Europe for a huge Việt Nam film week, titled 'Journey of Light'. A curated lineup of features, shorts and documentaries opens a window into Việt Nam’s culture, history and people.

The EU Christmas Market is officially returning to Hà Nội, bringing a vibrant and festive European holiday atmosphere to the capital on Sunday. 

According to the judges, she has a “powerful voice, solid technique, delicate handling, and profound expressiveness” –important attributes that helped her stand out among this year’s contestants.

Hội An Memories Land, the only combined art performance and resort in Việt Nam, was honoured as the world's leading cultural, tourism and entertainment complex for the fourth time in a row at the World Travel Awards in Bahrain, marking it as an outstanding destination and a major landmark on the global tourism map.

The culinary event features over 230 restaurants, eateries, and culinary businesses, working together in promoting phở and Vietnamese cuisine both on social media and at their business locations.

The Arabic edition of Điện Biên Phủ by General Võ Nguyên Giáp has been introduced to readers in Algeria, marking a new step in Việt Nam’s efforts to promote its historical and cultural values to Arab countries.

The 9th Việt Nam–Laos–China Còn Throwing Festival in Điện Biên will bring together border communities in a vibrant celebration of tradition, friendship, and cross‑border cooperation.

The 2026 Creative Design Festival will take place from January to November and feature eight groups of activities, ranging from exhibitions, fairs and forums to creative projects, design awards and the development of creative infrastructure.

The project is currently in the process of completing documentation and reviewing the procedures related to land allocation.

The 2026 festival will mark a significant shift - from an event-based model to an interdisciplinary approach, connecting visual arts, design, technology, architecture, sound, data, crafts and performance.

'Love Letter' will start off the Japanese Film Festival in Hà Nội at the National Cinema Centre on December 12. 

Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Bắc Ninh Province Mai Sơn said UNESCO's recognition carries profound significance for the heritage community and the people of Bắc Ninh Province.

Khánh Hòa Province is set to invest heavily in safeguarding and revitalising the ancient Chăm pottery tradition, with the goal of securing its future as a recognised heritage of humanity.