Best national folk art works of 2025 were honoured at an awards ceremony where distinguished artisans were conferred the title of Folk Artisan on December 20 in Hà Nội.

The Trống Đôi, Cồng Ba, Chiêng Năm Festival in Xí Thoại Hamlet, which takes place at the end of January each year, attracts strong interest from both locals and visitors thanks to the distinctive artistic expressions of Ba Na culture.

A series of night tourism activities will be introduced to give tourists more opportunities to know about Hà Nội on December 19-21.

As Christmas approaches, the heart of Hà Nội transforms into a dazzling spectacle, bursting with vibrant colours and festive spirit, eagerly preparing to celebrate the joy of 2025 Christmas celebration.

The Hà Nội tourism sector aims to become a leading destination in the Asia–Pacific region and a key hub connecting domestic and international tourism in the near future, with initial targets of welcoming more than 35.8 million visitors and generating over VNĐ160 trillion (US$6.08 billion) in revenue by 2026.

HCM City residents and tourists can experience music, light and arts shows at a Christmas fair called LumiFesti Saigon 2025, which has opened at the Independence Palace until December 21.

Many of HCM City’s iconic spots such as Notre Dame Cathedral of Sài Gòn and Diamond Plaza are dressed up for the year-end festive season and becoming popular check-in spots for young locals and visitors alike, adding to the city’s holiday buzz.

The festival brings together more than 50 food stalls from provinces and cities nationwide, alongside a strong international presence. Visitors are immersed in a lively culinary space featuring live cooking demonstrations, presentations of regional specialities and international dishes, high-quality OCOP products, and food models designed with export potential in mind.

Việt Nam is home to one of the richest heritage systems in the region, blending breathtaking natural scenery, a long-standing history, and a one-of-a-kind cultural identity.

With its role as a bridge linking the past, present and future, the Yên Tử Festival 2025 features a range of activities, highlighted by an exhibition presenting artefacts, ancient documents and modern 3D digital materials related to the Trúc Lâm Zen Sect.

At the venue, visitors are treated to immersive visual effects created by spatial computing, a digital exhibition area using Apple Vision Pro, and 3D hologram projection solutions.

A collection of ‘Truyện Kiều’ editions, notably the oldest known version in Nôm script, printed in 1866, are on display at the National Special Monument of the Nguyễn Du Memorial Area Museum in Hà Tĩnh Province.

Step into a spectacular fusion of circus and cải lương (Vietnamese reformed opera), where the life of King-Monk Trần Nhân Tông unfolds in a vivid, cinematic performance.

Beautiful Hà Nội Sound brings music, night tours, workshops and festive markets together, showcasing the city’s culture, cuisine and unique night-time charm for visitors.

Regional tourism connectivity has been identified as a core driver to expand development space, enhance visitor experiences and improve the capital’s competitiveness as a destination.

Palestinian ambassador to Việt Nam Saadi Salama said he was deeply moved by the two collections, noting the sincerity and emotional depth.

A photo exhibition displays 108 photos featuring Việt Nam–Cuba friendship in Quảng Ninh Museum. 

By preserving the sacred Then Kin Pang Festival, Lai Châu is not only safeguarding cultural heritage but also creating unique tourism experiences that enrich community life.

The city’s unique culinary heritage will be honoured at the Hà Nội Culinary Culture Festival 2025 this weekend, an event expected to showcase the essence of both local and national cuisine to a wider community.

Now in its third season, the Human Act Prize 2025 carries the theme “Persevering in Service”, continuing its mission to inspire society and honour community-oriented actions that generate far-reaching and lasting impact.