A monumental lacquer painting by artist Chu Nhật Quang, portraying President Hồ Chí Minh reading the Declaration of Independence, has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the largest lacquer painting ever created. This achievement not only honours the artwork’s immense scale but also celebrates his creativity, vision and bold spirit.

Thousands of people flocked to the first-ever World Culture Festival held in Hà Nội over the weekend, where they can experience cultures and cuisines. Join them and listen to people about the event!

The symbolic structure was designed and created by artist Nguyễn Thu Thủy, the creator of the Ceramic Road along the Red River in Hà Nội and the Ceramic Flag in Trường Sa. It features an artwork that integrates interwoven images of the Vietnamese Bronze Drum and the peace dove.

Renowned chefs from the Escoffier tradition gathered in Sa Pa to highlight classic French technique while celebrating the region’s prized ingredients — from sturgeon to seasonal vegetables.

The festival will feature a series of exciting activities, including intensive dance workshops led by world-renowned masters and the Ahlan Competition 2025 – an international dance contest.

Lại Mai Hoa, 20, from Hà Nội, was named the winner of Vietnam’s Next Top Model 2025 at the finale in HCM City on Sunday night.

These heritages reflect the province’s rich cultural diversity and deep reservoir of traditional knowledge. Their recognition not only helps preserve unique ethnic customs but also contributes to the development of cultural tourism in the region.

The artwork measures 2.4m by 7.2m, spanning over 17 sq.m, weighing three tonnes, and was completed on a single double-sided panel without joins.

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HCM City achieved remarkable success in tourism in 2020–25, reviving the industry from the impacts of COVID-19 through sound policies and innovative products.

Serving as a bridge for cultural exchange, the event showcases international cultural treasures to Vietnamese audience while promoting Việt Nam’s rich heritage globally.

Best works were honoured while authors received awards of the first Novel Writing Competition on October 10 in Hà Nội.

Festival-goers will have chance to learn culture and people in the world through the films. 

According to the organsing board, the event will gather standout contestants from various European countries together with Vietnamese and European artists, fashion designers, and business leaders, promoting national pride as well as spreading values of humanity and integration.

Nurtured over three years by the creative team, the play is crafted in a mosaic format that retraces key chapters in the life of King Trần Nhân Tông (1258-1308) – the third ruler of the Trần Dynasty, a Zen master who founded the Trúc Lâm Yên Tử Zen sect on Yên Tử Mountain in Quảng Ninh Province.

Chief conductor Antonio Pappano is excited and can't wait to perform in the Vietnam Airlines Classic - Hanoi Concert 2025 (VACC 2025) on October 10-11 in Hà Nội.

The annual festival continues this legacy, showcasing the Yên Tử historical and scenic site to domestic and international visitors while strengthening tourism development and investment opportunities.

Hanoi Giftshow 2025, underway at the National Exhibition on Architecture, Planning and Construction with 450 booths from domestic and international businesses, is expected to attract more than 18,000 visitors, both onsite and online.

The event, organised by the Department of Tourism of HCM City, features two key events – a Việt Nam - HCM City tourism booth at the IMEX America 2025 trade show and a seminar introducing Việt Nam - HCM City tourism in Los Angeles.