(VOVWORLD) - Since national reunification in 1975, Hanoi’s stage art has achieved remarkable accomplishments and left a profound mark on the cultural and artistic life of Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - Ho Chi Minh City has 17 museums, of which 6 are privately owned. Each museum focuses on a single theme, such as history, fine arts, war, ao dai (traditional long dress), or women. These thriving museums link cultural heritages to the community.

(VOVWORLD) - Among the cultural legacies left by President Ho Chi Minh and recognized as national treasures of Vietnam, his “Prison Diary” stands out as an extraordinarily important work. Alongside Nguyen Du’s “The Tale of Kieu”, it is one of the most frequently translated Vietnamese literary works. Dr. Vo Xuan Que, who lives in Finland, recently compiled a collection of these translations entitled“Prison Diary in Foreign Languages”.

(VOVWORLD) - In early May, Binh Dinh province launched a train excursion called “Cultural Journey to the Land of Martial Arts.” The inaugural trip carried 100 people, offering them a unique opportunity to explore the culture, cuisine, and folk arts of the region between Quy Nhon city and Dieu Tri town.

(VOVWORLD) - Fifty years after the liberation of the South and national reunification, Ho Chi Minh City has seen remarkable growth in its cultural, literary, and artistic landscape. The city continues to lead in integration and innovation, while preserving and promoting national identity, shaping a distinctive character for its culture, literature, and arts.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese war films have recently gained momentum with fresh, multi-dimensional perspectives that engage audiences through both artistic depth and entertainment value, reigniting widespread interest.

(VOVWORLD) - A collection of over 700 musical works by composer Hoang Van has been officially inscribed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. This marks the first time a collection of Vietnamese music has received such a distinction.

(VOVWORLD) - To make reading a daily habit, individuals, communities, and organizations have developed models to encourage reading, especially among the youth.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s Dong Ho folk paintings were introduced to international friends at an event at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris earlier this week to showcase Vietnam’s rich culture and push for UNESCO recognition this year of this art form as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

(VOVWORLD) - The fusion of modern music with folk cultural elements has become a remarkable phenomenon in Vietnam’s contemporary music scene. This trend not only inherits and honors traditional values but also demonstrates great creativity and innovation within Vietnam’s music industry. Many singers and musicians, embracing this trend, have been contributing to the diversity and vibrancy of the music landscape while preserving and promoting traditional culture.