Culture

VOV.VN - With the opening of the 4th Da Nang Asian Film Festiva(DANAFF IV) approaching, anticipation for the event continues to grow as organizers announce the lineup of international guests.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese model Do Gia Hung was crowned Mister National Universe Global 2026 at the grand finale of the Mister National Universe 2026 pageant held in Thailand on June 22.

The Vietnam Cultural Industry Development Association, in collaboration with the Institute of Journalism and Social Communication, launched the 2026 Golden Torch Awards for Cultural Industries (GTACI) in Hanoi on June 22.

The Hanoi Lotus Festival 2026, scheduled to take place from June 26 to 28 around West Lake and several venues in Tay Ho ward, will offer visitors a vibrant blend of cultural, artistic and tourism experiences inspired by the lotus flower, one of Vietnam’s most enduring cultural symbols.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese singer Trang Phap, whose real name is Nguyen Thuy Trang, has advanced to the final of “Ride the Wind 2026” in China following the fifth performance round.

VOV.VN - The organizers of Miss World 2026 have confirmed Nha Trang in the southcentral province of Khanh Hoa as the venue for the competition’s final week and grand finale.

VOV.VN - As thousands of lotus flowers reached full bloom across the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap, the 2026 Lotus Festival brought visitors together to experience the culture, traditions and stories rooted in Vietnam's iconic flower.

VOV.VN - After making waves in Hollywood with impressive box-office results and emerging as one of the standout titles in the race to the 2026 Oscars, psychological horror film Obsession officially opened in Vietnamese cinemas on June 19.

More than 100 guests gathered at the Vietnamese Embassy in Pretoria on June 19 for Vietnam Cuisine Day 2026, an event showcasing the diversity of Vietnamese cuisine and promoting the country's cultural identity in South Africa.

VOV.VN - The city of Lorient, a port city in the Brittany region of northwestern France, in coordination with ART SPACE, Vietnam Bretagne Sud and Appel Lorient associations, organised the fourth Festival Vietnam from June 16 to 19, with the participation of more than 50 Vietnamese youths, students and young artists from numerous countries.

As Vietnam’s political, cultural and tourism hub, Hanoi welcomes tens of millions of domestic and international visitors each year and has gained global recognition for its rich heritage, distinctive cuisine and strong cultural identity.

VOV.VN - Hue Lotus Festival 2026 officially opened in Hue on June 19, offering residents and visitors cultural, artistic and culinary experiences amid the imperial city’s summer lotus season as part of Hue Festival 2026.

After more than three decades making documentaries in over 80 countries, renowned Argentine filmmaker Ricardo Preve says what impressed him most about Vietnam was not only its history and landscapes, but also its remarkable ability to rebuild, overcome adversity and achieve rapid development after decades of war.

VOV.VN - The second Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Cultural Festival opened on June 19 at Ho Chi Minh City Book Street under the theme “Saigon Ao Dai - The City’s Cultural Language.”

VOV.VN - The 32nd Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF), themed “Dialogue and Win-Win Cooperation Through Books,” is taking place from June 17 to 21 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, with publishers and industry representatives from around the world in attendance, including delegations from Vietnam.

VOV.VN - After three spectacular competition nights, excitement from the Japan-Italy contest remains strong as attention turns to the fourth competition night of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026, scheduled for June 20 under the theme “Creativity”.

VOV.VN - Vietnam International Fashion Week Spring Summer 2026 opened in Ho Chi Minh City on June 18, marking its 21st edition under the theme “Pure Fashion In Motion.”

VOV.VN - A photo exhibition titled “Little Hanoi: The Next Generation” opened in Prague on June 17, featuring portraits and stories of second-generation Vietnamese living in the Czech Republic who are preserving their cultural roots while making meaningful contributions to their host society.

VOV.VN - Korean actor Kim Bum, best known internationally for his role in the hit television drama Boys Over Flowers, arrived in Hanoi on June 18 to participate in Beauty Summit 2026, drawing enthusiastic crowds of fans at Noi Bai International Airport.

A cultural programme entitled “Dao Hoc” (The Way of Learning) was held at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in Paris on June 17, highlighting the enduring values of Van Mieu (Temple of Literature) – Quoc Tu Giam and Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage.