In Hanoi the community has sparks an energetic revival of the bygone days of this type of dance, with Lindy Hop a popular style on the dancefloor.

A special foreign book by French professor Jacques de Guerny on the history of bronze drums in Sotheast Asia, particularly those in VN, has been translated into Vietnamese language and will start to be presented to readers on Saturday.

Several Vietnamese and international artists are currently displaying their artworks at a street art exhibition taking place at the Danang Fine Arts Museum.

The exhibition “En route pour Paris 2024!” (On the way to Paris 2024!) was launched by the Consulate General of France in HCM City on March 6 at the French Residence.

Hanoi's local residents and tourists now can enjoy more options for entertainment when the Opera House introduces a new art programme.

A mid-20th-century French advertising poster in Hanoi, covered up shortly after its discovery in early 2023, was recently unveiled as a highlight of the Cua Nam Flower Garden art project.

The Mekong River Delta city of Can Tho has announced it will host its annual Southern Traditional Cake Festival next month.

A pair of clay dragon statues in the southern province of Binh Duong have been recognised as the largest of its kind nationwide by the Vietnam Records Organization (Vietkings).

More than 400 dishes from different regions and localities across the country are being presented at the HCM City Culinary Culture Festival, which will take place from March 28 to 31 at Văn Thánh Tourist Park in HCM City.

Quang Nam province has proposed an overall restoration plan for Hoi An ancient town and relics requiring an estimate fund of VNĐ1.67 trillion (US$66.8 million) in 2030-35 to continue the preservation of the world heritage site.

The annual exhibition organised by the VNUFA with theme Xuan 2024 (Spring 2024), will display 43 recent outstanding art works of different styles and materials by 36 artists who are currently working as lecturers and and staff at the university.

HCM City’s Tran Huu Trang Theater in co-operation with its partner, the city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, will launch a new art project attracting visitors this year.

Russian scholar Daria Mishukova has just published three new books on Vietnamese culture in Moscow.

A programme with the theme of “Get on Hanoi 2024” will take place from March 9 to March 10 at the creative space of Tay Ho district in Hanoi, with the event set to draw crowds of visitors.

Vietnamese movie “A Fragile Flower” (Đóa hoa mong manh) directed by Mai Thu Huyen won the Best Female Director Feature Film award at the World Film Festival in Cannes in France.

A Vietnam classical music festival (VCMF) will be held for the first time in the Central Highlands resort city of Da Lat – the UNESCO Creative Music City - from March 10-17.

Despite the changing times, the village’s age-old craftsmanship continues to captivate not just locals but also visitors.

Local architect Nguyen Ha has become the first local representative to be selected among the Top 4 of the Moira Gemmill Prize shortlist 2024.

Despite challenges, traditional pottery villages and businesses in Binh Duong are keeping the craft going.

Digital media platforms are key to promoting Vietnamese culture to the world and attracting more foreign visitors.