The Nine Dynastic Urns, built in late 1835 and completed in early 1837, was recognised as a national treasure in 2012, and considered the most valuable bronze works in Vietnam.

Young and innovative artists in HCMC have been finding ways to incorporate technology into their creations, catching up with the 4.0 movement of the world.

Apart from peach flower and marumi kumquat, Vietnamese, especially southerners, often celebrate the Tet (Lunar New Year) festival with yellow apricot blossom (Ochna integerrima) that symbolises good luck, wealth, good health, happiness and love.

Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos have always been sacred integral parts of Vietnam, as the country has historical evidence and a fully legal basis to affirm its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa in accordance with international law.

In 1987, when revisiting the old battlefield, some American veterans who used to fight in Vietnam decided to do something to correct the mistakes of the past.

Visiting pagodas during the Lunar New Year festival is not merely an activity associated with Buddhism but it has become an age-old cultural tradition, and an indispensable part in Vietnamese people’s spiritual life

In the culture of some Asian countries, including Vietnam, the lunar year 2022 is the Year of the Tiger, the third among 12 animals in the Vietnamese Zodiac sequence.

Calligraphy originated from the art of writing. It has long been considered part of Vietnamese culture and has considerable effect on Vietnam’s socio-economy.

HCMC’s annual Book Street Festival on the lunar New Year opened on January 29 (on the 27th day of the last month).

Miss Vietnam 2020 Do Thi Ha has been selected among top 40 contestants of Miss World 2021.

A festival of hot air balloons, yachts and water sports activities celebrating the first anniversary of the founding of Thu Duc City opened at the Saigon River Tunnel in Thu Duc City on January 22-23.

A young painter has released a book telling stories about water puppetry as well as the career of artisans and artists of this traditional art.

American music legend John Legend will perform at the first VinFuture Global Science and Technology award ceremony on January 20 in Hanoi.

The annual New Year celebration was being broadcasted this year on Vietnam Television as a precautionary measure to prevent the Covid-19 spreading.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has signed decisions to recognise 23 more national treasures.

The auction will start on December 14. The painting Lady by the River which was signed in 1937 was estimated by collectors and experts that it would be the second most expensive one in the auction session.

The Vietnam Festival 2021 began in Tokyo, Japan on December 11, attracting a large number of visitors.

Vietnamese movie Cha cong con (Father and Son) has been selected to be screened in late December at the World Expo 2020 Dubai, which is taking place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Do Thi Ha, Miss Vietnam 2020, has made it into the top 27 most talented contestants of the global beauty pageant Miss World 2021.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has signed Decision No.1909/QD-TTg approving a cultural development strategy until 2030.