Lạng Sơn holds Border Light Festival to highlight local culture, tourism

With a history spanning more than 400 years, Hội An lantern making is a traditional craft that uses saltwater-treated bamboo frames to prevent termite damage, covered with delicate silk. The lanterns produce a soft, warm glow, reflecting the charm of Việt Nam’s cultural heritage.

A cultural space can only truly live up to its purpose when these standards are translated into activities of each agency, organisation and residential community, said a lecturer at the Ho Chi Minh City Cadre Academy.

What happens when Hà Nội finds its rhythm in jazz? A new music festival, Hanoi Jazztival, is bringing the capital to life with three days of swinging beats, spontaneous sounds and fresh takes on Vietnamese music – putting the growing jazz scene of Hà Nội and Việt Nam in the spotlight.

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The province’s digital tourism drive goes beyond promotion on social media. Lào Cai is gradually building a smart tourism ecosystem to improve visitor experiences, support tourism businesses and help mountain communities overcome geographical barriers.

Instead of waiting for customers to visit Phù Lãng or relying mainly on traditional distribution channels, the cooperative now introduces its handmade pottery directly on social media platforms. Its TikTok livestreams attract thousands of viewers, with orders placed during the broadcasts.

The Nguyễn Phan Chánh Award and Scholarships honour young artistic talents while motivating students to pursue their studies, conduct research and dedicate themselves to traditional silk painting.

The Laufey Foundation has partnered with the Manila Symphony Orchestra Foundation, Inc. (MSO Foundation) to help promote access to music education and youth development through orchestral music.

As the annual floods return, the revived wetlands of Trà Sư Cajeput Forest offer modern travellers the ultimate slow-living escape wrapped in an endless blanket of green.

The concert was both an experiment by the artist and a journey towards expressing his artistic essence and personal identity after more than 40 years in music.

Angelica Lopez has arrived in Thailand to represent the Philippines at the Miss Grand International 2026 pageant.