Along the Huong River in Hue City, many older residents of Kim Long Ward are staying active and closely connected to their community. On the International Day of Older Persons, their simple daily routines - from morning exercise and gardening to spending time with neighbours - offer a glimpse into ageing with health, purpose, and companionship.
Along the Huong River in Hue City, many older residents of Kim Long Ward are staying active and closely connected to their community. On the International Day of Older Persons, their simple daily routines - from morning exercise and gardening to spending time with neighbours - offer a glimpse into ageing with health, purpose, and companionship.
On a lighter note, the second Cultures of the World Festival 2026 in Hanoi officially opened on the evening of 1 October. What's even more interesting is that the festival becomes a space of eclectic artistic and creative displays, where each nation brings its own unique values and finds common ground in diversity.
From the Dragon Bridge and Han River to everyday street scenes, Danang’s urban sketchers are capturing the city one line at a time. Their drawings reveal familiar places and fleeting moments of daily life from perspectives that visitors might otherwise miss.
Connecting ancient roots to the modern day isn't just happening through grand outdoor festivals; it is also taking shape inside classroom walls, as the next generation steps up to preserve Vietnam’s musical heritage. But a tradition only stays alive when people still listen to it, learn it, and want to carry it on. Now, this traditional music is finding its way into a high school in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnamese music is finding new ways to connect cultural heritage with contemporary sounds. From folk melodies, pentatonic scales, and traditional instruments to mythology, literature and regional stories, more artists are drawing on elements of Vietnamese cultural heritage in their music. For Vietnam’s music industry, heritage is finding a new life in contemporary music.
Preparations are underway for Sa Huynh's UNESCO World Heritage nomination, following the site's designation as a Special National Relic in 2022. Archaeologists say the process should be accelerated to raise awareness of and highlight the value of Sa Huynh Culture.