From poignant memorials to vibrant traditions, this week’s Culture Scene explores the depth and diversity of global culture. We visit a newly recognised national historic site in Quảng Trị, meet Vietnam’s Intervision 2025 representative, and discover a Hue culinary guardian’s enduring legacy. Plus, digital art comes alive in Ho Chi Minh City, Paris honours road victims through powerful portraits, and Australia welcomes spring with its largest flower festival.
To mark the 14th National Party Congress, free film screenings are drawing strong public interest across Vietnam, from Hanoi to Bac Ninh, bringing documentaries and feature films closer to audiences while helping young viewers better understand national history, cultural heritage, and the values shaped by previous generations.
In the digital age, vinyl still holds a special place for music lovers. In Brussels, the Vinyl Brussels Record Fair brings together collectors from across Europe, preserving the original sound, memories, and passion that vinyl records offer beyond the digital world.
Beyond its cool climate and poetic scenery, Dalat is emerging as a destination where music becomes an experience. From dawn performances by Xuan Huong Lake to large outdoor shows drawing thousands of visitors, live music is increasingly shaping the city’s tourism appeal, turning melodies into a new driver of local growth.
In the digital era, where technology shapes new experiences and redefines every form of interaction, digital transformation is now an inevitable part of cultural interpretation. With a role of providing spaces for comprehensive educational experiences, many museums have adopted innovative and engaging approaches to bring cultural products closer to the public.
The India Fair 2026 at Thong Nhat Park brought vibrant cultural exchange to life, celebrating cuisine, traditional arts, yoga, music and more in honour of the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam–India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. With over 1,000 participants, this open-to-the-public festival offered a joyful way to connect cultures and deepen mutual understanding.
As Lunar New Year approaches, furnaces in Binh An rice paper village in Lam Dong glow from morning to dusk as families work tirelessly to fulfil year-end orders and preserve traditional flavours. Made from pure rice and crafted by hand, these beloved rice papers are in high demand, and the village plans to blend tradition with modern production methods to keep the craft thriving.