Traditional Vietnamese heritage has long been associated with ceremonial spaces, but today, it is finding new life in everyday public spaces. In the process, a new generation is discovering tradition in unexpected settings, from shopping centres to pedestrian streets.
Vietnam is already putting its name on the global tourism map by hosting Miss World 2026. Following opening activities in Quang Ninh, more than 110 contestants are spending nearly a week in Hai Phong for talent, Top Model and sports challenges.
What if you could touch, smell, and immerse yourself in a cultural journey? Inside a pioneering interactive space in Hanoi, physical technology and multi-sensory storytelling turn visitors into active explorers aboard a Spice Ship.
Australia is home to more than 260,000 people born in Vietnam, one of the country’s largest migrant communities. And Vietnamese cuisine is becoming an increasingly familiar part of Australia’s multicultural food scene, introducing more Australians to Vietnam through its flavours and traditions.
In the Seven Mountains region of An Giang Province, the traditional craft of Khmer brocade weaving is being carefully preserved and passed down through generations. Master artisans are teaching local women this meticulous 17-step handmade process, providing them with stable livelihoods and keeping unique cultural stories alive. These authentic brocade products are now reaching wider markets, ensuring this rich cultural heritage continues to thrive in modern society.
For more than two thousand years, the walls of Co Loa have stood as a remarkable testimony to Vietnam’s early history. But what can this ancient citadel tell us about the emergence of states and cities in Southeast Asia, and why does that matter to the world today?
"Culture must be more than a spiritual foundation; it must become a new engine of growth." As stated in Resolution 80, the significant shift from "preservation first" to "combining preservation with creativity" is seen by many international experts as Vietnam's step in line with global cultural development trends, in which culture is viewed as a pillar of sustainable development.