One of Vietnam's most iconic heritage destinations, Ha Long Bay has twice been recognised by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site and is also one of the New7Wonders of Nature. In 2023, UNESCO extended the World Natural Heritage designation to include the Ha Long Bay–Cat Ba Archipelago.
Vietnam is building its first light rail transit (LRT) line designed to serve a major international event, APEC 2027 in Phu Quoc. But beyond transport, the project has another ambition: to showcase Vietnamese culture.
At the lively Cai Rang Floating Market, traditional music adds a unique touch to the Can Tho experience. There is no grand stage, no distance between the performers and audience.
In Prague, the familiar sounds of chèo drums and folk melodies filled the air at the 2026 European Chèo Festival. The event brought together chèo lovers to meet, connect, and perform, while promoting, preserving, and passing on Vietnam’s traditional cultural values to future generations.
Thundering hooves, flying mud and roaring crowds. The Ro Pagoda Ox Racing Festival transformed a quiet corner of An Giang Province into a celebration of speed and local culture. Held on an unprecedented scale in 2026, the event drew thousands of visitors.
The 2026 Ro Pagoda Ox Racing Festival opened on 13 September in An Cu Ward, An Giang Province. Long before pairs of oxen thunder across the muddy track, local owners devote months to feeding, training and caring for them. Behind the excitement lies a generations-old tradition sustained by the passion and devotion of the Bay Nui community.
Across various prefectures, Vietnamese festivals are held annually to promote traditional values and connect Japanese citizens, as well as international friends, with Vietnam.