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Huế's Vesak seen through foreign eyes
Beyond its reputation as a heritage city, Huế is taking on a distinctive look as preparations for Buddha's Birthday or Vesak unfold across the ancient capital. From riverside decorations to pagodas filled with worshippers, the festive atmosphere is drawing attention and sparking curiosity among international visitors exploring the city.
DIFF kicks off with spectacular innovations
Culture 02:14In Đà Nẵng, the beginning of Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival and its dazzling scenes marks the beginning of summer. But this year, the fireworks promised to be even more spectacular.
Huế's Vesak seen through foreign eyes
Culture 02:31Beyond its reputation as a heritage city, Huế is taking on a distinctive look as preparations for Buddha's Birthday or Vesak unfold across the ancient capital. From riverside decorations to pagodas filled with worshippers, the festive atmosphere is drawing attention and sparking curiosity among international visitors exploring the city.
Việt Nam sees boom in Russian tourists
Culture 00:51Việt Nam welcomed more than 500,000 Russian visitors in the first four months of this year, three times higher than the same period last year. This rise is driven by expanded flight connections and visa-free travel policies. This summer, flights to Nha Trang will operate from 15 Russian cities, while tour operators are also expanding charter services to Đà Nẵng from nine cities across Russia.
South Korean ballet captivates Hà Nội audiences
Culture 02:57On the evening of 27 May, at Hồ Gươm Opera, the ballet “GAT” made its official debut to Vietnamese audiences, opening the “Korea Season 2026” programme series. Beyond presenting a remarkable contemporary performance, the programme also serves to strengthen cultural connection and exchange between the two countries.
Vietnamese folklore-inspired game gains global attention
Culture 00:49The Vietnamese game The Scourge has been attracting attention after being adapted into a feature film and showcased at the 2026 Cannes Film Market. Even before the adaptation, the title had already gained strong momentum, recording more than 100,000 downloads worldwide and generating widespread discussion across platforms, including YouTube, Twitch and TikTok.
International music week creates riverside art
Culture 00:42The 2026 Huế International Music Week is set to take place from June 13 to 18 on a riverside stage along the Hương River. The event is expected to become a special cultural highlight this summer, where music, lighting and the landscape come together to create a modern experience with a distinctly Huế character.
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