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Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival set for late June

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The Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival (DANAFF) returns for its fourth edition from 28 June to 7 July, bringing together filmmakers, artists and audiences from across Asia and beyond. This year's festival features 102 films and around 200 screenings, alongside special programmes highlighting Asian cinema and a spotlight on American film.

Taste of Mekong Delta in Hồ Chí Minh City

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The Southern Fruit Festival is underway at Suối Tiên Theme Park in Hồ Chí Minh City. The annual event brings together tropical fruits, traditional food and cultural experiences from Việt Nam's Mekong Delta. For many visitors, it's a chance to discover the region without leaving the city.

FORESTIVAL 2026 blends music with conservation

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This year's FORESTIVAL 2026, with the theme “Dawn Warriors”, has brought tens of thousands of visitors to Ninh Bình province, where music, heritage and nature come together in a message of forest protection. With modern performances set against an ancient landscape, the festival invites young audiences to see nature not just as a backdrop, but as something worth protecting.

Japan's largest Vietnamese festival opens

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Việt Nam Festival 2026 officially opened on Saturday in Tokyo, drawing the attendance of senior government officials and representatives from a range of Japanese political parties. The event is recognised as the largest and longest-running Vietnamese festival in Japan.

DIFF kicks off with spectacular innovations

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In 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

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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.

Việt Nam sees boom in Russian tourists

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Việt 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

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On 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

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The 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.