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Vietnamese folklore-inspired game gains global attention
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.
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.
Michelin honours restaurants in Việt Nam
Culture 01:09Hà Nội, Hồ Chí Minh City and Đà Nẵng are currently the three culinary hubs selected by the Michelin Guide for evaluation in Vietnam. All dining establishments in the selection are assessed and ranked by Michelin Guide’s anonymous inspectors.
Embroidery class empowers people with disabilities
Culture 02:51At a small workshop in Hà Nội, yarn and needles are being used to create more than just artwork while also helping people with disabilities gain confidence and connect more closely with the world around them. The class has spent the past 15 years using yarn embroidery not only to preserve Vietnamese cultural images, but also to create new opportunities for learners with disabilities to become more independent.
Pear-shaped lute performance sets Việt Nam record
Culture 02:35For the first time, tỳ bà lute ensemble performance has been officially recognised as the country’s largest-ever nationwide. The record was awarded to the Việt Nam National Academy of Music, marking a milestone in efforts to preserve and promote the traditional instrument across generations of artists.
Tế Tiêu puppetry keeps tradition alive
Culture 02:25As Vietnamese creative industries gain momentum globally, traditional cultural heritage is also finding new ways to connect with modern audiences. In Hà Nội, many traditional cultural values that date back hundreds of years are still being preserved amid rapid urban change. Despite modern changes, Tế Tiêu dry puppetry continues to be preserved and performed, helping keep a traditional Vietnamese art form alive.
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