Hanoi is moving to elevate two defining symbols of Vietnamese culture onto the world stage, leading a nationwide effort to nominate pho and water puppetry for UNESCO intangible heritage status.
Vietnam’s capital reports a 28.5% jump in monthly arrivals and rising tourism revenue, bolstering its ambition to make travel a key economic pillar this year.
A new international short documentary film festival devoted exclusively to Vietnamese culture has opened submissions, marking a first for the global cultural and cinema landscape.
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At Hanoi’s Ho Guom Theatre, classical music took on a civic role as leading orchestras and soloists gathered for a concert that framed culture as both reflection and force at a pivotal political moment.
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On the morning Vietnam opened its 14th National Party Congress, Hanoi seemed to slow its pace. Traffic eased, flags lined historic avenues and quiet conversations replaced routine chatter, as the capital absorbed a moment widely seen as pivotal for the country’s next chapter.
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Hanoi is positioning its Lunar New Year celebrations as a global cultural draw, as the city prepares to host Happy Tet 2026, an immersive festival designed to bring Vietnam’s most important holiday to international audiences at the heart of the capital.
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The music and fireworks display is expected to turn Hanoi into a focal point for residents and visitors on Friday night.
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Hanoi is pairing extended Tet travel demand with cultural programs and heritage promotion as it seeks to boost tourism revenue while protecting its historical identity.
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Hanoi rolls out a citywide 2026 Tet (Lunar New Year) calendar featuring festivals, heritage sites, fireworks and cultural experiences to attract global visitors.
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Vietnam aims to sharply raise its global profile under a new national strategy that positions soft power as a core driver of tourism, investment and international engagement over the next two decades.
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