A photo exhibition was opened at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi on August 31, offering visitors an insight into Vietnam’s path to independence throughout history.
A visitor to the exhibition at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long on August 31 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A photo exhibition was opened at theImperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi on August 31, offering visitors aninsight into Vietnam’s path to independence throughout history.
The event, held to mark 75 years since theAugust Revolution and the 75th National Day (September 2), features 100exhibits, including documents and photos, providing a brief overview of thestruggles to safeguard national independence against foreign invaders from the10th to the 19th century.
They also help the public learn about thevictory of the August Revolution in 1945, which led to the establishment of theDemocratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, onSeptember 2 the same year.
People can also visit this display online viathe website .
The exhibition, held by the Thang Long-HanoiHeritage Conservation Centre, will last through the end of September./.
The original sketches of the national emblem of Vietnam, designed by late artist Bui Trang Chuoc, are being displayed in an exhibition at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi from August 25 to September 6.
Two photo exhibitions opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 26 to celebrate 75 years since the August Revolution and the 75th National Day (September 2).
The 45-year history of the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum has been introduced to Vietnamese and international friends through 180 photos on display at an exhibition that opened in Hanoi on August 27.
More than 200 documents and photos featuring the national construction and defence over the past 75 years are being displayed at an exhibition that opened at the Hanoi-based Ho Chi Minh Museum on August 30.
A book exhibition will be held virtually on the website Book365.vn to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2) from September 1-15.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The U23 competition will run from June 16 to 22, followed by the U17 event from June 23 to 28, while athletes competing in the U23 category will undergo weight and skill checks ahead of the matches starting June 18, while similar checks for U17 athletes will take place before June 23.
A visitor to the exhibition at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long on August 31 (Photo: VNA) 
