Hanoi (VNA) - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on December 20 announced the top 10 culture, sport and tourism events of Vietnam in 2022.
One of the seven culture events was the implementation of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's conclusion at the National Cultural Conference in 2021. In early 2022, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued an Action Plan to implement the Party chief's conclusion and approved a strategy for cultural development until 2030.
In the year, UNESCO recognised the art of pottery making of the Cham people as intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding; and 78 “ma nhai” steles on Ngu Hanh Son Mountain in central Da Nang city, and the collection of handwritten Chinese and Nom documents in Truong Luu village of central Ha Tinh province as part of documentary heritage in Asia and the Pacific.
Vietnam successful negotiated to repatriate the Nguyen Dynasty’s imperial seal 'Hoang de chi bao' (Treasure of the Emperor) from France to Vietnam.
Other cultural events were the National Assembly’s approval of the Law on Cinema 2022 and the revised Law on Domestic Violence Prevention and Control 2022; and the 6th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF VI).
The most outstanding events in sports included Vietnam's successful organisation of and competition at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) and Vietnam’s qualification for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time.
In the field of tourism, Vietnam fully reopened its borders to international tourists from March 15 after a long time affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and restored pre-pandemic visa policy.
With this move, the World Tourism Organisation has listed Vietnam as one of the countries with the most open-door policy in the world. The country has recorded a strong rebound of domestic tourism with the number of local visitors reaching 100 million in 2022, 1.5 times higher than the target set for the year./.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on January 10 announced the top ten cultural, sport and tourism events in 2017, which were voted by over 150 journalists nationwide the previous day.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has selectetd the top ten cultural, sport and tourism events in 2017 based on the result of voting by over 150 journalists nationwide.
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.
The women's football team of Vietnam (Photo: VFF) 
