National Cultural Festival connects communities across the country: Press conference
WVR - With 406 cultural, artistic, sports, and exhibition activities, Vietnam Culture Day on November 24 is being organized for the first time nationwide. It coincides with the National Great Unity Day and commemorates the 80th anniversary of the first National Cultural Conference (November 24, 1946 – January 24, 2026), according to the press conference.
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On the morning of November 5, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism held a press conference to provide information on activities celebrating Vietnam Culture Day 2026 and preparations for the 80th anniversary of the first National Cultural Conference (November 24, 1946 – November 24, 2026).
The press conference was chaired by Deputy Minister Nguyen Huy Dung, Deputy Head of the Party Central Committee's Commision for Publicity Bui Hoai Son, and Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Vu Thu Ha. It was conducted in a hybrid format, connecting with provinces and cities nationwide, with approximately 1,100 delegates participating.
Nationwide celebratory activities
According to information from the press conference, as of November 5, the country has prepared 406 activities and programs to celebrate Vietnam Culture Day 2026. These include 282 cultural and artistic events, 36 sports activities, and 85 display and exhibition programs.
Notably, all 34 provinces and cities have issued plans to implement activities, closely adhering to Decision No. 1111/QD-TTg and the guidelines of the Party Central Committee's and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front.
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| Scene from the press conference. (Photo: Le An) |
The programs are implemented across six main content groups, including information dissemination and digital media; organizing cultural, sports, and tourism events; preserving and promoting heritage, developing cultural reading and education; community activities; promoting cultural values; and recognizing and expanding exemplary models.
Many central ministries, sectors, and organizations have proactively developed plans or integrated celebratory activities into their work programs, including the Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of National Defence, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Health, Vietnam Women's Union, and Vietnam Farmers' Union.
The activities aim to bring culture closer to life, creating spaces for people in localities and communities to participate in preserving, practicing, and promoting national cultural identity.
Mr. Le Quang Tu Do, Director General of the Press Department, stated that Vietnam Culture Day is a significant event aimed at concretizing Resolution No. 80 of the Politburo on the development of Vietnamese culture. It is also an occasion to affirm the role of culture in social life, providing opportunities for people to directly participate in creating and enjoying cultural values.
Mr. Bui Hoai Son, Deputy Head of the Party Central Committee;s Commission for Publicity, emphasised the need to highlight the role of culture in socio-economic development; the potential of cultural industries, cultural tourism, and the sustainable exploitation of cultural resources, heritage, and regional identities; thereby creating additional products, services, cultural spaces, jobs, and livelihoods for people.
Commemorating 80 years of the first National Cultural Conference
This year's Vietnam Culture Day on November 24 is linked to the 80th anniversary of the first National Cultural Conference, held on November 24, 1946. This event holds significant importance in the history of Vietnamese cultural development, associated with Ho Chi Minh's ideology on the role of culture in nation-building and defense.
The commemoration is scheduled for 9 a.m. on November 24 at Ho Guom Theater (Hanoi), broadcast live on VTV1 and VOV1 radio.
A notable highlight of this year's activities is the introduction of the Vietnam Cultural Map Digital Platform (CMAP) to serve the community. Launched by the Ministry of VHTT&DL on November 1 at the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam (Hanoi), the platform, accessible at cmap.vn, provides information on cultural events, activities, and destinations nationwide.
CMAP is intended to be regularly updated before, during, and after Vietnam Culture Day, thereby assisting residents and tourists in finding information, exploring cultural spaces, and connecting with cultural life in localities.
Additionally, the program “Vietnamese Sounds. Melodies of Life” runs from October 12 to November 30, with the message “Each person a melody. Millions together create the sound of Vietnam”.
The program encourages the community to share melodies associated with life, create sound works with folk cultural materials, reflecting the diversity of regions, ethnicities, and generations. The total prize value of the program is 175 million VND; the works are expected to be performed on November 24.
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| Vietnam Culture Day 24/11/2026 is implemented on a wide scale. (Source: Organizing Committee) |
Numerous cultural spaces open to the public
In November, a series of cultural and artistic events are being organized in localities, creating diverse rendezvous points for residents and tourists.
In Hanoi, the opening ceremony of Vietnam Culture Day takes place on the morning of November 21 at Hoan Kiem Lake, featuring heritage parades and artistic performances. On the evening of November 24, a special art program at My Dinh National Stadium is expected to serve 50,000 spectators, combining fireworks and live broadcast on VTV1.
According to Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Vu Thu Ha, Hanoi identifies Vietnam Culture Day as an important occasion to raise awareness and responsibility among authorities and residents in preserving and promoting cultural values. The city proactively coordinates and prepares necessary conditions, aiming to organize a safe, practical event that attracts a large number of residents and tourists.
In Hue, from November 22-24, activities honoring heritage, experiencing ao dai, Ca Hue, Bai Choi, handicrafts, and cuisine, along with a digital poetry exhibition of King Thieu Tri, will take place.
Many northern localities organize distinctive activities such as the Ethnic Cultural Festival in Thai Nguyen, the Original Quan Ho Villages Festival in Bac Ninh, promoting Yen Tu heritage in Quang Ninh, performing Lang Son heritage, and a 3D Mapping light show on the Han River (Da Nang).
In the Central and Central Highlands regions, Quang Ngai organizes the Great Unity Week of Ethnic Groups - Cultural Heritage and the Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival; Gia Lai introduces the Gong Festival and heritage experience activities. Khanh Hoa hosts the “Sounds of the Homeland” art program, showcasing Cham culture and offering free entry to several monuments on November 24.
In the Southern region, An Giang co-hosts the first Vietnam Culture Day; Dong Thap organizes an art program combined with traditional craft, cuisine, and cultural reading experiences. Can Tho performs “Tieng Ho Song Hau”, while Vinh Long hosts the Culture, Sports, and Tourism Week linked with the Ok Om Bok Festival, Ngo boat racing, and artistic activities.
In addition to local activities, the Film Week celebrating the 8th Hanoi International Film Festival and Vietnam Culture Day takes place from November 18-24. Free screenings at cinemas are concentrated over three days from November 22-24; films are also brought to remote, border, island areas, and places without cinemas.
With widespread activities, diverse forms, and experiential spaces, Vietnam Culture Day on November 24, 2026, is expected to create more opportunities for people to access, practice, and enjoy culture, contributing to strengthening solidarity and the awareness of preserving national identity.
