Ten major cultural, sports, and tourism events of 2025
WVR - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced the 10 most notable cultural, sports, and tourism events of 2025, selected through a combination of direct voting and online polling.
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1. Significant progress in Institutional development and legal framework improvement
The year 2025 marked a significant advancement in the completion of the legal system with the National Assembly passing the amended Press Law and amendments to certain provisions of the Advertising Law. The government issued several important decrees guiding the implementation of the Cultural Heritage Law.
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Notably, the Strategy for the Development of Cultural Industries by 2030, with a vision to 2045, and the National Target Program for Cultural Development for the period 2025 - 2035 were issued, creating a comprehensive legal framework to promote the holistic development of culture, sports, and tourism.
2. National Achievements Exhibition themed "80 Years - The Journey of Independence - Freedom - Happiness"
The exhibition is a special political-cultural event in the series of activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2, gathering hundreds of agencies, localities, and enterprises. The event clearly showcases the stature, position, and development aspirations of the country in the new era.
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3. Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press Day and the 80th Anniversary of the Cultural Sector
The commemorative events were solemnly held, attracting significant public attention, affirming the role of revolutionary journalism and culture in the nation's construction and defense.
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General Secretary To Lam attended and delivered important speeches, providing direction for the development of these two fields in the new era.
4. Vietnamese cultural heritage continues to assert international standing with numerous UNESCO recognitions
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Highlights include the recognition of the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac relic and scenic complex; the expansion of the Phong Nha - Ke Bang World Natural Heritage site; the inclusion of musician Hoang Van's collection in the Memory of the World Register and the listing of Dong Ho folk woodblock painting as an intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding.
5. UNESCO General Assembly adopts Vietnam's initiative on the "International Decade for Culture for Sustainable Development"
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The initiative, presented by Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung, received high consensus, affirming Vietnam's proactive role and international reputation in promoting global cultural cooperation.
6. Large-scale cultural and artistic activities generafe widespread social impact, affirming Vietnam's cultural soft power
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Numerous art programs and grand concerts commemorating significant national events were meticulously organized, spreading patriotism and national pride, while also promoting the development of cultural industries.
7. First-ever “Vietnam Happy Fest” promotes Vietnam as a destination of peace and humanity
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The series of activities conveyed messages of happiness, unity, and sharing, contributing to promoting the image of a friendly and humane Vietnam.
8. The 24th Vietnam Film Festival and the mark of Vietnamese Cinema on the international stage
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The film Mua Do (Red Rain) created a major impact, setting box office records and affirming the position of Vietnamese cinema. The Da Nang Asian Film Festival and Vietnam Film Week in France further expanded cultural exchange and promoted Vietnam’s national image abroad.
9. Impressive achievements by Vietnamese sports at the 33rd SEA Games, especially the gold medal won by the Vietnam U22 men’s football team
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The Vietnamese Sports Delegation performed excellently, affirming its position in the region, with many Olympic sports achieving outstanding results, laying the foundation for the strategy of developing high-performance sports.
10. Strong recovery of Vietnamese tourism, surpassing 20 million international visitors for the first time
Vietnam was recognized by the United Nations World Tourism Organization as one of the fastest-growing destinations globally, continuing to be honored in many international categories, affirming its position as a leading destination in Asia.
