Vietnam Culture Day Established to Boost Heritage Preservation

Vietnam has officially designated November 24 as "Vietnam Culture Day" with the aim of providing the public with opportunities to participate in, create, and enjoy cultural activities, thereby spreading positive values and fostering pride in Vietnamese culture. This designation was established under Resolution 80-NQ/TW, dated January 7, 2026. Following this designation, a series of events showcasing Vietnam's rich cultural heritage are actively taking place across the country. In Hanoi's Old Quarter, traditional lanterns have lit up the streets, marking the opening of an event themed "Moonlit Memories of the Old Quarter" at the Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Centre. This event features hands-on lantern-making experiences and exhibitions that introduce Vietnam's traditional Mid-Autumn Festival culture, emphasizing the importance of cultural transmission to the next generation. Furthermore, the "Heritage Flow" festival, held from September 11 to 20, attracted over 250,000 visitors and involved more than 3,000 artists and performers, along with over 100 artisans from Vietnam, the Republic of Korea, Japan, and India. This festival conveyed the message that heritage is not a static collection of artifacts or values frozen in the past, but a living flow that continues to evolve, adapt, and be enriched by each generation. The promotion of Vietnamese culture is also advancing internationally. In France, Vietnam participated as the guest of honor alongside Japan at the Maintenon/Pierres Japan Festival. Additionally, in Dresden, Germany, an event organized by the Vietnamese community featured activities for children and performances showcasing Vietnamese traditional culture. These activities play a crucial role in helping Vietnamese people living abroad preserve traditions, strengthen generational bonds, and share Vietnamese culture with local and international communities. Athletes' achievements are also being highlighted from a cultural perspective. At ASIAD 2026, the Vietnamese delegation officially arrived at Nagoya Port, boosting the athletes' morale. In the sports sector, the launch of the first "Vietnam Ethnic Minority Women's Football – VTV Cup" has been decided, indicating a push to promote women's football development in local communities. These developments demonstrate Vietnam's commitment to preserving and promoting its cultural heritage internationally, running parallel to its economic growth. The establishment of Culture Day is expected to be a significant step in encouraging every citizen to take pride in their national culture and pass it on to future generations. Source: VietnamPlus English