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Lâm Đồng prepares for December's Đà Lạt Flower Festival
Lam Dong is finalizing preparations for the 11th Da Lat Flower Festival, according to information from an October 8 briefing reported by Bao Van Hoa.
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Southern Women's Museum explores the history of the áo bà ba
The Southern Women’s Museum opened its exhibition “Chiec ao ba ba – Duom tinh phuong Nam” on October 9 ahead of Vietnamese Women’s Day.
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Án mạng xém hoàn hảo secures Thai remake rights deal
“An mang xem hoan hao” premiered in Ho Chi Minh City on October 8, alongside news that a Thai producer had acquired remake rights, Thanh Nien reports.
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Mông cultural festival brings local traditions to Điện Biên
Activities for the fourth Mong Ethnic Culture Festival opened at Muong Thanh pedestrian street in Dien Bien on the morning of October 9.
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Hanoi Drama Theatre launches Thời khắc cultural programme
Hanoi Drama Theatre is presenting “Thoi khac” from October 8–10 at Cong Nhan Theatre, 42 Trang Tien.
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Cần Thơ plans six-day River Culture Festival over New Year
Can Tho plans to hold its second River Culture Festival from December 30, 2026, to January 4, 2027, following an announcement at an October 8 briefing.
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Đà Nẵng establishes Heritage Management and Museum Center
Da Nang has decided to establish a Heritage Management and Museum Center by merging the city museum with its monuments and scenic-sites management board.
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Katê festival highlights safeguarding of Chăm pottery traditions
Cham communities observe the 2026 Kate festival on October 9–11, with temple rituals and village cultural activities, according to Bao Van Hoa.
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Lưu Đình Phúc appointed head of Publishing and Libraries Department
Luu Dinh Phuc has been appointed head of Vietnam’s Publishing and Libraries Department, while Le Quang Tu Do takes charge of the Press Department, VnExpress reports.