Vietnamese Embassy officials and staff, and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Canada welcome General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam. Photo: VNA

    Top leader begins state visit to Canada

    The state visit by Party General Secretary and President To Lam to Canada will generate strong political momentum. It aims to foster an increasingly substantive, balanced, and effective Vietnam-Canada relationship, in line with the potential, strengths, and needs of both nations.

    Excerpts from tuong (classical dramma), cheo (traditional Vietnamese opera), xam (blind buskers’ singing), and chau van (ritual singing) performed at the Traditional Arts Space in Hanoi’s Old Quarter have attracted great interest from local residents and tourists (Photo: VNA)

    Traditional culture finds new life in contemporary Vietnam

    Under Resolution 80-NQ/TW, dated January 7, 2026, November 24 was designated Vietnam Culture Day, to be observed annually. The occasion aims to give the public opportunities to participate in, create and enjoy cultural activities, helping spread positive values and foster pride in Vietnamese culture.