Culture - Sports

Vietnam topped the medal table at the fifth Southeast Asian Pencak Silat Championships 2026, which concluded in Ho Chi Minh City on September 29.

The Tran Thuong Temple Festival kicked off in Tran Thuong commune of the northern province of Ninh Binh on September 26 (the 16th day of the eighth lunar month), commemorating the 726th death anniversary of “Quoc cong Tiet che” Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan, a celebrated general of the Tran dynasty.

The win gives Vietnam an important boost ahead of their remaining Group B matches against Thailand on September 29 and Pakistan on October 2.

Digital transformation is emerging as an important solution to preserve and promote traditional cultural values at risk of fading, including Mo Muong, a national intangible cultural heritage closely associated with the spiritual life of the Muong ethnic minority community.

A ceremony was held on September 23 to announce the decision adding the “Traditional Wedding Ceremony of the Muong People in Yen Son Ward” into the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

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.

The People’s Committee of Tran Thuong commune (Ninh Binh province) on September 20, held a conference to report on the preparations for the Tran Thuong Temple Festival 2026 and the ceremony to mark the 726th death anniversary of Tran Hung Dao (1300-2026), the supreme commander of Vietnam in the Tran Dynasty, who repelled three major Mongolian invasions in the 13th century.

The 2026 Asian Games officially opened in Nagoya, Japan, on September 19, marking the beginning of 16 days of competition for athletes from 45 countries and territories.

Scanning QR codes attached to artefacts, viewing 3D displays and exploring a virtual museum remotely are among the technological innovations being introduced at the Ninh Binh Provincial Museum, helping narrow the gap between cultural heritage and the public and turning history from something abstract into an engaging journey of discovery.

The Ninh Binh Provincial People’s Committee has issued a decision, recognising Hai Ly beach church climate change relic site in Hai Tien commune as a tourist attraction.

Ninh Binh province showcased its distinctive cultural heritage and signature OCOP products at “Vietnam Day 2026 in Kyushu-Okinawa,” held on September 12-13 at Tenjin Central Park in Fukuoka, Japan.

Authorities of Tay Hoa Lu ward in Ninh Binh province on September 13 held a ceremony to announce the Prime Minister’s decision and receive the Certificate recognising the “Rock-Carved Images of 18 Arhats at Lien Hoa Cave, Phong Phu Pagoda” as a National Treasure.

Ninh Binh defeated Thanh Hoa 2-1 in the second round of the LPBank V-League 2026-2027 on September 11 evening, securing three points to move above Hanoi Public Security Club and The Cong to the top of the standings after two matches.

Ninh Binh province has approved a project on the preservation and development of craft villages and traditional craft villages in association with tourism for the 2026 2030 period, with a vision to 2045.

Do Thi Thao has surpassed 20 other contestants to be crowned Miss Hoa Lu 2026 at a ceremony held in the province's Theatre center Pham Thi Tran on September 6.

Ninh Binh came from behind to beat Hai Phong 4-1 in the opening round of the 2026-2027 V-League at Lach Tray Stadium in Hai Phong on September 5, temporarily moving to the top of the standings.

The VTV LPBank International Marathon 2026, themed “Stride to New Heights - Through the Land of Heritage,” took place on August 30 at the Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve in Ninh Binh province.

At 6 am on August 30, the “Marching forward with Viet Nam 2026” event was held simultaneously in all 34 provinces and centrally run cities across the country by Nhan Dan Newspaper in coordination with the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of National Defence, and the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee.

Nearly 5,000 officials, soldiers, students, labourers and residents in Ninh Binh joined the nationwide “Marching forward with Vietnam” walking program on August 30, contributing more than 44 million steps and promoting fitness, national unity and green living.