Culture - Sports

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.

An art programme entitled “Song of Triumph”,was staged in Pham Thi Tran theatre (Hoa Lu ward) on the evening of August 29 to mark the 81st anniversary of the success of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 2026) and Viet Nam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 2026).

The match ended 2-2, giving Vietnam a 4-2 aggregate victory over the two legs and confirming their successful defence of the ASEAN Cup title.

The historical epic film “Ho Linh Trang Si - Bi An Mo Vua Dinh” (Guardian Spirit of Valiant Warrior - The Mystery of King Dinh’s Tomb), which tells the story of King Dinh Tien Hoang, will officially hit cinemas nationwide on August 28.

Vietnam moved closer to defending their ASEAN Cup title after beating Thailand 2-0 in the first leg of the final in Bangkok on August 22, putting them in a strong position ahead of the return leg in Hanoi.

Social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram have not only changed the way people access information, learn, communicate, and connect, but they have also become channels for promoting the image of the country, its people, and its cultural identity.

Nguyen Xuan Son scored twice as Vietnam defeated Malaysia 2-0 in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinal at My Dinh National Stadium on August 19 night, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory and a place in the final against Thailand.

Visitors to Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve can encounter a remarkable variety of wildlife, from Eurasian coots and pheasant-tailed jacanas to the rare Delacour’s langur.

Vietnam opened the score in stoppage time of the first half. In the fourth minute of added time, Truong Tien Anh delivered an accurate cross from the right, allowing Xuan Son to rise high and head the ball into the net for a 1-0 lead.

Securing all three points, coach Kim Sang-sik and his squad finished atop Group A with 10 points (three wins, one draw).

Ninh Binh province is stepping up efforts to conserve and promote its natural and cultural heritage through a sustainable approach while continuing to prepare a nomination dossier for UNESCO World Heritage inscription of the Van Long - Kim Bang -Tam Chuc Delacour's Langur Cultural and Ecological Landscape.