Culture - Sports

The US’s renowned fashion magazine Harper’s Bazaar has chosen Ninh Binh as the stunning backdrop for its latest photo set, called “Spirited Away”, aiming to honour the serene and untouched beauty of Vietnam. Model Awar Odhiang in Tam Coc - Bich Dong.

Ninh Binh Football Club has announced its new coach Gerard Albadajelo to prepare for V. League 2025-2026.New coach Gerard Albadajelo makes his first appearance.

Xuan Thuy National Park in Ninh Binh Province, a biodiversity conservation area home to many rare migratory bird species, has been recognised as Viet Nam’s first Ramsar site and is part of the World Biosphere Reserve. It is currently being nominated as an ASEAN Heritage Park.Many rare bird species have chosen Xuan Thuy National Park as a stopover on their migratory journey.

The third Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF 2025) officially opened at the Ariyana Convention Centre on the evening of June 29, drawing renowned filmmakers, actors, and officials from Viet Nam and across Asia.Politburo member Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang speaking at the ceremony (Photo: NDO)

Once the provinces of Ha Nam, Ninh Binh and Nam Dinh are merged into one from July 1, the new province will form a new region with more diverse and sustainable tourism linkages. The newly established province of Ninh Binh expects to develop tourism based on rich potential of natural resources and culture.Tam Coc landscape.

Archaeologists have unearthed stone working tools and mollusc shells dating back 3,800 to 4,000 years at the Man Bac archaeological site in Yen Mo district of Ninh Binh province.Working tools dating back over 3,500 years unearthed in Man Bac archaeological site.

Vietnam’s 50-athlete delegation delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Asian Muay Thai Championships, securing 46 medals: 14 golds, 16 silvers and 16 bronzes.Vietnam claims first place overall at the 2025 Asian Muay Thai Championships. (Photo: VNA)

The 2025 Asian Muay Thai Championship officially kicked off on June 21 in the northern province of Thai Nguyen, marking the first time Viet Nam has hosted this continental sporting event.Athletes compete in 28 combat weight categories and eight performance categories (Photo: VNA)

These days, the stunning nature of Ninh Binh has become more capitvating as it is embellished with varieties of lotuses, attracting more visitors to Ninh Binh to enjoy the charming flower and take photos.

Phu Dong Ninh Binh Football Club were officially crowned the champions of the 2024/25 V.League 2, earning the right to compete in V.League 1.Leaders of Ninh Binh province, the Vietnam Football Federation VFF) and Vietnam Football JSC handed over the trophy to Phu Dong Ninh Binh Club.

With the home advantage and a clear gap in physicality, Malaysia's new-and-improved national side scored four in this match.João Figueiredo (yellow) and teammates pull off a commanding performance to win at home. (Photo: VNA)

Viet Nam reaps first win at 2025 ASEAN U19 Women’s ChampionshipVietnamese players celebrate a goal at the match against Myanmar on June 9 (Photo: VNA)

The final round of the Vietnam Robot Innovation Contest – Robocon 2025 officially started in Ninh Binh province on June 8, with the participation of 32 teams from universities, academies, and technical colleges from across the country.The final round of the Vietnam Robot Innovation Contest – Robocon 2025.

The Department of Culture and Sports of Ninh Binh province, in collaboration with the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, and the Institute of Sino-Nom Studies, on June 4 organised an international scientific seminar themed "Han-Nom inscriptions on Non Nuoc mountain – Potential documentary heritage." At the seminar.

In the fast-paced flow of modern life, where traditional values are at risk of fading, a group of young Vietnamese with a deep passion for national culture has quietly embarked on a mission to revive and promote the essence of ancient Vietnamese costumes through the Hoa Lu Legacy project.Traditional Vietnamese costumes presented by Hoa Lu Legacy on the Ngo Dong River, Ninh Binh.

The Department of Tourism of Ninh Binh province, in collaboration with Viet Vision Media -Entertainment - Creativity JSC and Cuc Phuong National Park Management Board, on May 30 launched the "Forestival 2025 - Forests of Vietnam" forestation programme.Local leaders and artists participate the programme.

In the strong development flow of Vietnam's cultural industry, Ninh Binh is emerging as a typical example of the harmonious combination of heritage conservation, promotion of local cultural values ​​and sustainable tourism development. Ninh Binh province is focusing on solutions to gradually become a specialised centre for cultural industry in the country and promote international integration.Saint Nguyen festival in Gia Vien district.

On May 21 morning, the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha coordinated with the provincial People's Committee to organise a procession of Shakyamuni Buddha’s sacred Sarira from Tam Chuc Pagoda in Ha Nam province to Bai Dinh Pagoda in Ninh Binh province for enshrinement.The procession of Shakyamuni Buddha’s Śarīra.

Phu Dong Ninh Binh officially won the championship of Gold Star V.League 2after defeating Ho Chi Minh City Youth Club 3-0 on May 17.The match between Phu Dong Ninh Binh and Ho Chi Minh city Youth club.