Culture - Sports

Authorities in Dong Thai commune, Ninh Binh province, on May 20 held a ceremony to announce and receive the certificate recognising the Man Bac Archaeological Site as a National Relic, making it the first archaeological relic in Ninh Binh to receive national-level recognition.

LPBank Ninh Binh stormed into the semifinals of the VTV9 - Binh Dien Cup 2026 after securing an impressive 3-1 victory over Hanoi Tasco Auto in the final Group B match on the evening of May 18.

The 2026 Asia Triathlon Cup - Tam Chuc and National Triathlon Club Championships attracted nearly 400 athletes from 31 countries and 13 localities nationwide, with competitors taking part in triathlon, duathlon and aquathlon events across multiple men's and women's categories.

A large-scale cultural and culinary promotion campaign is set to simmer across multiple European countries this July with the aim of positioning ’pho’ as a cultural symbol of Vietnam on the global stage, turning a national favourite into a travelling taste of identity.

Vietnam will continue to host the 2026 Asia Triathlon Cup, set to take place in Tam Chuc, Ninh Binh Province.

The People’s Committee of Ninh Binh province has issued a plan regarding the hosting of international seminar titled “Journey to the UNESCO Documentary Heritage - Stone inscriptions on Non Nuoc Mountain,” scheduled to take place from June 2 3 in Hoa Lu ward.

According to Ninh Binh sport Center No. 1, Nguyen Thi Linh, a wrestler from Ninh Binh province successfully bagged a silver medal at the 2026 Beach Wrestling World Championships held at My Khe Beach, Da Nang city on May 9 and 10.

For the first time, a national team-level esports tournament bringing together all 11 Southeast Asian countries will be held in Viet Nam, marking a new milestone for Vietnamese esports in its journey towards international integration and regional recognition.

In the May 9 match of Round 22 in the 2025 - 2026 V.League season, Ninh Binh secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Hai Phong, a result that lifted them into the top three of the league standings.

Long Doi Son Pagoda is located on the sacred Doi mountain in Tien Son ward of Ninh Binh province. Every year, the Long Doi Son Pagoda Festival is held from the 18th day to the 21st day of the third lunar month, featuring traditional rituals and numerous cultural, artistic, and sporting activities.

The Trang An Festival 2026 kicked off at Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex on May 3 (the 17th day of the 3rd lunar month).

The Party committee, People’s council, people’s committee and Vietnam Fatherland front committee in Nam Hoa Lu ward officially held the opening ceremony for Thai Vi temple festival on May, 1st.

The Ninh Binh Provincial People’s Committee held the opening ceremony for Sea Tourism Season 2026 in Hai Thinh commune on April 28 evening.

The Ninh Binh Provincial People's Committee has just issued a plan to implement the Government’s Resolution No. 30/NQ-CP on the development of Vietnamese culture. The plan not only concretises the directives of the Government but also sets out a clear system of tasks and objectives to make culture one of the pillars of the province's development.

The Hoa Lu Festival has long been a source of pride for residents of the ancient capital. This annual traditional festival, held in Ninh Bình, commemorates and pays tribute to the merits of Dinh Tien Hoang, along with previous emperors and ancestors in the cause of nation-building and defense.

The Hoa Lu Festival 2026, held annually in the northern province of Ninh Binh, opened on April 25 (the 9th of the third lunar month) with a water procession.

These massive outdoor productions, staged right in the middle of historic sites, are acting like a powerful magnet, transforming Ninh Binh into a hotspot for deeper, more meaningful cultural experiences. They're becoming the main draw, convincing travellers to stick around longer and shell out more cash for one-of-a-kind cultural thrills.

The Ethnic Groups' Cultural and Sports Festival opened at Cuc Phuong commune’s stadium on April 17 evening.

The annual festival serves as a major national cultural event, offering an opportunity for people across Vietnam and overseas Vietnamese communities to pay tribute to their ancestors, express gratitude, and strengthen the great national solidarity.