Culture - Sports

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.

Party General Secretary To Lam attended a ceremony in the central province of Nghe An on May 15 evening to open the National Sen (Lotus) Village Festival 2025 and unveil a statue “Uncle Ho visits the hometown” on the occasion of the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890–2025). Party General Secretary To Lam (centre) and other delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate the statue “Uncle Ho visits the hometown” on May 15 (Photo: VNA)

In Gia Sinh Commune, Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province, a land steeped in tradition where verdant mountains and crystal-clear waters blend with the sacred essence of the land, the Sinh Duoc Cooperative has been quietly nurturing distinctive cultural values alongside its production activities. Among these, the art of embroidery on bodhi leaves stands out as a uniquely captivating craft.The embroidery process on bodhi leaves is both intricate and distinctive.

A special art programme is scheduled to take place at Ha Noi Opera House on May 14 to celebrate the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday (May 19, 1890 - 2025).A performance at the programme.

Vietnam won its first World Cup gold in artistic gymnastics in seven years after Dang Ngoc Xuan Thien bagged a gold in the men's pommel horse event at the 2025 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Bulgaria on May 11.Vietnamese athlete clinches a gold at 2025 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup (Photo: qdnd.vn)

On April 30, the festival officially opened in Hoa Lu City, the Northern Province of Ninh Binh, marking the start of a captivating programme of arts and culture.Drum performance at the festival.

Not only a unique event contributing to the sustainable development of Ninh Binh's tourism by responsibly linking heritage preservation and exploitation, the Trang An Festival also plays a crucial role in promoting the global outstanding values of geology, geomorphology, aesthetics and culture of the Trang An Landscape Complex, the only mixed World Heritage Site in Vietnam and Southeast Asia – to domestic and international visitors.Trang An Festival 2025 – Spreading the values of millennia-old heritage.

The Cuc Phuong National Park, widely known as the country’s “capital of conservation,” is currently home to thousands of endangered and rare wild animals. Sambars deer is taken to Cuc Phuong National Park.

Nguyen Thu Ha, Counsellor at the Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy, attended the ceremony and received the award on behalf of the film crew.Vietnamese film awarded best picture at Rome’s 22nd Asian film festival (Photo: CGV)

Trang An Festival 2025 with the theme "Trang An - A thousand-year heritage, the sacred soul of mountains and rivers" opened at Trang An Eco-tourism Site in Ninh Binh province on April 13 – the 16th day of the third lunar month.Trang An Festival serves as a convergence and connection of the unique cultural values of the ancient capital land, showcasing the distinctive spiritual and religious culture of the people of Ninh Binh.

LPBank Ninh Binh won the trophy at the Hung Vuong Cup Volleyball Tournament 2025 after defeating their rivals Dong Bac Information Arm in the women’s final on the evening of April 7.Bich Tuyen and her team at the match.

Cuc Phuong Jungle Paths 2025 was held on April 6 in Cuc Phuong National Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh, drawing the participation of more than 2,500 Vietnamese and international runners.Runners at the event.

The Hoa Lu Festival 2025 officially opened at Dinh Tien Hoang De Square in Hoa Lu city of Ninh Binh province on the evening of April 6 (the 9th day of the third lunar month).Special art programme at the opening ceremony.

With its breathtaking landscapes, filmmaker-friendly policies, and a clear strategy for industry growth, Vietnam is poised to become a major hub for film tourism.Riot Studios recently chose Cat Ba archipelago in the port city of Hai Phong as a key filming location for its latest project. (Photo: VNA)

A ceremony was held at Thuong Temple in Phuc Son commune in Ninh Binh province’s Nho Quan district on March 31 or the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month to commemorate the death anniversary of Lao Princess Nhoi Hoa.Delegates offer incense at Thuong Temple worshipping Princess Nhoi Hoa.

According to Organisation board, Cuc Phuong Jungle Paths 2025 will be held on April 5 and 6 in Cuc Phuong National Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh.Runners at Cuc Phuong Jungle Paths 2024.

FORESTIVAL - a festival of music and creativity – will be jointly held on Khe Coc island in Trang An on May 31 by the provincial Department of Tourism and Viet Vision Company.Ninh Binh leaders take photos with famous singers.

Belgium’s Antwerp Zoo will contribute two young birds and conduct genetic research to ensure the released population maintains healthy diversity.White-crested pheasant (Photo: VNA)

Olympic Run Day, an initiative aimed at promoting physical fitness nationwide, was launched in multiple localities across Vietnam on March 23. More than 4,000 athletes, coaches, officials, and residents of the capital run a lap around Hoan Kiem Lake on March 23. (Photo: VNA)