The Latest: On Sept. 7, Nguyễn Xuân Bắc, the Director of the Department of Performing Arts, issued an open letter urging artists, theaters, arts organizations, and businesses to develop content and organize events for Việt Nam Culture Day on Nov. 24.
- The department stated that the programming must “focus on praising the Party, President Hồ Chí Minh, the homeland, and the country; […] honor achievements in building and defending the nation, and inspire patriotism, national pride, and aspirations for development […].”
Furthermore, Nguyễn Xuân Bắc encouraged local authorities, organizations, and artists to prioritize free programs in public spaces, including schools and industrial parks, as well as “remote areas,” while paying attention to “specific audience groups.”
- The department stressed that these activities must “enable people to meaningfully participate in and benefit from culture” and inspire “pride in and love for Vietnamese culture.”
The Background: The Politburo designated Nov. 24 as Việt Nam Culture Day under Resolution 80, which was issued Jan. 7, 2026.
- Its stated purpose is to “expand people’s access to cultural life, encourage artistic creativity, and promote cultured and civilized ways of living throughout society.”
In 2026, Việt Nam Culture Day will become a nationwide public holiday for the first time, with the holiday break expected to run from Nov. 21 to 24.
Hoàng Nam wrote this news article in Vietnamese and published it in Luật Khoa Magazine on September 25, 2026. The Vietnamese Magazine translated it into English.
