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The year 2025 concludes with brilliant achievements, marking a historic milestone as Vietnam's Culture, Information, Sports and Tourism (CST) sector powerfully advances on its journey of integration and sustainable development. Beyond mere statistics, this period witnesses the flourishing of Vietnamese identity on the international stage, where traditional values are revived with modern thinking.
"Wrapped 2025" is a modern way of referring to a year-end summary that selects key events and moments that have shaped the landscape of 2025, looking back at cultural, sporting, and tourism milestones as a complete story of the year.
From dramatic changes in the legal system to heartwarming records that captivated fans, the following 10 significant events are solid building blocks that have established Vietnam's position as a dynamic and distinctive nation on the world map, affirming the inner strength of a country on the path to breakthroughs.
The exhibition "National Achievements" is themed "80 Years of the Journey Towards Independence, Freedom, and Happiness".
Towards the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2nd, the Exhibition of National Achievements truly became a grand political and cultural event with profound symbolic significance. With the participation of hundreds of units, agencies, ministries, and localities nationwide, the exhibition was not merely a display space, but also a vivid film recreating the glorious historical journey over eight decades. The event strongly affirmed the stature and position of the nation in the new era, while igniting the aspiration for a modern, self-reliant Vietnam that always cherishes the core values of independence and freedom.
A corner of the exhibition space at the "80 Years of the Journey to Independence - Freedom - Happiness" exhibition.
This large-scale event aims to vividly recreate the nation's aspiration for progress throughout eight decades of history.
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Vietnam's Revolutionary Press Day and the 80th anniversary of the Traditional Day of the Culture Sector with many large-scale and meaningful activities.
The year 2025 marks a glorious century of revolutionary journalism and 80 years of formation and development of the national culture sector. A series of commemorative events will be held solemnly throughout the country, creating a widespread political activity that attracts special attention from all segments of the population.
The press, with its mission to "guide the nation's path" and its pioneering role on the ideological front,
A key highlight was the strategic and visionary speech by General Secretary To Lam, emphasizing the noble mission of journalism and culture in "guiding the nation." The event not only honored the contributions of previous generations but also provided direction for the development of these two fields as pioneers on the ideological front, contributing to the protection and building of the nation in the digital age.
Vietnam's cultural heritage continues to affirm its international standing with many sites inscribed by UNESCO.
This year's World Heritage Map continues to record legendary landmarks and unique cultural values of Vietnam, further enriching national pride. The official recognition of the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son - Kiet Bac complex of historical sites and scenic spots by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, along with the inclusion of Dong Ho folk painting as an intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding, affirms Vietnam's position as a "cultural powerhouse".
These titles not only hold symbolic value but also open up golden opportunities for heritage tourism, preserving invaluable treasures for future generations and demonstrating Vietnam's professional heritage management capabilities to the international community.
Many of Vietnam's cultural heritage sites have been recognized by UNESCO.
A series of large-scale cultural and artistic activities affirms the soft power of Vietnamese culture.
The year 2025 will see a surge in large-scale, elaborately organized, and modern music festivals and cultural events across Vietnam. These events not only meet the growing cultural needs of the people but also create a strong spread of patriotism and national pride. They also serve as a crucial driving force for tourism and cultural industries, bringing the image of a radiant, dynamic, and vibrant Vietnam closer to international tourists and investors, affirming its indivisible identity in the globalized world.
The hit song "Trong Com" (Rice Drum) and the cultural program of "Brothers Overcoming Thousands of Obstacles" will become cultural highlights in 2025.
"Vietnam Happy Fest"
For the first time in history, "Vietnam Happy Fest" was held, creating a wave of positive and warm emotions throughout society. The event carried a powerful message about a peaceful, united, and sharing nation, where the happiness index of each individual is placed at the heart of all development strategies.
With a rich series of activities ranging from exhibitions to humanitarian forums, Vietnam Happy Fest has successfully promoted the image of Vietnam and its people as friendly, compassionate, and always welcoming to international friends with the most sincere hospitality.
"Vietnam Happy Fest 2025" spreads the inspiration for a happy life to all citizens.
The 24th Vietnam Film Festival and the mark of Vietnamese cinema on the international stage.
Vietnamese cinema in 2025 truly wrote new chapters in its history with a brilliant performance at the 24th Vietnam Film Festival. The masterpiece "Red Rain" not only became an artistic phenomenon, creating a huge buzz at international film weeks, but also set unprecedented box office records domestically. This success affirms the significant progress in creative thinking, production technology, and the ability to captivate audiences in Vietnamese cinema. Through this, the film industry officially became a strategic spearhead, making a positive contribution to the development of cultural industries in Vietnam.
This film is a worthy successor to Vietnam's great tradition of war films.
Vietnamese sports achieved impressive results at the 33rd SEA Games, especially the gold medal won by the U22 men's football team.
Vietnamese sports have had an emotional and explosive year, affirming their solid position in Southeast Asia. The most brilliant highlight was the breathtaking victory of the U22 men's football team against their arch-rival Thailand to successfully defend their gold medal at the 33rd SEA Games.
This achievement, along with the new records set in Olympic sports, has created a new wave of energy, igniting the spirit of unity and unwavering determination of the Vietnamese people on the international stage, delighting millions of fans.
Vietnam's tourism industry is recovering strongly, surpassing 20 million international visitors for the first time.
The event that concludes this list is a historic milestone for the tourism industry: For the first time, Vietnam welcomed over 20 million international visitors in a single year. Recognized by the United Nations Tourism Organization as one of the world's fastest-growing destinations, Vietnam is confidently asserting its position as a "rising star" of Asian tourism. This miraculous recovery is the result of a well-planned promotional strategy, a relaxed visa policy, and continuously improving service quality, promising a prosperous future for the country's "smoke-free industry."
