From a young participant in the Children’s Football Tournament organized by Dong Nai Newspaper in 2013, Ta Van Chien has returned to the same tournament as a coach. He is currently a teacher at Nguyen Huu Canh Primary School in Binh Loc Ward.
On the afternoon of July 5, the People's Committee of Hang Gon Ward, Dong Nai City, held the closing ceremony for the 2026 Exploring Heritage and Experiencing Fruit Season Week at the Hang Gon Megalithic Tomb, a special archaeological national relic site, wrapping up three days of vibrant and meaningful activities from July 3 to 5.
After more than a year of implementing the two-tier local government model, the system of cultural and sports facilities across Dong Nai City has been gradually invested in and has proven increasingly effective.
Amid a festive atmosphere marking the first anniversary of the implementation of the two-tier local government model and in response to the special 500-day-and-night emulation campaign which will continue through 2030, Dak Nhau commune recently hosted the 2026 Ethnic Minority Cultural Festival.
Without being told, as naturally as trees grow in the forest and water flows through a stream, generations of M'nong women in Dong Nai have quietly preserved and passed down their traditional weaving craft. Amid the rapid pace of modern life, brocade products are more than clothing or blankets; they have become family heirlooms that embody the spirit and cultural identity of an indigenous community.
On July 2, Le Truong Son, Member of the Standing Board of the Dong Nai City Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Dong Nai City People's Committee, chaired a meeting with relevant departments and agencies to discuss a proposal to upgrade Dong Nai Stadium – Facility No. 2 in Binh Phuoc Ward.
In the process of international integration, cultural diplomacy is not only a means of exchange and connection but is also increasingly affirming its role as a form of "soft power," contributing to enhancing the position and image of both localities and the nation.
On the morning of June 30, the Dong Nai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held the 2026 Death Anniversary Commemoration of Marquis Nguyen Huu Canh at the temple and tomb complex relic in Tran Bien Ward.
Preserving and promoting the cultural identities of Vietnam's ethnic communities has become increasingly urgent amid deeper international integration, helping safeguard traditional values against growing cultural exchange, reinforcing the nation's unique identity and ensuring sustainable national development.
Athletes from the Dong Nai City Sports Training and Competition Center delivered an outstanding performance, securing first place overall at the 2026 National Yoga Clubs Championship, the 5th National Youth Yoga Championship and the 8th National Youth and Children’s Yoga Championship, completing a remarkable double victory at this year's national event.
The Dong Nai cycling team made an impressive start to the 2026 National Road and Mountain Bike Club Championships, winning one gold, one silver and one bronze medal on the opening day of competition in Lao Cai Province.
On the morning of June 28, the Dong Nai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (DCST), in coordination with the Dong Nai Yoga Federation, organized the 12th International Day of Yoga 2026. The event marked the International Day of Yoga (June 21) and commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam–India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2016–2026).
For nearly 330 years, the people of Dong Nai and Southern Vietnam have revered Marquis Nguyen Huu Canh for his important contributions to expanding the country's territories to the South, establishing an administrative system, and laying the groundwork for the Southern region's growth.
On June 24, at the Soc Bom Bo Historical Site in Bom Bo commune, the Dong Nai City People’s Committee held a ceremony to announce the decision recognizing Soc Bom Bo as a National Historical Relic and the decision inscribing the traditional hand-pounding rice practice of the S’tieng and M’nong ethnic groups on the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The 21st Dong Nai Newspaper and Radio, Television – C.P. Vietnam Children’s Football Tournament 2026 provides a meaningful platform for young football enthusiasts to pursue their love of the game.
With nearly 330 years of formation and development, Dong Nai has established itself as a dynamic economic hub and a place where diverse cultural values converge and interact.