Locals look forward to the holiday season, and Hanoi's Old Quarter is a hive of activity as Christmas preparations get underway.

The "Bach Hoa Bo Hanh" or "Parade of Flowers" is a celebration of the Vietnamese national attire, showing young people's love and pride for the nation's cultural heritage.

Children’s art workshops offer a dynamic cultural experience, introducing young participants to the vibrant world of contemporary Vietnamese art.

French-Vietnamese author Anna Moi will interact with readers on June 13 at the French Culture Centre L’Espace Hanoi, on 24 Trang Tien St, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

An art performance by overseas Vietnamese people in Egypt was broadcast live on the cultural channel of the local State-run Nile TV on June 11.

Have you ever read the Belgian comic book series “Adventures of Tintin”? Did you know it is famous around the world and has been published in more than 70 languages? Let’s find out more in an interview with Frederic Ceuppens, First Secretary at the Embassy of Belgium in Vietnam.

Vietnam International Challenge winners Nguyen Tien Minh and Vu Thi Trang will represent Vietnam at the Xiamenair Australian Badminton Open which starts on June 7 in Sydney.

A solo exhibition entitled Dreams: Dancing between Two Worlds of visual, graphic artist Tran Quynh will be held in Hanoi.

Doan Tran Anh Tuan’s animated film The Adventure of Egg, Lime and Chilly has won the first-place prize for the professions category at a cartoon contest held by the Republic of Korea Cultural Centre.

Bruno Garcia said Vietnam find themselves in a difficult group for the upcoming Futsal World Cup but his team are 99 percent ready to spring another surprise.

Ho Chi Minh City residents are exploring New Zealand’s culture and education opportunities at a festival opened in the city on June 2.

The Global Eye Programme, a non-profit organisation dedicated to nurturing artistic talent, will be coming to Vietnam.

Speaking at the Chef De Mission Meeting of the Fifth Asian Beach Games held in Danang city on June 1, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Khanh Hai affirmed that Vietnam pledges to do the best to host the event successful.

Quintessential French ballet will be presented to audiences in Hanoi when some of the best ballet dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet (Ballet de l’Opéra de Paris) perform in the capital city in June.

Orientations to promote the historical, cultural and religious values of the Buddhist woodblocks in Vinh Nghiem and Bo Da pagodas in the northern province of Bac Giang were discussed among experts at a conference held in the locality on May 31.

Both Vietnam and Syria considered their friendly match on May 31 at My Dinh Stadium to be a test for their upcoming tournaments.

The second edition of the Street Art Fair was recently held at Hanoi Creative City, drawing many domestic and foreign artists and a large audience.

Hundreds of circus performers of 11 troupes from eight countries, including Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Ukraine and Vietnam will attend the International Circus Festival 2016 in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue from May 28 to June 4.

Famed French singer and songwriter Raphaël Haroche will perform with Francophone students in Hanoi this weekend.

The Muong ethnic group is a minority group with many of its people residing in the western outskirt districts of My Duc, Ba Vi and Thach That in Hanoi.

Farming Kindergarten, designed by Vo Trong Nghia Architecture Company, has been listed as one of the top 30 architectural designs in terms of aesthetics.

French pianist Jean-Louis Haguenauer of Indiana University (US) will stage a chamber concert at the French Institute in HCM City on May 26, accompanied by four Vietnamese musicians from the Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO).

The Saigon Wind Ensemble and guest artists from Washington State University (USA) will perform at a “Wind music from around the world” concert at the HCMC Conservatory of Music at 7:30 p.m. on May 27.