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.

Vietnam’s traditional culture, cuisine and handicrafts were introduced to an international audience at the Asian Culture and Culinary Festival in Kiev, Ukraine on October 18.

Traditional music performances during the Vietnam Day at the Expo Milan 2015 in Italy on October 17 have made impression on guests and visitors.

The newly established Vietnam Film Distribution Association (VFDA) promises to protect domestic film distributors from the competition they face from foreign groups.

A Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) photo exhibition opened at the Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) in Hanoi on October 15.

Toyota Classics 2015 will bring world-famous operettas to the Hanoi Opera House on October 22.

Vietnam’s Nghe Tinh Vi-Giam folk singing, part of the Humanity’s Intangible Heritage, has left a striking impression on the audience at the Asian Festival 2015 recently held in Australia’s Adelaide city.

Crowds of experts, writers, poets and readers gathered at a workshop on October 13 in Hanoi to honour the legacy of the great poet Nguyen Du.

Well-known saxophone artist Kenny G performs in Hanoi on the night of October 13 as one of a series of cultural activities to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the normalisation of the Vietnam-US diplomatic relations, according to the US Embassy in Vietnam.

Paintings of children and artists in Mountain Star programme 2015 are on display at the "Chroma of Rock" exhibition, which opened on October 11 in Hanoi.

A movie with very simple content but stunning visuals and a great soundtrack has captured the imagination of local audiences.

Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports will organise some 30 art performances across the city to celebrate 61st anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954).

Xoan singing has truly revived, a cultural and puppetry expert from Indonesia remarked following a Xoan performance in the northern province of Phu Tho on October 8.

Youth Theatre`s comedians will represent Vietnam at the 2015 Incheon Bilingual Theater Festival, which will be held from October 8-10 in Incheon, the Republic of Korea.

Renowned fashion designer Yumi Katsura, a pioneer of Japanese fashion, will feature her bridal collection during the Vietnam International Fashion Week from October 14-18.

Chopin Competition Gold Medalist Dang Thai Son was unanimously voted vice president of the jury at the 17th International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland.

The Goethe Institute announced at the press conference in Hanoi on October 6 that the fifth Science Film Festival in Vietnam themed “The World of Light” will be organised in eight cities and provinces nationwide from October 11 to December 6.

Crazed Vietnamese fans of famous American animated fantasy-adventure film “Peter Pan” are elated when the `Wolfman` Hugh Jackman, who plays the role of pirate Captain Blackbeard, revealed that he is ready to come to Vietnam.

About 200 objects, printed materials and photos associated with President Ho Chi Minh are on display at the Ho Chi Minh Museum near Ba Dinh Square in downtown Hanoi.

Monsoon Music Festival 2015, one of key cultural activities to celebrate the 61st anniversary of Hanoi’s Liberation Day (October 10), will be organised from October 8-11.

Vietnam’s history, analysis of foreign policies and latest research on political and socio-economic issues in the country are featured in a scientific publication entitled “Vietnam Today”, which was published recently in Russia.