The historical narrative of the Temple of Literature will be imaginatively and emotionally recreated in the performing arts venue, allowing the audience to appreciate the splendor of the country's cultural heritage in a new way.

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.

American pop star Kelly Clarkson will take the stage on December 6 at the final round of the 2014 Miss Vietnam national beauty pageant.

Young artists premiered their musical compositions at the Vietnam National Academy of Music in Hanoi on October 9 as part of the Asia-Europe New Music Festival.

As many as 132 photos on Hanoi’s renovation and development are being displayed at an exhibition, which opened in the capital city.

New clothing shops in HCM City are holding their own against famous international brands, with new collections being snatched up by the city`s style-conscious.

Two stunning contemporary dance productions “Without Stars” and “There We Have Been” inspired by Haruki Murakami’s novel Norwegian Wood are set to light up Vietnam stages this October.

The rickshaw of the Queen Mother Tu Minh, mother of King Thanh Thai, will be brought from France to Hue. The rickshaw will be displayed at the Museum of the Hue Royal Citadel.

Well-known Singaporean conductor Kah Chun Wong will perform at two concerts including the Programmes Chamber Music and "Friendship Melodies" of the “Asia-Europe” New Music Festival on Oct. 9-10.

An exhibition on old photos of the former Hoa Lo Prison and its political inmates is taking place in Hanoi until the end of this month to celebrate the capital city’s 60th liberation anniversary.

A Taiwanese businessman has bought “Giu Bien” (Sea Keeping) of Vietnamese painter Uyen Huy which was displayed at a picture gallery in Ho Chi Minh City from September 19-30.

Over 250 documents, maps, photographs and objects are on display at an exhibition launched in Ho Chi Minh City on October 3.

As many as 5,000 amateur and professional photographers are attending a Canon PhotoMarathon 2014 contest which opened at Military Zone 7 Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on October 4.

Architect Vo Trong Nghia was among first 16 award winners at the World Architecture Festival being held in Singapore.

An exhibition casting the spotlight on the economic, cultural and societal achievements of the capital city over the past 60 years has opened in Hanoi and runs until October 12.

Hanoi Ensemble will stage a free-admission performance at the JF Garage Concert ‘J-Classic’ for music enthusiasts at the courtyard of the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Hanoi on October 4.

Model and entrepreneur Jessica Minh Anh will transform the Eiffel Tower into the world’s newest catwalk on 31 October 2014. She has invited the “King of the Red Carpet”, celebrity haute couture designer Hoang Hai, to represent Vietnam on this occasion.

Early next month more than 20,000 screaming fans will be able to catch sight of pop idol My Tam, known as Queen of Pop.

Vietnam Television (VTV) in collaboration with the Vietnamese Ministry of Interior and Broadcast Program Export Association of Japan (BEAJ) will broadcast 12 Japanese films starting on October 5.

The second Latin American film week takes place at Cinematheque located at 22 Hai Ba Trung street in Hanoi from October 6-11.

Salvaged Ring, an airy and spacious coffee shop located in the countryside of Nha Trang, has been listed as one of strong competitors at World Architecture Festival.

An exhibition on the young artist Jeong Il Jin from the RoK was opened by the Korean Culture Centre in Hanoi on September 30.