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.

An exhibition entitled “Hoang Sa, Truong Sa belongs to Vietnam – historical and legal evidence” was held in Viet Tri city, the northern midland province of Phu Tho on August 25.

The festival was held under the theme of `Northern Mountainous Region - Homeland and People` in Lang Son province on August 25.

A Gala Dinner in Rome, Italy, introduced two new collections of Vietnamese fashion designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam consisting of 40 designs inspired by the natural landscape of Vietnam and the nation’s devotion to peace.

Coppelia, one of the greatest comic ballets of the 19th century and one of the best-loved classical works in the ballet repertory, will be staged by HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) under the music of French composer Leo Delibes at the HCMC Opera House at 8 p.m. on August 28 and 29.

The exhibition was held at Quai Branly Museum, as part of ‘2014 Vietnam Year’ in France.

General Vo Nguyen Giap set a bright example for generations, and Vietnamese people will forever be eternally grateful towards him, former Party General Secretary Le Kha Phieu said.

Second-year arts student Ha Minh Tien has won the Sao Mai Diem Hen (Morning Star Rendezvous) national pop singing contest.

Thousands of Australians were awe-struck by Vietnamese water puppetry performances presented by Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre (TLWPT) at the Darwin Culture Festival from August 21-24.

A photo exhibition themed “Dung dang dung de” – a traditional game in Vietnam, is being held in Hanoi from August 23-31.

The concert is expected to draw a large number of fans.

The Swedish Embassy in Vietnam and Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on August 20 launched a national photo contest themed “Swedish Innovations through Vietnamese lenses”.

The festival aims to preserve the UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage item.

The campaign will be conducted in two phases, with the first from August 28 to October 10 and the second from October 10 until the end of 2014.

The exhibition aims to raise public awareness and responsibility of safeguarding the country’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes.

According to the Reuters News Agency, the event in Ho Chi Minh city is ranked amongst the TOP 10 Oktoberfests outside of Munich (Germany).

The museum collected 25 original documents, photos and objects about, President Ho Chi Minh from August 2013 to August 2014.

The German film festival will be held in Hanoi, Hai Phong, Thai Nguyen, Hue, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City from September 4th to 21st 2014.

Despite suffering from a physical handicap, Chu Vinh Duc found success as a portrait painter. His proudest moment: painting a portrait of General Giap, which the general later signed.

Various artworks ranging from paintings, graphics, video to installation arts are on display at the Young Fine Arts Festival 2014 that opened on Tuesday in Ha Noi.

The Goethe Institute and Heart Beat Saigon will present a performance by German music producer and DJ Schleep Geist at the Cargo Bar on September 5.