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.

National station Vietnam Television (VTV) estimates for a loss of 90% of its investment if they want to win an exclusive right to broadcast all 64 football matches during the 2018 FIFA World Cup as lovers of the king sport in Vietnam desperately wait for confirmation.

Time to unwind your imagination with the concert “Perfumes of Paris – Le Thu Huong and Friends” or enjoy the exhibition “Perfect Reality” by Luu Tuyen, etc.

The 9th European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival will be held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from June 8 - 17.

The Embassy of Israel in Vietnam will present the Israel Film Festival 2018 from June 1 - 4.

With the participation of eight countries, the 3rd International Children Festival VTV2018 will be held at Vinpearl Land, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa from May 29 to June 3.

Hanoians to enjoy the second concert of the experimental musical performance series “Beyond Sound 2018” with themed “4DOORS” by Heritage Space and DomDom on May 25.

The World Press Photo Exhibition 2018 will be held in Hanoi in mid-June for the first time in 15 years.

The British Council, in partnership with the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies (VICAS) announced the Cultural and Creative Hubs Vietnam project which will be implemented from 2018 - 2021 with a total capital of EUR450,000 (US$531,947).

Hanoians will have a chance enjoy the perform of more than 20 art troupes from Vietnam and France at the Performing Arts Spring Festival (PAS 2018) set to take place at the Vietnam National Drama Theatre from May 18 to 20.

More than 200 photos by 20 photographers were on display in the northern province of Quang Ninh.

The film invested and co-produced by Vietnamese artist Ly Nha Ky with title “Angel Face” will vie for prize at the Cannes Film Festival which will be held in France from May 8 - 19.

Quang Nam held a ceremony to receive a certificate from UNESCO recognizing Bai Choi singing, a popular folklore style of singing in central Vietnam, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on May 7.

Viet Van, a photo journalist from Lao Dong Newspaper, has won the first prize at the 6th Chang International Fine Art Photo Contest in Thailand.

Binh Dinh was held a ceremony for the receiving of a certificate from UNESCO recognising “Bai Choi” singing, a popular folklore style of singing in the central and south central regions of Vietnam, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on May 5.

The festival will be held in Ha Giang province on May 13-14.

The 2017 Golden Kite Awards’ organisation board received 117 cinematographic submissions in various categories.

The British Council in Vietnam has recently launched the “Heritage of Future Past”, a cultural project which aims to promote inclusive and sustainable growth in Vietnamese heritage.

The "Tasting France" program offers attendants with the chance to try wines from most renowned French wine regions.

Ao Dai festival 2018 themed “Ho Chi Minh City Charming Ao Dai” welcomed more than 100,000 tourists.

Ho Chi Minh City Book Festival 2018 welcomed nearly one million readers and earned more than VND60 billion (US$2,6 million), from March 19 to 25, up over 20% over the previous festival.