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 flag carrier Vietnam Airlines joined hands with Jetstar Pacific for the first time to introduce a Culture Space to Hanoi residents, called “Vietnam Airlines–Spring Take-off,” which is scheduled to take place from January 27-28 at Ly Thai To Flower Garden, Hanoi.

Against all odds, Vietnam has beaten Qatar in the AFC U23 Championship semifinals, bringing joy and happiness to the entire nation.

Hanoians have a chance to enjoy the culture and tourism of northwestern Dien Bien province at the cultural exchange event introducing in Hanoi walking street, Hoan Kiem district, from January 20 - 21.

Thua Thien-Hue is planning to build a VND6.9 billion (US$303.600) puppet and traditional art theater this year.

Ho Chi Minh City will focus on constructing Phan Dinh Phung Sports Center and other projects to host the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) with a budget of over VND15 trillion (US$686.8 million).

Leading designers in Hanoi introduced their latest collections of both traditional and modern ao dai for the new year at a fashion show at 7.30 pm on January 12.

The 8th National Tourism Art Photography Contest themed “I love Vietnam” will occur from January to June, 2018.

A photo book on the capital of Hanoi will be introduced at the 2018 Frankfurt Book Fair, Germany, in October.

An exhibition displaying 37 art photos promoting the values and diversity of Vietnamese people and culture by renowned French photographer Réhahn has opened in Ho Chi Minh City.

International Movie Database (IMDb), the catalog of the global film and TV industry, has ranked Vietnamese actress Ngo Thanh Van, aka Veronica Ngo, as one of the most popular actors in their weekly-updated STARmeter Top 100.

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee plans to kick off a Tet Flower Festival on February 10 in Tao Dan Park of District 1 and will open 130 Tet flower markets around the city.

11 Japanese films will be screened at the Le Do Cinema in Da Nang City from January 5 yo 7 and 13 to 14 as part of an annual cultural exchange programme between Japan and the central city.

An Vietnamese - Australian man purchased the photo “Hidden smile” by French Photographer Réhahn at US$30.000.

Exhibition of 120 multi-material artworks by 8 artists from artist group GẶP (MEET).

According to Chairman of Hanoi People`s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung, Hanoi people and tourists alike will be treated to with a dazzling firework display at 30 sites across the city on the 2018 Lunar New Year’s Eve.

A series of four posters featuring characters from an ancient tuong play (classical drama) by Vietnamese designer Dang Thi Bich Ngoc has been named a winner of the 2017 American Graphic Design Awards.

A total of 30 artworks by four lecturers from the Vietnam University of Industrial Fine Arts are being displayed at an exhibition that opened at the Korean Cultural Centre in Hanoi on December 26.

Local and international artists will gather for a world-class lights show featuring traditional and contemporary music scheduled for New Year’s Eve 2018 on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam National Football Team is the Southeast Asia’s new number one team following the release of the FIFA world rankings for the month of December.

An art exchange programme staged by artists from the Vietnam Contemporary Art Theatre was held in Sydney.