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.

On October 29, Hanoians will have a chance to enjoy 15 art works by artist from Vietnam, France, Germany, Serbia, South Korea, and India took part in the Month of Arts Practice 2017 entitled “The Utopia Land”, at Heritage Space, 6 Nguyen Hoang Street.

The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam proudly presents Japanese Film Festival 2017 from 27 October in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Danang.

Vietnamese Film Days will be held in Moscow from October 27 to 31 at Illusion Cinema, showcasing five award winning movies from Vietnam.

Photo exhibition and music show which celebrates 100 years of Russia’s October Revolution will open in Ho Chi Minh City.

The German newcomer band Der Ringer performs in four city in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s 218 Dance Crew qualified for Asia’s Got Talent Season 2 last Saturday, with the qualifying round airing at 8pm on national channel HTV3 - DreamsTV.

At an exhibition in Hanoi, Ory Anna-Maria sets up her paintings as an album of West Lake that can be turned by visitors. The West Lake exhibition will run until October 30.

The presentation ceremony for 2017 Golden Lotus Bud Awards, which honor budding film directors, in Hanoi on October 22 revealed winners of short films, teen-made films, and documentaries.

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has included Vietnamese midfielder, Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung, in its list of 100 Women 2017.

The second international watercolor exhibition will be opens at the Hanoi Museum, Nam Tu Liem District in the capital on October 23, creating an opportunity for visitors to take a close look at the original artworks of world-class watercolor artists.

Exhibition of 217 watercolor artworks from 45 countries, featuring world-class watercolor artists.

On October 20, Fashionology Festival 2017 was be held at the Nguyen Hue Walking Street in Ho Chi Minh City, promising to contribute to the development of Vietnam`s fashion and apparel industry.

According to Ngo Phuong Lan, head of the Vietnam Cinema Department, Vietnamese filmmakers hope to reach an agreement with Spanish filmmakers to promote cooperation in filmmaking in the future.

The 2017 Japanese Film Festival is scheduled to be held from October 27, 2017 to January 14, 2018 in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, featuring eleven films from various genres.

The best cinematic works and individuals that stood out in the industry this year will be honored at the 20th Vietnam Film Festival, which is scheduled from November 24 to 28 in the central coastal city of Da Nang.

Exhibition “Gang of Five Chancing Modern” to be held from October 21 – November 19, 2017.

From October 31 to November 3, about 20 domestic and international designers will attend the Vietnam - International Fashion Week (VIFW) Fall - Winter 2017 set to take place at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi.

Anyone has ever watched Duong Thuy Vi`s competition will be very impressed with her flexible and strong line and clear shot with sharp eyes.

The Face Vietnam winner and Vietnamese model Phi Phuong Anh has been listed among The Best Street Style from Seoul Fashion Week Spring ’18 on the US’s Vogue fashion magazine.

South Korean actor Lee Kwang Soo and rapper Haha, two members of Running Man – one of the most popular TV variety show in South Korea to be attend at Vietnam - Korean Culture and Food Festival in Hanoi.