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.

An exhibition curated by and featuring new artworks from members of Ho Chi Minh City’s Sao La collective.

Showcase of Origami works by the Internet sensation Nguyen Ngoc Vu (The Rabbit Boy).

Artist Marc Turine modifies old, everyday items and turns them into sculptures.

Screenings of 11 fiction films in Hanoi – Vinh – Hue – HCMC to introduce the cultural diversity of La Francophonie.

Documentary about architect Samuel Mockbee, who turns modern architecture towards social, environment and educational issues.

Flamenco concert with guitarist Jesús Morente and Photo exhibition by Javier Puig Saura, 2 Spanish artists.

Climate change and global warming as explained by former US vice president Al Gore.

Vietnam have been placed in Group 2A for the qualification round of the upcoming badminton tournament Sudirman Cup in Gold Coast, Australia.

The 2017 ASEAN Film Festival opened at the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland, on March 27.

On March 23, book launching ceremony of The Singapore Story: Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew organization by Embassy of Republic of Singapore in Vietnam and The Vietnam Intellectual Cooperation Centre (VICC).

The International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) have provided over 1.8 billion VND (79,000 USD) for the central province of Thua Thien-Hue to develop a community-based football project.

A Vietnam-Israel friendship concert was held at the Hanoi Opera House on March 22 on the occasion of ongoing visit of Israeli President Reuven Ruvi Rivlin and his spouse to Vietnam from March 19-25.

Professor Phan Huy Le has been honoured by the Academie des Inscriptions et Belles-Letres (AIBL) (Academy of Inscriptions and Bells-Letres) to recognise his contribution to historical and cultural conservation of Vietnam.

Water puppetry is a traditional form that dates back to the 11th century Ly Dynasty to celebrate the end of the rice harvest, religious festivals and other important occasions.

An array of cultural and tourism activities to advertise culture and tourism potentials of Quang Binh central province to Hanoians and foreign visitors, will take place among the Hanoi walking streets from March 25-27, according to the organising board.

The Ao Dai Festival 2017 in Ho Chi Minh City which was held from March 3-17, lured over 70,000 visitors participating in various activities, according to the organising board.

19 Golden Kite Award-nominated films will be screened for free at 5 cinemas in Ho Chi Minh City’s.

On March 17 morning, the Vietnam Journalists Association in collaboration with the Central Committee for Propaganda and Training, the Ministry of Information and Communications, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Hanoi People`s Committee held the opening ceremony of National Press Festival 2017, at the House of Journalists Association, Hanoi.

Sound artist-composer Ignaz Schick performs with musician Kim Ngoc, percussionist Son X and đàn bầu (monochord) player Ngo Tra My.

Drop-in session of workshop series which helps participants explore movements around them and enrich their body language.