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.

The painting exhibition "Spring Peach Flowers 2" by painter Nguyen Huu Khoa was kicked off at the Exhibition Centre of Fine Arts and Photography in Hanoi on January 3.

On January 3 and 4, L’Espace will host a charity music night entitled The Trip – A Beautiful Harmony of Love.

A direct tourist charter flight will be launched on January 12 to travel between Zhengzhou, capital of central China`s Henan Province, and Da Nang city.

Hue – Exhibition “Royal treasures of the Nguyen dynasty” is one of best event in Vietnam this week (from 2 to 8 Jan).

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on December 29 unveiled the top 10 culture, sports and tourism events in 2016, which were chosen by 125 journalists representing media agencies across the country.

Despite being just an advertisement of Vinamilk on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, "Climbing high Vietnam" has created a real attraction to the public. It is worth the effort of the team spending 8 months for forming idea and "creating" three minutes of the MV.

A Ca Tru (ceremonial singing) performance programme was organised on November 21 in Tu Ky district, Hai Duong province, by the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Vietnam team secured a 2-1 win for Vietnam over hosts Myanmar in the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup’s Group B second match on November 20 in Yangon.

Culture is considered one of resources that will help sustainable development. Once integrated into policy, rituals, beliefs, festivals, tourism, and other core cultural features will contribute a great deal to a nation’s sustainable development.

South Korea will hold a cultural expo in Vietnam`s commercial hub of Ho Chi Minh City next year.

The Prime Minister has recently signed the dicision to recognise another 14 artefacts and groups of artefacts as national treasures, the 5th phase in 2016.

On November 11-13, 2016, in Hanoi, the Korean Embassy in Vietnam in cooperation with a number of units organized "Vietnam - Korea Culture and Cuisine Festival 2016".

Vietnamese - American pianist child prodigy Evan Le will perform in Ho Chi Minh City on December 17 during his first visit to Vietnam.

An art performance themed “Winter in Hue” that was held at the Hanoi Opera House on December 14 attrated numerous local residents.

A photo voice exhibition entitled Where Can I Call Home at Trang Tien Exhibition House has been organised by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Tape Art Collective, a group of young German artists based in Berlin, will introduce their unique performances in HCM City and Hanoi from December 14 to 18.

The highlight of numerous key events across the country to mark the 70th National Resistance Day (December 19, 1946) is a national meeting that is scheduled to take place on December 18 at Hanoi`s My Dinh National Convention Center.

Hanoi’s Tourism Department launched a Vietnamese "Ao dai" space at Lanhuong Fashion House at 18 Au Co Street in Tay Ho district on December 11.

Nguyen Diep Phuong Tram grabbed nine golds and set three records, making a significant contribution for the Vietnamese team lead at the Southeast Asian Age Group Swimming Championship in Thailand.

A cave in the central province of Thanh Hoa has just been recognised as a Special National Archaeological Site by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for its historic values.