The Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Study in Hue has introduced a research book on Hindu statues found in temples in central regions of the country.

Actress and film director Kim Khanh recently launched her new project, Hon buom (Butterfly Soul), a documentary on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in HCM City.

VOV.VN - An exhibition on Vietnam, its land and people was held in Phnom Penh on December 18 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Cambodia. 

Among the myriad Vietnamese dishes made with rice, be it main courses, side-dishes or snacks that are meals in themselves, the softest gluey texture belongs to the banh gio (rice dough dumpling with minced pork and wood ear mushrooms inside).

Noted water puppeteer Phan Thanh Liem has just opened his second miniature theatre for water puppetry at his private home in Hanoi’s Long Bien district.

Five veteran cai luong (reformed opera) artists will bring an ancient tale to life in HCM City this week.

VOV.VN -The Korean band GOT7 are set to liven up Ho Chi Minh City with a concert on January 19 along with the participation of numerous Vietnamese singers.

VOV.VN - Miss Vietnam 2016 Do My Linh looked charming and elegant in a light pastel skewed dress at an event in Hanoi on December 18.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese beauties on December 17 gathered at Silk Sense Hoi An River Resort for a fashion show featuring classic Ao Dai (traditional long dress) designed by Dinh Van Tho.

 A Bodhisattva statue made of Bat Tu flowers (scientifically known as Xerochrysum bracteatum) in Linh Phuoc Pagoda, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, has been named the world’s biggest Buddha statue by the World Records Union (Worldkings). 

Finnish conductor Kalle Kuusava will lead a concert celebrating the 100th anniversary of Finland at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House on December 19.

Japanese-American violinist Tamaki Kawakubo gives a performance themed “Melodies of happiness” at Hanoi Opera House on January 17.

The Korean Day programme concluded in Tam Ky city, the central province of Quang Nam, on December 16 after entertaining visitors with a range of activities. 

Photos and objects on the Dien Bien Phu in the Air victory are on displayed at an exhibition called “Battle of Dien Bien Phu in the Air and the Trench of the Command Post of Operations,” which opened in Hanoi on December 15 to mark the 45th anniversary of the victory.

VOV.VN - Martin Rama was the World Bank’s Lead Economist for Vietnam from 2002 to 2010 and is the author of many books about Vietnam and Hanoi in particular. He has developed his great love for Hanoi since he first came here 20 years ago.

VOV.VN - A majority of the population in Ninh Thuan province are Cham. They have preserved their traditional festivals and folk games both for enjoyment and strengthening community bonds.

VOV.VN - Bai choi, a folk music genre practiced in central Vietnam, has been officially recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

The Korean Day programme kicked off the in central coastal province of Quang Nam on December 15.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Thu Dung has been crowned Miss Perfect Global Beauty 2017 at the grand finale of the pageant in Seoul, the Republic of Korea.

VOV.VN - Models Nam Em, Ha Thu, and Le Hang have gathered in Hoi An City to make preparations for the debut of designer Dinh Van Tho’s latest fashion collection “TAY” .

VOV.VN - A 3-day German style Christmas Market is being held at Cua Bac Church in Hanoi from December 14-16, offering a variety of festive activities and attracting lots of visitors.

The latest and most outstanding plays of the Vietnam National Drama Theatre are being staged locally to celebrate the theatre’s 65th anniversary.

VOV.VN - Here in no particular order are the 12 finalists who will be vying for the Miss Beauty & Charm 2017 crown on December 17 at Hanoi Foreign Trade University.

VOV.VN - Miss Supranational 2017 Jenny Kim, Vietnamese model Ngoc Trinh, and many celebrities participated in an event in Ho Chi Minh City on December 14.

The Vietnam Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on December 14 held a tourism-culture festival, aiming to promote cooperation between the two countries in this sector. 

Illustrations by famous contemporary painters have given a totally different look to two classics in Vietnamese literature.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Russia and the Vietnamese Community in the country on December 14 held a cultural event to celebrate the upcoming New Year.

The Republic of Korea (RoK) and Vietnam’s central province of Quang Nam will intensify community and cultural activities, and share experience in preserving and promoting cultural values. 

The final exhibition of the “Beyond Structure” Program will take place at 4th floor, Agohub space, 12 Hoa Ma, Hanoi from December 17-21.

VOV.VN - World famous DJ Armin van Buuren received a warm welcome from Vietnamese fans upon his arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on December 14.