(VOV) - On October 26, Pham Hong Thuy Van made a successful appearance at the Miss International 2015 stage singing My Vietnam at a birthday party for the contestants from Honduras, Paraguay and Russia.

(VOV) - Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad – the international runaway bestseller that has held a top spot on the New York Times bestsellers list for over six years has announced he will speak on November 14-15 in Hanoi.

Approximately 100 artefacts related to traditional sacred animals will be on display at the Vietnam National Museum of History in Hanoi from October 28 – February 2016. 

(VOV) - The talented Iron Chef Thailand, S.K.Choi will be in Le Meridien Saigon – the first hotel of Le Meridien global chain of upscale hotels & resorts in Vietnam - from November 9-15 and introduce Japan’s unique culinary arts to Vietnamese people. 

The Vietnam Dancers Association will organise a dance show called Hoa Muon Sac (Multi-coloured Flowers) based on contemporary themes and choreographed by the association's members.

Artists of the Southern Arts Theatre received bronze medals for their performance at the international circus festival in Mongolia, Director of the theatre Nguyen Duc The said.

The fifth southern traditional cake festival will be celebrated in the Mekong city of Can Tho from April 15 to 19 next year to also mark the Mekong Delta Tourism Week and National Tourism Year.

Panama’s lush tropical forest, wildlife diversity, stunning beaches, skillful fine arts and colourful festivals are being featured through 80 photos displayed at an exhibition, which opened in Hanoi on October 26.

(VOV) -We’ve gathered here our choices for the top eight most impressive ao dai designs of all time.

(VOV) -Saigon AutoFest organizers are planning to give people what they want— lots of noise with plenty of entertainment at a family event with a great deal of stuff for adults and kids to do.

(VOV) -First runner-up at Miss World Vietnam 2015 Pham Hong Thuy Van competing at the ongoing Miss International pageant’s final round in Japan has disclosed a music video (MV) “My Vietnam” featuring the beautiful images of her home country.

(VOV) - The Lo Lo celebrate many rituals each year – the spring ritual, the corn picking ritual, and the rain praying ritual. The Lo Lo in Meo Vac district, Ha Giang province, have held a rain praying festival for generations. 

With an amazing, innocent, and pure voice like an angel, a nine-year-old girl from Danang has won the third season of The Voice Kid Vietnam.

A troupe from the Vietnam Puppetry Theatre is in the French cities of Lyon and Le Revest-les-Eaux to perform with water puppetry the classic fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen.

The Embassy of the Republic of Panama in Vietnam will present a photography exhibition as part of the activities to celebrate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between both countries and The Panama's National Day. 

Cultural experts and Ca Tru (ceremonial singing) aficionados in Hanoi gathered at a talk held in the city on October 22, discussing measures to preserve this intangible cultural heritage.

The German Business Association (GBA) and the German Industry and Commerce will organise a traditional black-tie ballroom dance, the German Ball Saigon 2015, on November 21.

Construction commenced on the US$100 million German House in Ho Chi Minh City on October 24.

(VOV) - This year’s Kate festival of Cham ethnic people fell on the first day of the 7th month of the Cham calendar which is October 11th of the solar calendar.

A tea ceremony was held on October 24 in Hanoi to celebrate world peace and the friendship between Vietnam and Japan.

The 2015 Cambodia Culture Week will be celebrated in Ho Chi Minh City and the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Soc Trang from November 8 to 14, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced.

(VOV) -Nguyen Thi Le Quyen confidentially showed off her curvy body in the bikini and evening gown competition at the semi-finals of the Miss Grand International 2015.

The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum will host a photo exhibition on natural landscapes and cultural activities in Tohoku taken by Japanese photographers.

The sixth “Balade en France”, a festival featuring French food and wine, is taking place at the Equatorial hotel in Ho Chi Minh City from October 23-24.

(VOV) - Japanese composer Oki Masao will introduce his symphony No 6 named “Muoi Co Gai Nga Ba Dong Loc” (Ten volunteer girls at Dong Loc crossroad) at the JVCA Japan-Vietnam Friendship Concert in Hanoi on November 11 to reflect Vietnam’s resounding victory during the war. 

Thailand’s Amazing Surin Elephant shows will be held in the northeastern province next month.

Truong Quy Nghia of Lavanto Home Decor won the first and third prize of The Gift and Home Accessories Design Competition or the 2015 Lotus Award with his artwork Sai Gon Trong Toi (Saigon in My Heart) and Mot Thoang Sai Gon (A Glimpse of Saigon).

The movie Nuoc (2030), directed by Nguyen Vo Nghiem Minh, has picked up the best feature film award at the San Pedro International Film Festival in the US.

Some 100 outstanding photos selected in the fourth Vietnam Heritage Photo Awards are on display at a one-week exhibition, which opened in the central coastal city of Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan province, on October 22.

Delegations from many tea importing countries will attend the Tea Festival hosted by the northern province of Thai Nguyen from November 26-28, said Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Ma Thi Nguyet at a press briefing on October 22 in Hanoi.