VOV.VN - World famous pianist Yiruma confirmed on December 17 that he will take part in pop star Ha Anh Tuan’s "Sketch A Rose" live concert in 2025, marking the first time that he will collaborate with a Vietnamese artist.

VOV.VN - A large number of Saudi Arabian people flocked to Vietnamese Day in capital Riyadh to explore Vietnamese dishes, traditional culture, and art from December 13 to 15.

VOV.VN - World renowned disco band Boney M are set to enliven the Central Highland province of Lam Dong alongside celebrated singers and bands from the 1970s and 1980s, including Joy and Samantha Fox, during the Da Lat spring concert which will be held on December 21.

VOV.VN - The development of public-private partnerships in the cultural industries not only requires investments in infrastructure, but also in ideas, management and effective use of resources, heard a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City in December 16.

VOV.VN - Scottish music band The Big Day band are set to perform in the centre of Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on December 17 evening, according to the Da Lat Department of Culture and Information.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on December 16 announced a list of the leading 10 culture, sports, and tourism events in Vietnam in 2024 selected by experts, journalists, and locals through direct votes cast and online voting.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will present a special concert at the Saigon Opera House on December 21 - 22 to celebrate the Christmas season and New Year 2025.

The success story in preserving and promoting the values of world natural heritage Ha Long Bay in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh is a model for other world heritage sites that face similar challenges to learn, said Vishal V. Sharma, Ambassador and Chair of the 46th World Heritage Committee.

A ceremony was held in Mekong Delta province of Long An on December 15 to inaugurate the Vietnam-Japan Friendship House.

VOV.VN - Local beauty Vu Quynh Trang was named as Miss South East Asia Tourism Ambassadress at the Miss Tourism International 2024, which wrapped up in Malaysia on December 13.

VOV.VN - Both locals and tourists in Ho Chi Minh City will be entertained with dazzling firework displays at two sites across the southern city as part of efforts to welcome in the New Year and the start of 2025.

VOV.VN - The Korean Cultural Day kicked off in Da Lat city in the central highlands province of Lam Dong on December 13 as part of the 10th Da Lat Flower Festival.

VOV.VN - The annual “Xuân Quê hương” (Homeland Spring) event, the biggest external and cultural occasion of its kind for overseas Vietnamese (OVs) during the Lunar New Year festival, will be held in Ho Chi Minh City from January 18 to January 21, 2025.

VOV.VN - Many foreign ambassadors gathered together to take part in an Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) fashion show recently held in Hanoi, featuring pieces of work created by famous painters worldwide.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy, working in co-ordination with the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, hosted an event on December 12 in Italy to promote Vietnamese culinary culture and tourism.

Hue holds significant advantages in leveraging its heritage as a foundation for green and digital economic growth.

VOV.VN - An annual Christmas market organised by the EU Alumni Network (EAN) is scheduled to take place on December 15 at the Embassy of Czech Republic in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - A captivating performance and an exhibition put on by Japanese calligrapher Aoyagi Bisen will take place this December at the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam.

International friends had a chance to enjoy some of the traditional cultural values of Vietnam at an event held in Tokyo by the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan on December 11.

VOV.VN - The organisers of the “Happy Vietnam 2024” contest selected 60 outstanding videos and the 150 most beautiful photos for the exhibition, with the 34 top entries receiving awards at a ceremony held on December 11 at the Hanoi Opera House.

Spouse of the Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Thai Thu Hong joined spouse of the Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiko Ishiba and others in a Japanese Ikebana (flower arrangement) exhibition in Tokyo on December 10.

VOV.VN - A mixture of traditional musical performances, songs, dances, and cultural activities put on by Vietnamese and Korean artists will serve to light up the Korean cultural day held on December 13 in Da Lat city in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong.

VOV.VN - Beauties from nearly 40 countries and territories worldwide touched down in the nation on December 9 as they prepare to compete in the Miss Charm 2024 pageant which is being hosted by Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Vu Thi Hoa took home the Mrs Earth International 2024 title in its grand final held on December 9 in the Philippines.

Vietnam made a striking impression at the 2024 Cultural Festival in Colombo on December 7, wowing both locals and foreign visitors with a vibrant display of Vietnamese handicrafts and the globally beloved Pho.

Renowned pianists Nguyen Viet Trung of Vietnam and Eric Lu of the US performed together for the first time in a Chopin-themed symphony concert titled “Chopin: Magical Piano” in Hanoi on December 8.

A youth library was inaugurated at the headquarters of Vietnam’s Trade Office in Russia on December 8, expected to serve as a cultural and spiritual hub for Vietnamese students in the host country.

Sun Group and AA Architecture Construction Joint Stock Company on December 6 launched the book "Hanoi Architecture – The Cultural Intersection of Vietnam and France."

VOV.VN - Both local residents and foreigners alike flocked to the 2024 international food festival held on December 7 and December 8 in Hanoi to sample delicacies and enjoy unique performances from over 60 countries and territories around the world.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Bui Khanh Linh claimed the third runner-up title at the Miss Intercontinental 2024 pageant, which concluded in Egypt on December 8.