VOV.VN - Famous Thai model Lukkade arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on December 12 to perform in a fashion show by Vietnamese designer Chung Thanh Phong.

VOV.VN - A concert performance by French conductor Nathalie Marin and the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra will take place at the Hanoi Opera House on December 15.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese models Ho Ngoc Ha and Minh Tu have posed with Thai model Lukkade for a poster to promote a December 13 fashion show by designer Chung Thanh Phong.

Activities to honour the cultural values of “pho” were held in Ho Chi Minh City by the Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper and Acecook Vietnam on December 12.

Two Vietnamese photographers, Than Nguyen from the central city of Da Nang and Do Thanh Nhan from southern province of Tay Ninh, have picked up awards at the 13th Orhan Holding International Photography Contest.

VOV.VN - Miss Supranational 2017 Jenny Kim and Mister Supranational 2017 Gabriel Correa arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on December 12 at the invitation of Mrs Vietnam Ao Dai in USA 2016, Hai Duong.

An exhibition of archival materials capturing the influence of French culture on the capital city is now open at No 18 Vu Pham Ham Street, Hanoi.

People have gathered in the central province of Bac Lieu to attend the 9th Southern Folk Music and Songs Festival of the Provinces of Soc Trang, Bac Lieu and Ca Mau.

A festival will be organised in Hanoi with the aim of introducing Bulgarian wine to Asia. The special beverage holds a significant place in Bulgarian culture, habits and traditions.

VOV.VN - For the second time, a Vietnamese street food festival has been held at the Hanoi-Moscow Culture-Trade Center Complex (Incentra) in Moscow, with the goal of promoting the deliciously unique and special cuisines of Vietnam to Russians and other international friends.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese supermodel Le Thu An has received the Best Expressive Model Award on the final night of the Asian International Super Model Contest 2017 in Chongqing, China.

VOV.VN - Thai-American supermodel Lukkade will strut the catwalk in the Chung Thanh Phong fashion show, which is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City on December 13.

VOV.VN - A German style Christmas Market will be held in Hanoi for the first time on December 14-16 and a Christmas Concert by the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO) will open on December 21 at Cua Bac Church. 

VOV.VN -Vuong Ngoc Loan has been invited to represent Vietnam at Mrs World Noble Queen International 2017.

Signature foods from different localities nationwide will be featured during a celebration for New Year 2018 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Son Tay town, the outskirts of Hanoi.

The show Khat Vong Tre (Young Aspiration), an annual entertainment programme, will be held at Quan Ngua Sports Centre, 30 Van Cao street, Ba Dinh district on December 12.

VOV.VN -Mrs Universe Vietnam 2016 Hang Nguyen, in her capacity as an honourable judge at Mrs World Peace 2017, awarded the ‘Mrs Ocean World’ crown to Guatemalan beauty at the final night of the pageant in Manila, the Philippines.

The Vietnamese version of a two-volume art book featuring popular street food in Hanoi and specialities in different regions has been put up for sale nationwide.

A musical show featuring talented young performers is scheduled to take place at the Hanoi’s Cultural Friendship Palace on January 13 next year, the organiser Thang Long Show said on December 11.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Phuong Le has been crowned Mrs World Peace 2017 at the grand finale of the pageant in the Philippines.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Lien Phuong won the Miss Eco Tourism title (equivalent to the first runner-up position) at the grand finale of Miss Tourism Ambassador World 2017 pageant in the Philippines on December 9.

The first ASEAN film festival recently took place in the Dutch city of Utrech as part of celebrations for the 50th founding anniversary of the bloc. 

Nearly 400 Hanoian and international children painted art on the peace and beauty of Hanoi in Ly Thai To Flower Garden in the capital city on December 10.

More than 200 award-winning typography and graphic designs are being showcased at the 63rd International Typography Exhibition held in Ho Chi Minh City.

An international cuisine festival, the fifth of its kind, held by the Foreign Ministry’s Bureau of Diplomatic Corps Services in Hanoi on December 10 attracted thousands of visitors. 

VOV.VN - Miss Earth Vietnam 2017 Ha Thu met again Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Ong at the grand finale of Miss Tourism Ambassador World 2017 pageant in the Philippines on December 9.

In the dream, an art exhibition by established artist Nguyen Van Cuong, is one of a series of cultural activities being held by the Korean Cultural Centre.

Members of the National Heritage Council have agreed to recognise Dien Hai Citadel in the central city of Da Nang as a National Special Relic.

VOV.VN - Built in 1832 in Xich Dang village, Hung Yen province, Xich Dang Temple of Literature hosted examinations and ceremonies to honor outstanding Confucians during feudal times.

VOV.VN - Photos and documents featuring Vietnam's beautiful landscapes, people, and culture have been put on display at the 6th annual Winternational Embassy Showcase in Washington DC.