The first Italy-ASEAN Week, a programme to popularise culture and enhance friendship between Italy and ASEAN countries, was opened in Hanoi on November 18.

An exhibition on mosaic ceramic paintings of leaders attending APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting 2017 opened at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi on November 18.

A week themed “Great National Unity – Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage” kicked off at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi on November 18.

VOV.VN - Mai Phuong Thuy, Huong Giang, and Nguyen Thi Huyen are outstanding beauties representing Vietnam in Miss World pageants.

The seventh Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival of the Khmer in 12 southern provinces kicked off in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu on November 17.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Nguyen Thi Loan will wear a unique dress adorned with conical hats to compete in the national costume contest in the ongoing Miss Universe 2017 pageant in Las Vegas, USA.

VOV.VN - An opening ceremony for Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23) entitled “Origin” took place on the evening of November 17 at the Old Quarter Culture Exchange Centre, 50 Dao Duy Tu Street, Hanoi.

A special concert dedicated to pianist and pedagogue Thai Thi Lien, sole survivor among the seven founders of the Vietnam National Academy of Music (VNAM) will be held on November 23.

VOV.VN - At Ho Chi Minh City’s Ben Thanh Market, you’ll find a 50-year-old tiny wooden clog shop of Nguyen Thi Lien. At the age of 72, Lien is now the only person selling wooden clogs at one of the oldest and busiest markets in the city.

VOV.VN - Some overseas Vietnamese writers have gained a level of success in world literature. Their works reflect the unique character of Vietnamese culture.

Measures to bring Vietnamese literary works, especially contemporary literature, closer to Chinese readers were discussed by writers from the two countries at a meeting held in Hanoi on November 17.

Enjoying a vibrant cultural show “The Quintessence of Tonkin” amidst a traditional village on the outskirts of Hanoi is a fantastic experience for tourists and locals alike.

VOV.VN - French band Mezcal Jazz Unit will be in concert at Tuoi Tre (Youth) Theatre on 11 Ngo Thi Nham Street, Hanoi on November 25 as part of the European Music Festival.

VOV.VN - World famous pianists Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis will perform in the “Piano Battle” concert in Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music at 112 Nguyen Du Street, District 1 on December 1.

VOV.VN - Palm-leaf conical hats, known in Vietnam as “Non La” have recently featured in a fashion show for Italian brand TL-180.

VOV.VN - Miss Vietnam My Linh took part in the Head-to-Head challenge for the Miss World 2017 pageant in China on November 16.

“Tiên học lễ hậu học văn”, the old Vietnamese saying which can be literally translated as “Manners first, then knowledge” illustrates the significance of etiquette in daily life. 

An exhibition on the ASEAN Community in Vietnam opened in the south central province of Ninh Thuan on November 16.

The value of gong culture, a distinctive feature of the Central Highlands region and a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritages of Humanity by UNESCO since 2005, was highlighted at a festival held in the Central Highland province of Gia Lai on November 16.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Nguyen Thi Loan attended a welcome party hosted by the organizing board of Miss Universe 2017 in Las Vegas, the US on November 15.

The wartime experiences of Vietnam in different places are depicted truthfully and vividly in the sketches of painter Tran Huy Oanh.

 Ho Chi Minh City’s visual arts culture in recent years has seen the opening of new contemporary art spaces, including The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre (FCAC), BLANC Art Space and Dong A Gallery.

VOV.VN - A cultural library for Vietnamese children was inaugurated in 21 Trang Thi, Hanoi on November 16.

VOV.VN -Miss Vietnam 2016 Do My Linh flaunts her sensational figure in a selection of stylish swimsuits for her latest photo shoot.

VOV.VN - The Francophone Song Contest 2017 successfully concluded in Hanoi on November 15 after five months of competition, marking the end of an unforgettable journey for participants.

The Andong Cultural Day is taking place at 106 Bach Dang street in the UNESCO-recognised ancient town of Hoi An from November 14-16, featuring Vietnamese and Korean traditional culture.

VOV.VN - An exhibition showcasing portraits of leaders from 21 APEC member economies made from pottery will take place at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, Hanoi, from November 18-21.

The first Italy-ASEAN Week will take place in Hanoi from November 17-27, with a string of interesting activities expected to be held.

VOV.VN - Indonesian representative Kevin Lilliana was crowned Miss International 2017 on the final night of the pageant in Japan on November 14, Miss Vietnam Thuy Dung was outside the Top 15.

VOV.VN - Miss Asia Beauty 2017 Tuong Linh recently took part in a charity sports event in the Republic of Korea.