VOV.VN - A special exhibition drawing huge crowds opened today (August 25) in Ho Chi Minh City featuring Raffaello Sanzio’s iconic painting of the Madonna, reported the Vietnam News Agency. 

VOV.VN - Vietnamese model Mau Thuy looks radiant and graceful in the latest designs by Ly Quy Khanh. Thuy is one of the most potential candidates for Miss Universe Vietnam 2017.

A Vietnamese culinary month was jointly launched by the Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Lotte Seoul Hotel on August 24 in the RoK’s capital city of Seoul.

Vietnam’s history, country, people and culture are introduced through a 90-page book named “Vietnam: Peace, Integration and Development” published by the Romanian Craiova University Publishing House.

The Five Continents Food Festival – World Food 2017 will be held at Hoa Lu Stadium at the corner of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Dinh Tien Hoang streets in District 1, HCMC from October 5 to 8.

VOV.VN - An exhibition featuring historic photos of the capital city of Hanoi opened today (August 24) at the Ho Guom Cultural Information Centre, reports the HanoiMoi online newspaper.

Authorities of southern Tay Ninh province have submitted a dossier to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, asking for an ancient stone sculpture to be recognised as a national treasure.

The iconic iron bridge Truong Tien in the former imperial capital of Hue is getting an overhaul in an effort to return it to its design under the era of the country’s last emperor Bao Dai (1926-1945).

Woodblocks from the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945), which have been recognised as World Documentary Heritage by UNESCO, will be on display at Temple of Literature in Hanoi from August 26.

More than 40 black-and-white and colour photos featuring Saigon and its history are on display at Book Street (Nguyen Van Binh Street) in HCM City’s District 1.

Renowned American DJ and producer duo Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall, better known as The Chainsmokers, will perform in HCM City on September 14 as part of their “Memories...Do not open” world tour, according to information on the website www.thechainsmokers.com.

US singer Ariana Grande cancelled the Ho Chi Minh City leg of her world tour just a couple hours before she was due to take to the stage on August 22 night.

VOV.VN - Thousands of book lovers, authors, publishers and prominent local and international personalities descended on the Thong Nhat (Reunification) Park in Hanoi today, Wednesday, August 23, for the opening day of a book fair.

A run of sold-out performances at the Hanoi Opera House this month, featuring award-winning plays and the capital’s leading actors, have experts hoping for a revival of Vietnam’s theatrical heritage.

The Vietnamese team stepped out to watch their Wushu champion receive her gold medal at the Southeast Asia Games in Kuala Lumpur on August 21, but it wasn't the country's national anthem that greeted them.

 A Buddhist Cultural Fortnight began at Pho Quang pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City on August 21 to mark the Vu Lan (Ullambana) festival which is held annually in the seventh month of the lunar calendar to pay tribute to motherly love.

The exhibition entitled “Future Bodies of Asia ”will feature video, installation and performances by three artists from Japan: Off-Nibroll, Fuyuki Yamakawa and Atsuhiro Ito. 

VOV.VN - Miss Vietnam 2016 Do My Linh looked radiant and graceful in latest photos with designs by Do Long.

VOV.VN - Celebrities arrived en masse to walk the red carpet at the CMG Fitness and Entertainment Awards Sunday, August 20, at the Military Zone No. 7 Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - Do My Linh, Miss Vietnam 2016, has been selected to represent Vietnam at the upcoming Miss World 2017 in China, according to a post on the Missosology website.

An exhibition titled “The Peace Movement in Japan Supporting Vietnam during Wartime (1954 – 1975) and the Vietnam-Japan Friendship” opened at the HCM City War Remnants Museum on August 20.

VOV.VN - Le Thi Ha Thu has been designated to represent Vietnam at the Miss Earth 2017 in the Philippines, according to Helios Organization that holds the right to send Vietnamese contestants to the beauty pageant. 

Dozens of Quan ho (love duets) artists in the northern province of Bac Ninh – the cradle of the traditional art form – are coming together every Saturday night to entertain audiences in a very special performance.

VOV.VN - Dang Thu Thao, former Miss Vietnam 2012, has captured the public attention at a recent fashion event in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - The ASEAN + 3 Song Contest successfully concluded on August 21 after five days of competition at FLC luxury Sam Son resort, leaving a deep impression on the participants.

The ASEAN Song, Dance and Music Festival 2017 began in a theatre in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on August 20 to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of the association.

While made-in-Thailand merchandise is increasingly consumed by the Vietnamese market, the situation is not very positive the other way round.

To Mong people in general and Mong people living in Mu Cang Chai district in particular, Pao throwing has been an indispensable folk game in holidays and traditional festivals, including Gau Tao spring festival. 

Huong Pagoda festival is the longest and biggest festival in Vietnam.

A four-day summer camp for Vietnamese youth and students in Europe wrapped up on August 19 in Prague, the Czech Republic.