The Giong Festival began in Phu Dong village, Gia Lam district, Hanoi, on May 2 or the seventh day of the fourth month of the lunar calendar, attracting many tourists.

The biennial Hue Traditional Craft Festival wrapped up on May 1, ending four festive days in the ancient capital city of Hue.

VOV.VN - The coming of summer has been marked in the city of Mong Cai with thousands of local revellers gathered for a spectacular celebration.

VOV.VN - The 2017 Hue Festival closed on May 1, following four fun filled days of activities, with an intriguing parade through the city streets that left deep impressions on festivalgoers.

Under the framework of the European Literature Days, an exhibition-discussion with French author and illustrator Jean-Charles Sarrazin will take place at L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien Street, Hanoi from May 6 to 16.

Institut Français de Hanoi – L’Espace will hold the screening of the theatrical performance of “Romeo and Juliet” by actors from the Comédie Fraçaise theater, France on May 20.

More than 700 ancient coins and banknotes, including one said to be the oldest in the country, are on display at the Museum of Vietnamese History in Ho Chi Minh City.

British composer Michael Price who won an Emmy award in 2014 will visit Vietnam for the first time to give lectures on music composition for film at Salon Saigon in District 3, HCM City from May 8 to 12.

“Je Fais la Mort”, a movie by French director Jean-Paul Salomé, will be introduced at L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien, Hanoi on May 5.

A traditional craft festival has opened in Hue city, the central province of Thua Thien – Hue on April, with the participation of 327 artisans from 40 villages.

Two Vietnamese films namely “Thau Chin o Xiem” (Ho Chi Minh in Siam) and "Cha va con” (Father and Son) have been screened at the 2017 ASEAN Film Festival in Bangkok, Thailand. 

VOV.VN - A new 19/12 Book Street celebrated its grand opening May 1.

VOV.VN - This year’s May Day fashion show in Hue went down at perhaps its most glamourous venue yet – the Trang Tien Bridge.  

VOV.VN - The Central Highlands region attracts tourists for its magnificent forests and mountains and the unique culture of ethnic groups.

VOV.VN - Can Tho city is home to more than 1,000 singers, who are members of 170 clubs.

The International Hot Air Balloons Festival 2017 started at the Hue Imperial Citadel (Dai Noi) in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue on April 30.

Through Internet, Bryan and Jenifer were eager to experience the diversified and fine cuisine of Hanoi. However, while visiting the city they found it hard to explore the city’s culinary culture.

More than 200 meticulously shaped bonsai trees and 300 different species of roses are on display at an exhibition at Thang Long Rose Park in Hanoi’s Thanh Tri district.

A food court dedicated to Vietnamese and international cuisines is open to visitors to the 2017 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) in the central city of Da Nang from April 29.

VOV.VN - Doan Nho has received the Ho Chi Minh award for his contribution to Vietnamese music. Doan Nho wrote a lot of great songs like “Marching under the national flag”, “The woman on La River”, and “5 brothers on the same tank”

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has announced plans to organize a street food area from this June to support vendors affected by the sidewalk cleanup campaign, and to preserve its street culture. 

VOV.VN - Here’s a look at 10 of the worst celebs to have wandered the streets of Ho Chi Minh City during Vietnam International Fashion Week so far.

VOV.VN - A handicraft festival showcasing the work of members of the Hue Craft Village, who create Vietnamese traditional as well as contemporary works has opened to live music, lively dancing and inspiring performances.

The 7th Hue Craft Village Festival 2017 kicked off on April 28 in Hue city of central Thua Thien-Hue province, drawing 327 artisans from 40 craft villages and establishments across the country.

VOV.VN -Ngoc Duyen, the reigning Miss Global Beauty, served as the head judge at a beauty pageant for students in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - La Trobe University students in Melbourne gathered in their native dress on April 26 to celebrate the different countries and cultures from around the globe represented at the university.

VOV.VN - A coalition of publishing houses has unveiled plans to host a weeklong Book Festival on 19/12 Street in the Hoan Kiem District of the capital city of Hanoi starting on May 1. 

A group of archaeological experts from India and their Vietnamese partners unexpectedly hit an ancient road while excavating and restoring temples K and H at the My Son Sanctuary in the central province of Quang Nam.

VOV.VN -Vietnamese models attracted local media attention with their unique style on the third day of the Vietnam International Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2017.

VOV.VN - The opening ceremony of the seventh Traditional Craft Festival will take place in Hue City, Thua Thien-Hue Province on April 28 night. The city is putting finishing touches to all preparations.