Nomination of the art of Xoe dance of Thai ethnic minority people of Vietnam as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity will be discussed at the 16th session of the UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage on December 13-18.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 12 stressed contributions of literature and arts to national development over the past time.

The Hanoi People's Committee has issued a plan on promoting information and communication activities on ASEAN in the 2021-2025 period, with a vision to 2030, aiming to effectively implement the Government's action plan in this work.

VOV.VN - An exhibition themed “Vietnam-Philippines: Colour of Culture” opened at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi on December 8, displaying a range of photographs and items to introduce the traditional culture of both countries to viewers.

VOV.VN - Hin hamlet in the northwestern mountainous province of Son La is known for having many Thai ethnic minority artists who can sing folk songs and play the flute, the panpipe, and the two-string fiddle.

VOV.VN - Saigontourist Travel Service Co is organizing a MICE (meeting, incentive, conference, and exhibition) tour specifically for 60 foreign cultural officers and reporters currently residing in Vietnam.

Leaders of Ho Chi Minh City on December 3 held a dialogue with foreign cultural and press officers and reporters residing in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - A K-pop video that sees artists use sign language specifically for Vietnamese people with hearing impairment was recently launched to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), which falls on December 3 annually.

VOV.VN - Singer My Anh will represent Vietnam to perform at the ASEAN - Korea Music Festival, aka Round Music Festival 2021, which is scheduled to take place on January 9, 2022.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has signed a decision approving a programme on the digitalisation of Vietnam’s cultural heritage in the 2021-30 period.