VOV.VN - Many streets throughout Ho Chi Minh City have been given a facelift in recent times after being painted with giant colourful murals, drawing plenty of attention from both locals and tourists.

A ceremony to present awards for winners of a writing and painting contest promoting the Vietnam-Japan friendship opened in the central city of Da Nang on August 19.

VOV.VN - Over 50 works created by painters made up of French teachers of École des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine (Indochina School of Fine Arts) are set to be showcased at Sotheby’s second exhibition in Vietnam this August.

The 19th “Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange” was held in the UNESCO world heritage site of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam from August 4-6.

VOV.VN - Groups of foreign travelers enjoyed the opportunity of sampling hundreds of local specialties, experiencing making Dong Ho folk paintings, and enjoying numerous activities during Enjoy Da Nang Summer Festival 2023, which is running from July 28 to August 1.

VOV.VN - The National Library of Vietnam is set to host a series of events with the theme of experiencing Korean culture every weekend from July 28 to August 12.

VOV.VN - Leading Vietnamese silk painters will display artworks at an exhibition in Paris, France, in the third quarter of this year as part of activities to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and France.

VOV.VN - Traditional materials of Vietnamese paintings are being showcased at an ongoing exhibition held at the Vietnam Culture Centre in Paris, France, featuring unique materials such as lacquer, poonah paper, and silk.

VOV.VN - An Lao district in the south-central province of Binh Dinh is widely considered a miniature Da Lat which offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture, contemplate beautiful scenery, and savor the cuisine of both the Bana and H'Re ethnic people.

The timeless beauty of Italy is the main topic of watercolour paintings by Bui Duy Khanh and Duong Thuy, which are on display at the exhibition “Italy: From Plein Air to Atelier” in Ho Chi Minh City.