Beautiful fabric scrap paintings are on display at the Exhibition House, 16 Ngo Quyen Str in Hanoi. The exhibition will run until December 17.

1,000- year-old dragon-carved stone pillars, recognized as National treasures, at Dam Pagoda in Bac Ninh province have been an attraction to visitors.

The national costume representing Banh mi or Vietnamese Bread, worn by H’Hen Nie, the Vietnamese representative in Miss Universe 2018, was selected among the 15 best outfits by Global Beauties.

 The Vietnam Fashion Fair 2018 will take place in Hanoi from December 13-18, showcasing apparel, leather and footwear, jewellery, and beauty services to meet domestic demand and boost exports. 

 A multimedia exhibition featuring Vietnamese and Indonesian artists will open on December 14 at The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre in Ho Chi Minh City.  

 The first Balade en France in Hanoi is set to take place at the city’s Ly Thai To Statue Square from December 14-16, said French Ambassador to Vietnam Bertrand Lortholary in a media briefing on December 11 in Hanoi.

 The first Vietnam brocade culture festival and Dak Nong investment promotion conference will take place in the Central Highlands locality from January 5-7. 

 A cartoon within the Viet Su Kieu Hung (Vietnamese Epic History) project will be screened for the first time in Ho Chi Minh City on December 15. 

 Artists Liu Ruili and Zhang Yuying from China won the A prize of an art festival for foreigners held in the central city of Da Nang on December 8 and 9.

 The authorities in Truong Loc Commune in the central province of Ha Tinh are trying to preserve 10 old houses which were built hundreds of years ago.

 Events on December 10-16

 A collection of over 350 pottery artefacts dating back to the 14th-19th century of the Cham ethnic minority group are being displayed at an exhibition that opened in the south central province of Ninh Thuan on December 8.

 The film screening and discussion “Gender, Identity and LGBT Rights” will be held at the French cultural center L’Espace in Hanoi on December 20.

 Hue-based artist Truong The Linh will open his first solo gallery exhibition titled “Instability” at Craig Thomas Gallery in District 1 of HCMC on December 14.

 French dancing artist Alexis Jestin will host a two-session contemporary dance workshop at Kinergie Studio in Hanoi on December 16.

 Jingle Bells, White Christmas and O Come All Ye Faithful – all these must appear in any Christmas Concert worthy of the name. But the HBSO has opted for some sophisticated variations on these traditional favorites.

 Japanese conductor Honna Tetsuji joined by musicians from Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra, singers from Vietnam National Opera and Ballet, and Catholic Youth Choir on December 19 at 8pm.

 Vietnam is home to 22 world heritage items recognized by UNESCO, including two natural heritage sites, five cultural heritages, and one mixed heritage.

 Vietnamese and international cuisines and cultural activities will be on display this Sunday, December 9 at a food festival held by the Service Department for Diplomatic Corps under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The first ever centre for examining fine art and photographs was opened on December 6 by the culture ministry’s Department for Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition.