A set of stamps marking the 50-year implementation of late President Ho Chi Minh’s testament was launched at the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi yesterday, August 27.

Winners of the 12th “Bui Xuan Phai: For Love of Hanoi” Awards were announced at a ceremony in Hanoi on August 27.

Vietnamese designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam has introduced his Ao Dai collection which will represent Vietnam at New York Fashion Week 2019, slated for September 6.

Quang Nam has come up with plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Hoi An ancient town and My Son Sanctuary as World Heritage Sites and the 10th anniversary of Cu Lao Cham’s recognition as a biosphere reserve.

Young Ta oi ethnic men and women are free to choose their partners in a unique group date called ‘sim’.

The Vietnamese Embassy to Argentina and Paraguay has hosted Vietnam Days in Asuncion, the capital of Paraguay, to mark the 25th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (May 30, 1995 – 2020).

Kim Barbier, a French pianist of Vietnamese origin, will perform at the French Cultural Center L’Espace in Hanoi on September 14.

The Tay Dang communal house was recognized as a special national relic site in late 2013. The structure, with its exceptional architecture, is a museum of 16th century Vietnamese folk arts.

Thirty teams from many countries in the region will compete at the International Lion, Dragon and Unicorn Dance Competition in Da Nang City from August 30 to September 2.

An installation exhibition running with the theme of “Turning into Butterflies” by Korean artist Ahn Yun Mo is to open to public at the Korean Cultural Center from August 21 to September 14.

With the mid-Autumn festival just around the corner, Hang Ma street in Hanoi has been lit-up by colourful ornaments, allowing visitors to enjoy the festive atmosphere when wandering around the area.

American pianist Myra Melford will perform in Vietnam for the first time at a unique jazz concert in HCM City on August 24.

The Israel & Vietnam Folk Harmony programme is scheduled to take place at the Youth Theater in Hanoi at 20:00 this Sunday, August 25.

HCM City authorities have decided to organise fireworks to celebrate the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2) this year.

The biggest craft beer festival in Da Nang, Beer United 3, will be held on August 24.

Various measures have been undertaken to preserve and protect ancient Ruong garden houses in central Thua Thien Hue province.

The Tay often stage stick puppetry at their New Year’s celebration and also at the Going to the Field Festival, a custom that has existed for more than 200 years.

Vietnamese designer Cong Tri is due to introduce his latest fashion collection during New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020 in the United States, which is slated for September 9.

Nine Naphat, a well-known Thai actor and model, is scheduled to arrive in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi on August 24 to attend the Thai film festival.

Vietnamese people call the 7th full moon festival “Vu Lan bao hieu” (Parents' Day) or “Xa toi vong nhan” (Wandering Soul’s Day).