An Ao dai (long dress) collection designed by Miss Vietnam 2010 Ngoc Han was featured at a fashion show at the Vietnam Sea and Islands – Endless Beauty event at Paris-based UNESCO Headquarters.

 Folk art not only provides a modest income for many Vietnamese, it has often been considered a national treasure. However, as modern art styles become popular, the old paintings are starting to fade into the distance.

 Nguyen Thu Quynh, a fourth-year student in the graphic design department of Hanoi-based University of Industrial Fine Arts, has won the design contest for a logo to celebrate 45 years of diplomatic relations.

 The extraordinary life and career of President Ho Chí Minh, and his international reputation, is featured in an exhibition that opened yesterday in Hanoi.

 Two “book cities” will open in HCM City’s District 5 and 10, providing millions of books and thousands of stationery items, according to Phuong Nam Cultural Joint-Stock Corporation.

 Film audiences in the central region will enjoy a week-long film festival screening Vietnam’s best new and old films on the occasion of the 20th Vietnamese Film Festival.

The “TRIO” exhibition, presenting artworks created by Le Huu Hieu, Nguyen Van The and Van Trong, will be organized at Vicas Art Studio, 32 Hao Nam, Hanoi from November 17 to December 17.

 The Hanoi Museum on November 23 introduced for the first time four groups of Thang Long – Hanoi national treasures on the occasion of the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23).

The award-winning comedy play “Lend Me a Tenor” by American playwright Ken Ludwig will be performed at 214 – 216 Pasteur, District 3, HCM City on November 24-26 and December 1-3.

As part of the European Music Festival 2017, the jazz night “13 moons: Mezcal Unit & GrayHawk Perkins” will take place at the Youth Theatre, 11 Ngo Thi Nham, Hanoi on November 25.

 Designer Dang Ngoc Han presented a collection of áo dài (traditional long robes) inspired by the Vietnamese sea and islands in France on November 22 night.

 Eleven Japanese films released over the last three years will be screened at the annual Japanese Film Festival in HCM City from November 24 to December 9.

 Charity Christmas show to be held in HCM City, Christmas sale at Bookworm, French DJ Voiski presents two shows, DJ Sister Nancey to perform in HCMC, FVH walking tour to Thăng Long Citadel

 A photo exhibition opened in Hanoi on November 21, showcasing 95 pictures featuring contemporary life through the lens of young photographers.

Vietnamese representative Nguyen Thi Loan and other 90 contestants from around the world competed in the semi-final round of Miss Universe 2017 in Las Vegas, USA on November 21.

 Global Beauties, the leading online resource for international beauty pageants, has listed Vietnamese representative Nguyen Thi Loan among top 10 Miss Universe 2017 Best Glam Shots.

 Young dancers of the HCM City-based Urban Dance Group (UDG) troupe will perform in a show “Between Us” featuring contemporary dance.

Vo Hoang Yen, Pham Huong and Thuy Lam are outstanding beauties representing Vietnam in Miss Universe pageants.

Vietnamese representative Nguyen Thi Loan has unveiled the evening gowns she will wear in the ongoing Miss Universe 2017 pageant in Las Vegas, USA.

The National Costume competition is one of the most hotly anticipated segments of the annual Miss Universe pageant. Let’s take a look at some of the stunning national costumes worn by the contestants.