Vietnam's biggest underground dance music festival is back for a third edition in December on the picturesque island of Phu Quoc.

 A French music festival took place in Ho Chi Minh City on June 21 as part of activities to commemorate the 45th founding anniversary of Vietnam-France diplomatic ties (April 12, 1973).

CNN has recently broadcast a special programme titled “Destination Hanoi”, with footage of the Vietnam capital’s sights and culture having received a positive response from many international friends.

 Capturing images of red-shanked douc langurs has long been a passion for journalists in Da Nang city. Beyond the hobby, they also hope to convey the message of protecting the primate.

 The “Mystery of human body” exhibition is taking place in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to educate the public on the inner workings of the human body and the importance of healthy lifestyles.

 A classical music concert featuring renowned Sri Lankan and Vietnamese musicians will take place at the Vietnam National Academy of Music in Hanoi on June 22.

Duong Thuy Linh left Hanoi on June 20 to represent Vietnam at the Mrs Worldwide 2018 pageant in Singapore.

 The Ministry of Information and Communications has decided to issue a special stamp set on Vietnamese sea and islands every two years starting from 2018.

For Thai people in the North West in particular and ethnic minorities in general, the construction of new houses is very important. 

 Dutch choreographer Joost Vrouenraets has arrived in HCMC to prepare for contemporary dance show Café Saigon on June 30 at the Saigon Opera House.

Open-air art exhibition “Rubbish of the Spring 2018″ is opened to visitors at VICAS Center for Assistance and Development of Contemporary Arts in Hanoi’s Dong Da District until December 31, 2018. 

 French movie enthusiasts are invited to screenings at Okia Cinema during June 22 to 24. The screenings will present three French romantic comedies.

 The second season of FY Film Fest has been opened to filmmakers nationwide irrespective of age.

 A war veteran in Vinh city, the central province of Nghe An, has spent nearly 20 years collecting photos, books and documents relating to late President Ho Chi Minh. 

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events that will take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Ninh Thuan will compile a dossier on the Cham people’s traditional craft of pottery to apply for UNESCO recognition as an intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding.

Vietnamese representative Nguyen Thi Chi is busy with various activities at the ongoing Miss Asia World 2018 pageant in Lebanon.

 Vietnam Kids Fashion Week 2018 is scheduled to take place in Hanoi on June 22-26 with the participation of more than 150 kid models.

 A kite festival with more than 50 kites of many designs and colours recently took place in the central city of Da Nang within this year’s Da Nang – Summer Destination event.

 Pavel Herman, a Czech journalist, has published a book titled “Vietnam- past, present and future” which presents his views on the land, history, culture and people of Vietnam.