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

 War veteran Nghiem Quy Dan rides around the city on his tricycle, designed and assembled in a garage many years ago. The engineer who first thought of the system for the two back wheels used to work for Honda in Hanoi and has passed away.

 Bao Ha Village in Dong Minh Commune, Vinh Bao District in Hai Ph0ng City, has been famous for the local craft of carving wooden statues for over 500 years. Local craftspeople have recently started also carving busts of people from portraits.

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

 Hanoi's walking zone attracts tourists

 Events in Hanoi & HCMC on July 23-29 

 When Truong Thanh Dinh came home with a tattoo on his chest, his mother yelled at him, saying that only gangsters get tattoos on their body.

 Tattoo has becoming more popular in Vietnam. Youngsters want to have tattoos as a reminder of their loved one, a motivation, or simply a wish for luck.

 Tận Hưởng Bản Sắc Việt (Savour Việt Nam), a photobook highlighting the beauty of the country and the people, has been released in HCM City.

 Hand embroidery is a long-standing traditional craft in Vietnam and artisans use their needles to explore a variety of themes to turn embroidered pieces into one-of-a-kind artistic products.

 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).

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

 Hanoi will reopen six sealed vaults in Gam Cau Street in September to create walkways and an art space for locals.

 Water puppetry is among the traditional art forms most recommended for foreign visitors in Vietnam.

 Residents in Ho Chi Minh City are being treated to a weekend of good food at the Singapore Food Festival that opened in the city on May 26. 

 Events in Hanoi & HCMC on April 16-22 

 A series of cultural and educational activities will be held during the Viet Nam – France Culture and Friendship Week at the HCM City Youth Cultural House from April 15-20.

 Designer Viet Hung has started the Hoa Tho Cam Project to popularise traditional brocatelle.

 An exhibition at Hanoi’s Goethe Institute gives visitors a chance to see photos by this year’s New German Photography competition award winners.

 L’Espace will present a fusion music concert entitled Les Transplantés or Transplanted on April 7.