Artworks inspired by the beauty of feminity are on display at an exhibition in Hanoi.

Kites of every composition and description have graced the skies of cities around the globe, elevating themselves and the spirits of the people flying them for thousands of years.

The Hue Relics Preservation Centre and the Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper held a ceremony in the ancient city of Hue on August 29 to receive holy earth from Truong Sa archipelago to mix into “Xa Tac” platform.

 The Pa Ko consider marriage one of the most important work in a person’s lifespan. Parents have to prepare offerings for their children’s wedding when they are grown-up.

 A group of 17 students from HCM City’s universities have drawn murals on local streets to convey messages about green energy and climate changes.

A wide range of entertainment activities will be organised in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City during the National Day holidays from September 2-4.

 A painting and sculpture exhibition on social issues such as child sexual abuse and environmental protection has opened in the HCM City Fine Arts Museum.

 A special show, scheduled to take place in Hanoi next month, will see four Vietnamese divas perform alongside singer Tung Duong, who is well-known for his not-for-everyone music.

“Film photos and Hanoi” exhibition is taking place at the Sword Lake Cultural Centre in Hanoi from August 26 to September 3, showcasing 100 film photos which feature a very simple Hanoi.

A photo exhibition titled ‘Hanoi’s Small Corners’ by photographer Xuan Chinh has opened at Gallery 25 Hang Bai Street, Hanoi.

Over the past 10 years, Réhahn Croquevielle has motorcycled to every corner of Vietnam to explore its land and people. The decade-long journey has produced hundreds of thousands of stunning photos of the country.

 Four new classical and contemporary Russian literary works have been translated into Vietnamese, making them available for local readers.

 Remarkable programmes and figures who appeared on Vietnam Television channels during the year will be honoured at VTV Awards in a ceremony on September 7.

 In the past, to produce such super-thin gold leaves to overlay ancient statues and decorative products, Kieu Ky’s artisans had to go through dozens of steps, requiring great effort and patience.

 A unique exhibition displaying the million faces of Hanoi has opened in the city’s Old Quarter.

Life in the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho in 1994 was recorded in pictures by Belgian photographer Harry Gruyaert.

The Five Continents Food Festival – World Food 2017 will be held at Hoa Lu Stadium at the corner of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Dinh Tien Hoang streets in District 1, HCMC from October 5 to 8.

To Mong people in general and Mong people living in Mu Cang Chai district in particular, Pao throwing has been an indispensable folk game in holidays and traditional festivals, including Gau Tao spring festival.

Conical hats produced in Thua Thien - Hue Province are similar to those made in other regions in the country. But innovations by local artisans have added charm and made Hue hats famous. 

 The Five Continents Food Festival – World Food 2017 event will take place at Hoa Lu Stadium in HCM City’s District 1 from October 5 to 8.