A corner dedicated to Vietnamese dolls was opened at the Shankar International Dolls Museum in India on October 21. 

 Vietnamese agencie are aiming to ally with the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Sports to propose to UNESCO to recognise dan bau, the nation’s monochord zither, as a world heritage.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The three regions of Vietnam – the north, the south and central – look amazing in photos taken by aerial cameras by amateur photographer Le The Thang,

 A Chinese book on Nguyen Son, a general of both Vietnam and China, made debut at a discussion in Beijing on October 21. 

 A special concert will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on October 29 with the participation of famous Vietnamese and French artists. 

 Outstanding works of young Chinese painters will be exhibited from October 25-30 at Vietnam Art and Culture Exhibition Centre in Hanoi, said the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism on October 21. 

The 2016 Japanese Film Festival is scheduled to take place from October 28 to November 27 in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, featuring eight films of different genres. 

 Three Vietnamese films produced by Vietnam Television have been shortlisted for the final round of the ABU Prizes 2016, which is held annually by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese representative Nguyen Thi Le Nam Em won the silver medal in the evening gown competition of the group 1 at the Miss Earth 2016 pageant.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam's representative Nguyen Thi Loan ranking 3rd at the national costume event of the Miss Grand International 2016 with her four-panel traditional dress (ao tu than), a perfect representation of Vietnamese culture.

 Mrs Vietnam World Tracy Hang Nguyen will represent the country to compete at Mrs World set to take place in the Republic of Korea in November.

 Vu Thai Binh is confident showcasing his skills with do (poonah) paper at a painting exhibition in Hanoi’s Old Quarter Culture Exchange Centre that began on October 19. 

  The fourth Latin American Film Week will take place in Hanoi from October 24-29 at the National Cinema Centre. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many works on Nguyen Hue walking street still maintain their ancient and modern features, confirming the historical value of old Saigon.

 Folk dancing has long been an inseparable part of the K’ho ethnic minority culture.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese contestant Nam Em won the silver medal for the talent competition of the Miss Earth 2016 beauty contest for the song "You Raise Me Up".

Phuong Linh, representing Vietnam at Miss International 2016 in Japan, has come bearing a distinctive gift of a ship painting decorated with a set of chopsticks made of sandalwood for the contest committee.

 Veteran German band Scorpions will be special guests at the Monsoon Music Festival 2016 scheduled to take place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi from October 21 to 23, reports Vietnamplus.

 The Greek Ambassador to Vietnam, Nikos D Kanellos, is showcasing his paintings inspired by Vietnamese culture and landscape at a solo exhibition entitled "Kanellos in Vietnam".

 The Viet Nam Journalists Association has launched the ‘ASEAN – One Community’ press photo contest, calling for the participation of members of press organisations from the ASEAN members.