The seventh season of Vietnam Next Top Model will kick off with casting rounds in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in May, according to an April 14 announcement by the producers.

 Saigon Polar Expo, a newly established ice entertainment venue, has opened to the public at Him Lam new urban area in District 7, HCMC.

 The echoes of ancient Dong Son bronze drums will be heard at the 2016 Hung Kings Temple Festival in Phu Tho province, which falls on April 16 this year.

 Trinh Vinh Trinh, younger sister of the late great Trinh Cong Son, will sing at the annual memorial concert for the composer in HCM City next week.

 Noted composer Nguyen Anh 9 died yesterday from a respiratory disorder and other diseases after a three-week stay at a local hospital. He was 76.

 The Carnaval Ha Long 2016 is slated to take place on April 30 at the October 30 Square in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, according to the municipal authorities.

  Events in Vietnam's major cities from April 15-30. Daily updated

Giang My, a beauty queen and businesswoman of Vietnam, has been appointed by the President of the Republic of Palau as the Honourable Goodwill Ambassador to promote tourism between the Republic of Palau and South East Asian nations.

  A contemporary art show entitled “Memories-Things to remember” featuring the Creative Group Noni from the Republic of Korea will be held from April 14 to 16.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Built in the Ly Dynasty, the Thuong Bridge in Kenh Village in Truc Ninh district, Nam Dinh province is the only leaf-roofed bridge left in Vietnam today.

  The Saigon Philharmonic Orchestra will hold “With strings attached” concert to mark the 60th anniversary of the HCMC Conservatory of Music at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

  On Saturday, April 16, the Friends of Vietnam Heritage group will organise an excursion to Thành Chương’s Việt Palace, in Sóc Sơn suburban, about 30km from city’s centre.

  Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has agreed in principle to allow the People’s Committee of An Giang province to make an overall planning for the Oc Eo-Ba The Special National Relic Site.

  Ho Chi Minh City will organise the first-ever cherry blossom festival on April 22-23, according to the municipal People’s Committee.