Seven giant lotus lanterns were lit up on Xuan Huong lake on May 3 to mark Buddha’s 2561th birthday as part of activities of the 2017 Buddhist Culture Week.

 Pop star My Tam has been named in a list of nominees at the Big Apple Music Awards (BAMA), according to the official Facebook page of the awards.

Designer Hoang Hai has unveiled that French model, former Miss France and Miss Universe, Flora Coquerel has accepted an invitation to grace the red carpet at his upcoming fashion show in Hanoi.

 The Luc Nam river is well-known for endless alluvium that makes up the soil in Luc Nam and Luc Ngan district, the two biggest fruit granarys in Bac Giang province. However, the river also has its own story that few people know about.

The 2017 Hue Festival closed on May 1, following four fun filled days of activities, with an intriguing parade through the city streets that left deep impressions on festivalgoers.

 The picture that comes to mind when thinking of Hoi An is of magical multi-coloured lanterns lighting up  the meandering Hoai River, the town’s signature yellow-painted old houses or the little charming cafés and shops in the old town.

 Hanoi’s first book street made its debut at December 19 Street in Hoan Kiem District on May 1 with the participation of 16 publishing units and a large number of book lovers.

 Nguyen Van Nguyen has been surrounded by pottery from an early age. His latest project, a terracotta park on the outskirts of Hoi An, aims to revitalise the ancient craft. 

 Two Vietnamese films namely “Thau Chin o Xiem” (Ho Chi Minh in Siam) and "Cha va con” (Father and Son) have been screened at the 2017 ASEAN Film Festival in Bangkok, Thailand. 

 Hanoi’s first Book Street made its debut on March 1 at 19/12 Street of Hoan Kiem district, aiming to promote reading culture and develop a learning society for the country’s sustainable development.

The 2017 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) kicked off in the central city on April 30, drawing eight teams from Italy, Austria, China, Japan, the UK, Australia, Switzerland and Vietnam.

An exhibition-discussion with French author and illustrator Jean-Charles Sarrazin will take place at L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien Street, Hanoi from May 6 to 16. This is a chance to take a look at his three books recently published in Vietnam. 

Phuc Sen commune in Cao Bang province has become known as the homeland of the Nung An ethnic group with signature stone fences in front of their houses. 

 VietNamNet Bridge - “Je Fais la Mort”, a movie by French director Jean-Paul Salomé, will be introduced at L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien, Hanoi on May 5.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Institut Français de Hanoi – L’Espace will hold the screening of the theatrical performance of “Romeo and Juliet” by actors from the Comédie Fraçaise theater, France on May 20.

 The southern Mekong Delta province of An Giang will host a Food and Tourism Week from May 16 to 25 at Vĩnh Đông Trade Centre in Châu Đốc City.

 Churu culture leaves visitors to Vietnam’s Central Highlands with unforgettable memories. The Churu people have faithfully preserved their traditional costumes, folklore, and handicrafts.

 A coalition of publishing houses has unveiled plans to host a weeklong Book Festival on 19/12 Street in the Hoan Kiem District of the capital city of Hanoi starting on May 1.

 Through Internet, Bryan and Jenifer were eager to experience the diversified and fine cuisine of Hanoi. However, while visiting the city they found it hard to explore the city’s culinary culture.

 More than 200 meticulously shaped bonsai trees and 300 different species of roses are on display at an exhibition at Thang Long Rose Park in Hanoi’s Thanh Trì district.