Vietnam International Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2017 will make a comeback in town from April 25-28 at the Gem Center in HCMC’s District 1.

Some 350 artisans nationwide will be honored at the 7th traditional craft villages of Hue in the central coast city of Hue from April 28 to May 2.

 The HCMC Conservatory of Music will host an “Asian melodies” concert with the participation of traditional music artists of Vietnam and Korean art troupe Deobureosup on Friday night.

They may not be colourful or fragrant, but lilies are an all-time favourite with many. Fondly called the flower of April or simply summer flowers, lilies bloom only once a year. 

 Paperwork is being prepared for Ba Be-Na Hang natural heritage site in the northern provinces of Bac Kan and Tuyen Quang to apply for UNESCO recognition as a world heritage site.

 Bien Ban Chien Tranh 1-2-3-4.75’ (A War Account January-April, 1975), a historical novel by Vietnamese writer-journalist, Tran Mai Hanh, was recently released in English by the National Political Publishing House-The Truth.

 The festival of culture, sports and tourism has returned to southern An Giang province, bringing together thousands of Khmer performers and athletes in celebration of Chol Chnam Thmay.

 Minh Loc, a former photojournalist with Vietnam News Agency, is celebrating the 42nd anniversary of Liberation Day with a showcase of his photos of soldiers and citizens who took part in the resistance war against the US.

 The studio where film Kong: Skull Island was shot in Ninh Binh Province is being restored and will open to tourists this Saturday, April 15. 

 Miss Global Beauty Queen 2016 Ngoc Duyen has been designated as ambassador for the 2018 Winter Olympics set to take place on January 9-24 at Gangwon, the Republic of Korea (ROK).

 Ngoc Tinh has left Vietnam and is in Dahab, Egypt having joined a diverse group of notable celebrities on the panel of judges at the ‘eco-friendly’ Miss Eco International 2017.

 Musicians from Viet Nam National Symphony and Orchestra (VNSO) and artists from WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne and Japan will perform a concert to celebrate VNSO’s 100th show on April 14.

 The Vietnamese cinematography is lacking high-quality works though the number of films made is on the rise and investment in the industry has been diverse, heard a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on April 9.

VietNamNet Bridge - To welcome the upcoming Liberation Day (April 30), the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower now offers special food & beverage programs, which will run through April.

 Sài Gòn Anh Yêu Em (Sai Gon, I Love You), a film by Ly Minh Thang, was voted the best feature film by the Viet Nam Cinematography Association. The award was presented last night at HCM City’s Military Theatre.  

 The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has called for a street art contest with the theme ‘I love the ocean, and I’m born to be wild’ in An Binh iIslet Commune during ‘Ocean week’ from June 1-8.

 Over years, the Vietnamese concepts of love and marriage have evolved. Nowadays, single mothers, cohabitation, same-sex marriage, and sex before marriage are becoming more accepted.

Here are some of the best photos from a cake festival running April 5-9 in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.

 Dai Bai village, also known as Van Lang, is located on high ground near the bank of the Bai Giang River in Bac Ninh province. It’s famous for bronze casting.

 The world acclaimed Tana String Quartet recognized by The Guardian as ‘impeccable players’ will perform live in concert at the L’Espace cultural centre in the Hoan Kiem District of Hanoi on April 13.