The Open Air #2 X-mas Festival scheduled to take place in Hanoi on December 23 and 24 was cancelled at the last minute after some artists announced they would not perform.

From the delicate harvesting of lotus stems to the intricate 14-step process of creating a lotus silk scarf, artisan Phan Thị Thuận shares her passion and perseverance in preserving this special art.

Do Thi Lan Anh, the Vietnamese representative at Miss Earth 2023, is anticipated to be named among the Top 12 in a final pick ahead of the beauty pageant’s grand final on the evening of December 22.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 22 chaired the first national teleconference on the development of cultural industries in Vietnam.

HCM City will organise fireworks displays to welcome the New Year 2024.

Thong Nhat islet in Hanoi has turned into colourful patchwork quilts as thousands of flowers are blossoming bright at the Hanoi Flower Land 2023 festival, which opened on December 21.

In Lạc Sơn District, Bùi Huy Vọng has spent 20 years of his life writing about Mường culture. He has published more than 20 books and research papers on Mường shamans, rituals and food.

Ho Chi Minh City set up its Ao Dai Association, the first of its kind.

Experts from UNESCO believe that the performing arts help improve people-to-people exchanges and promote tourism in Hanoi.

Local representative Do Thi Lan Anh is among the Top 12 finalists in the Best National Costume sub-contest at the Miss Earth 2023 pageant, which is currently underway in Da Lat.

The HCMC’s third Ho Do International Music Festival 2023 featuring exciting music performances with the participation of ten international singers and music bands along with 14 Vietnamese artists will ring the New Year from December 22-24.

Young overseas Vietnamese are expected to act as a bridge between Vietnam and France, in the political sphere, and cultural and associative activities.

The first National Conference on the Development of Cultural Industries will take place on Sunday in both in-person and online formats.

The nation has been listed among the Top 10 "Country of the Year 2023" ranking, as announced by international beauty site All For The Crowns.

The “VNSO Christmas Charity Concert 2023” will be held on December 26 at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Hanoi in order to raise funds for disadvantaged children, according to the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO).

The second version of the Da Nang Asian Film Festival is set to get underway from July 2 to July 6 in the central coastal city of Da Nang, with the event attracting the participation of leading filmmakers from throughout the Asian region.

Vietnamese beauty Phuong Nhi has been named among the top 20 of the Most Beautiful Face Of The Year, as voted by international fans on Cutiepiebeautyyy’s Instagram.

Winners of the “Happy Vietnam 2023” photo and video competition were honoured at a ceremony held in Hanoi on December 19.

Kpop Festival Open Air #2 is scheduled take place from December 23 to December 24 at the My Dinh National Stadium in the capital, with the event gathering together 16 Korean and Vietnamese singers and bands.

Local representative Do Thi Lan Anh finished among the Top 8 Best Bikini of the Miss Earth 2023 pageant, which is currently underway in Ho Chi Minh City.