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The Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam is introducing Japanese traditional dolls at an exhibition that opened at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts on January 8.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has approved a project on developing and promoting the national brand of Vietnamese lacquer art during 2020-2030.

An online music project developed by the Vietnamese community based in Malaysia officially launched the song “Hello Vietnam” as its first product, with the track expressing hope that bright a 2021 lies ahead in the New Year.

Visitors have the chance to shop for common and unique items alike at the Hoi An Farmers Market which will last from December 28 to 31.

A Winter Carnival is scheduled to be held at the Tuan Chau tourism complex, Ha Long City, in the northern province of Quang Ninh on January 1.

The Flamingo Contemporary Art Museum (FCAM), the first of its kind in Vietnam, officially made its debut and commenced operations on December 26, open to visitors from 9am to 5pm every day.

A new animated film featuring historical events in Việt Nam by young filmmakers from the Đuốc Mồi Group has premiered in cinemas in HCM City.

Le Thi Bich Tram, a native of Dong Nai province, has been chosen to represent Vietnam at the upcoming Miss Global 2021 pageant which is set to be held in the Indonesian city of Bali next year.

A total of 13 local designers are set to introduce their latest collections at the Vietnam International Fashion Festival (VIFF) 2020 which is scheduled to run in Ho Chi Minh City between December 25 and 29.

HCM City's annual countdown music party to welcome the New Year will be held virtually on December 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The International Friendship Art Festival (IFAF) 2020 is poised to get underway on the pedestrian streets surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of the capital, with the event set to run from December 18 to 20.

Japanese movies will be introduced to audiences during the 12th Japanese Film Festival (JFF) in Vietnam from December 25 this year until January 22, 2021.

Ao dai Festival and Hue Gastronomy Festival 2020 will be held in the central city of Hue on December 18.

The Vietnamese national team will end the year of 2020 at 93rd place in the FIFA rankings, 18 spots higher than Thailand.

The Polish Embassy in Hanoi has granted an award to Vietnamese internet users for their dedication to spreading knowledge about the Eastern European country through online platforms.