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An exhibition, featuring photos on General Vo Nguyen Giap that were captured by veteran journalists Tran Dinh and Nguyen Dinh Toan, officially opened on January 2 in Hanoi.

German band Bad Boys Blue will perform at Hanoi’s Cultural Friendship Palace on January 3 night, as an opening for their activities this year.

Museum introduces the nature and culture of the Western Nghe An Biosphere Reserve to promote its preservation.

Dong Duong altar which dates back to the 9th-10th century has been recognised as a national treasure in Danang City.

The capital city of Hanoi is welcoming New Year’s Eve 2019 with a wide range of art shows.

To mark the New Year, a replica market of ethnic minority people in the northern mountainous region will be open from December 29 to January 1 at the Vietnam National Villages for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi.

Assorted activities to welcome New Year 2019 will be held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, in the Dong Mo tourism area of Son Tay town, Hanoi, during a four-day holiday from December 29, 2018

A series of cultural events entitled “Memories of Hanoi” will take place on December 30 at Ngon Garden, 70 Nguyen Du, Hai Ba Trung district. Events include Hanoi cuisine during the subsidy period, an Exhibition of sketch paintings, and

Thousands of beautiful tulips from the Netherlands will burst with color at the EcoPark urban township on the outskirts of Hanoi from December 28 to January 1.

The “Xuan Que Huong” (Homeland Spring) 2019 programme will be held in the capital city of Hanoi on January 26 (the 21st day of the 12th lunar month).

The V-concert will be held for the second year at the Hanoi Opera House on January 1 to celebrate the 2019 New Year.

Pilgrims from across the world gathered in Bethlehem on Monday for Christmas Eve, queueing to see the grotto where Jesus is believed to have been born and taking in a festive parade.

Nguyen Quang Hai and Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung won the Vietnam Golden Ball award during a ceremony honouring Vietnam’s Best Players in 2018 was held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 22.

Football has inspired patriotism and national pride, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on December 21 when hosting the national football team and head coach Park Hang-seo who have just won the trophy of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF)

Indonesian Embassy holding cultural event on December 25 to promote Indonesian arts and culture and strengthen ties.

The Flying Clef Quintet will perform at the JF Garage Concert No.18, organised by the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam, in Hanoi, on December 28.

The Central Highlands city of Dalat will hold a fashion show next week as part of activities to mark its 125th anniversary.