Vestiges of prehistoric human settlements and two historic seaports have been discovered by archeologists in Bai Tu Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh.
A poetry night was held in Vientiane on November 6 to mark the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi, the 450th birthday of Vientiane and the 35th founding anniversary of Laos.
The German Youth Choir from Wernigerode will perform at Hanoi Youth Theatre on November 10-11 in celebration of “German Year in Vietnam 2010."
An ivory feng shui compass dating back to the end of the 19th-early 20th century has been discovered in the central province of Ha Tinh, according to the provincial Culture, Sports and Tourism Department.
An exhibition on paintings and statues by Hungarian artists are taking place in Ho Chi Minh City from November 3-7, as part of activities to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Hungary.
A conference to review a cooperative programme to develop tourism in 2010 was held in Sa Pa district, Lao Cai province on November 1. This was the second time the eight northwestern provinces agreed to unite to establish tourism trade names in the region.
Long Bien Bridge, famous for its unique architecture and long history, has been a great inspiration for many artists including American photographer Douglas Jardine.
Canadian photographer Greg Girard has published a book named Hanoi Calling: One Thousand Years Now to celebrate the millennium anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi.
Nguyen Hong Nga is holding a three-day exhibition of her photographer featuring traditional water puppetry in HCM City starting on November 2.
An international climb began in Sa Pa, Lao Cai Province, on November 1 to plant a flag marking Hanoi’s 1,000th birthday on the peak of Fansipan Mountain. The event drew the participation of over 100 local and foreign amateur climbers.
An exhibition of lacquer paintings done by children suffering mental disorders has opened in Hue City.
A photo exhibition themed, “My Son, a thousand years of culture†by French photographer Xavier Nory is open to visitors in Paris from October 30 - November 15.