NDO – Twenty-one collections of Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress), which featured world cultural heritages of Vietnam, were introduced to the public at a programme held at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (the Temple of Literature) on June 28. 

NDO - Themed “Preserve and promote cultural traditions and good behaviours within the family”, the 2020 Vietnam Family Festival is being observed across the country with assorted activities honouring time-honoured traditions practiced by many generations of Vietnamese families. 

NDO - More than 3,000 people joined a walk in the pedestrian zone around Hoan Kiem Lake in central Hanoi on June 27 as part of a carnival to promote the capital city as a green destination. 

The sailors had been busy since the afternoon, lighting up the ship and readying the fire hose along the deck. Though the sun was yet to set, all lights were on. The fire hose sprayed water into the inky darkness throughout the night. Everybody braced for pirates. 

NDO – A seminar was held in Hanoi on June 26, discussing measures to protect and promote the cultural values of ao dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress). 

NDO – The 2020 Vietnam Family Festival officially opened at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts in Hanoi on the evening of June 26, offering a host of activities to celebrate Vietnam Family Day (June 28). 

NDO – The experimental puppetry play “Kieu’s Fate”, which was inspired by the Vietnamese masterpiece “Tale of Kieu” and staged by the Vietnam National Puppetry Theatre, has been introduced widely to audiences over recent weeks at the Hanoi Opera House. 

NDO – More than 100 photos capturing life during COVID-19 are being displayed at a photo exhibition opened at Ly Thai To Flower Garden in Hanoi on June 26. 

NDO – Tet Doan Ngo (traditional Double-Fifth Festival), which is observed in Vietnam and several Southeast Asian countries, is being reproduced at an exhibition held at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi. 

NDO – Through performances of the ancient tunes of Then folk singing and the reproduction of an incarnation of the ‘len dong’ mediumship ritual, artisans and folklore cultural researchers introduced unique artistic value of the traditional art genres to young people at a recent show held in Hanoi in early June.  

NDO – A space dedicated to propaganda posters was unveiled at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum on June 23 as part of activities celebrating the museum’s 54th founding anniversary (1966-2020). 

NDO - Eight Hanoi expat and local DJ collectives are joining forces to make their contribution to the fight against Covid-19 at an event called the "Solidarity Session", due to take place at the Lighthouse music venue in Hanoi's Phuc Tan Ward on June 26. 

NDO/VNA – Hoan Kiem lake in the downtown of Hanoi is set to feature a wide range of fairs and festivals between June 26 and June 28 as a means of boosting the capital’s tourism industry. 

NDO – The Ho Chi Minh (HCM) City chapter of the Vietnam-France Friendship Association (VFFA) hosted the 2020 French Music Festival at the HCM City Youth Cultural House on the evening of June 19, as part of events to celebrate the Francophonie’s 50th anniversary (1970-2020).