The Hanoitimes -“The Vietnam National Day” started at the Shanghai Expo 2010 o­n September 2.

The Hanoitimes - Two hundred photos are o­n display at a fine arts exhibition opened in the southern province of Binh Duong o­n Sept. 1.

The Hanoitimes -  Writer To Hoai, 90, has won the Bui Xuan Phai Award for his works on Hanoi. The award ceremony was held on September 1.

The Hanoitimes - “Vietnam Days” have been held in Bruxelles, the capital of Belgium, o­n September 2-3 to mark the 65th anniversary of Vietnam National Day and promote cultural cooperation programme between Vietnam and Wallonie-Bruxelles.

The Hanoitimes - Over 200 photos reflecting the nation’s historical landmarks over the past 65 years are o­n display in Hanoi to mark the 65th anniversary of the August Revolution (August, 19, 1945) and the National Day (September 2, 1945).

The Hanoitimes -  A photo exhibition entitled Doi Sen (Lotus Life), featuring 65 photos by Tran Bich, is being held in Ha Noi.

The Hanoitimes - A concert at the Hanoi Opera House o­n National Day will celebrate the capital city. To complement the musical works about Hanoi or composed by Hanoians, the noted painter Dao Hai Phong has contributed 30 oil paintings of his hometown. The paintings will be hung in the foyer of the Hanoi Opera House.

The Hanoitimes - The first Vietnam Music Day will be held at the Cultural Friendship Palace in Hanoi o­n September 3.

The Hanoitimes - Film screenings will be held around the country next week to celebrate the country's National Day o­n September 2.

The Hanoitimes - A major art performance called ‘Proud of the Word Vietnam’ will be held at Hoan Kiem lake in Hanoi o­n September 2 to celebrate the 65th National Day and the countdown to the capital’s1000th anniversary.