A high-ranking delegation of the Laos Front for National Construction led by Vice President Chanthavong Sene Amatmontry began its official visit to Vietnam on August 22. 

Trinh Vuong Catholic preschool under Da Lat Congregation of Holy Cross Lovers founded in 1990 is currently has seven classrooms, one medical room, one functional room and an outdoor playground, with an average of from 30 to 35 kids for each class. 

Truc Lam Zen monastery located in Lam Dong province’s Da Lat city under Truc Lam Zen school was built in 1994 on area of 24ha by Most Venerable Thích Thanh Từ. This Buddhist complex is not only the largest Buddhist monastery in Lam Dong, but also an attractive destination for domestic and foreign tourists.

On July 3, the Trade Union under the Government Committee for Religious Affairs (GCRA) organized a sport competition on occasion of the GCRA’s 8^th Trade Union Congress for the 2017-2022 tenure. 

A five-day contemplative prayer 2017 for priests of My Tho Diocese took place from June 5-9 at the diocese Cathedral located in Tien Giang province My Tho city.

The Vietnam Women's Union in association with the Central Highlands Steering Committee held on June 2 several practical activities in response to the World Environment Day in Đăk Lăk province’s Buon Ma Thuot city.

On May 28, Long Dinh 1 located in Tien Giang province’s Chau Thanh district under My Tho diocese held a solemn closing ceremony for the Month of Flowers honoring the Virgin Mary.

 Linh Son Pagoda is located on top of a small hill at 120 Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Street, in Ward 2, approximately 700m northwest of the centre of Da Lat city.

In contrast of the construction of new and modern buildings in Ho Chi Minh City, there have survived centuries-old pagodas with histories dating back more than 200 years, still standing across the city.

Catholic parishes in Tien Giang province have offered flowers to the Virgin Mary in early days of May, known as the month of flowers and dedicated by the Catholic Church to the Virgin Mary.

Amid the joyful atmosphere ahead of the upcoming the Buddha’s Birthday celebration 2017 (Vesak), Buddhist monasteries in Ho Chi Minh city decorated their celebrating stages as well as raised Buddha posters, religious flags and flowers along many streets.

Iraqi Yazidis light candles and paraffin torches outside the 4,000-year-old Lalish temple in northern Iraq on April 18, 2017, during a ceremony to celebrate the coming New Year.

In the morning of April 11 (March 15 in Lunar Calendar), thousands of people attended the opening of the Do Temple Festival, and celebrated the 1007^th emperor enthronement anniversary of King Lý Thái Tổ - Lý Công Uẩn.

On April 9, Catholic parishes of My Tho Cathedral, An Duc and Cho Cu in My Tho city and An Thai Trung in Cai Be district held Palm Sunday mass – a Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. 

On March 1, parishes of My Tho Cathedral and An Duc in My Tho city and An Thai Trung in Cai Be district celebrated Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent (fasting) Festival.