Over 60 pct of foreign tourists return to Khanh Hoa
The central coastal province of Khanh Hoa reported that more than 60 percent foreign tourists returned to Khanh Hoa for a second visit, and 20.1 percent even came back for the third time or more.
Xoan singing, folk songs resound in Phu Tho
Thirteen Xoan singing clubs and 15 other art troupes from every corner of northern midland Phu Tho province are performing at a festival that opened Viet Tri city on April…
Lao Cai expects to welcome 400,000 tourists in Q2
The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai expects to see a sudden surge in the number of visitors with 400,000 in the second quarter of 2013 when it holds a…
Hung Kings worship, source of strength of nation
The worship of Hung Kings, the founders of the Vietnamese nation, generates a source of strength for their offspring to overcome any difficulties and challenges in national building, State President Truong Tan Sang has said.
Quang Cung temple given national heritage status
Quang Cung Temple in northern Nam Dinh province that worships Mother Goddess Lieu Hanh, one of four immortals in Vietnamese folklore , has been recognised as part of the nation's cultural historical heritage.
German artist plans installation exhibition in Hue
An installation exhibition with the theme "Collections" by artist Dorothee Berkenheger (Germany) will open on April 13, in central Hue city.
Fireworks contest to light up Han River in Da Nang
A 20,000 seat stage has been set up along the Han River bank along Tran Hung Dao Street, the central road of the city, in preparation for the sixth Da Nang international Fireworks Competition.
France Year in Vietnam begins    (Apr 11, 2013)
France Year in Vietnam begins
Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh and French Minister of Foreign Trade Nicole Bricq cut the red ribbon inaugurating the France Year in Vietnam at a ceremony in Hanoi on April 9.
Hanoi remains attractive to overseas tourists
The number of foreign arrivals to Hanoi has reached 634,000 so far this year, up 9.8 percent against the same period last year, showing that Hanoi remains an attractive destination for foreigners.
Investigating Xoan singing in Phu Tho and Vinh Phuc provinces
According to Ha Ke San, vice chairman of Phu Tho provincial People's Committee, the northern midlands province of Phu Tho has coordinated with relevant agencies to investigate Xoan singing in Phu Tho and Vinh Phuc provinces.
Quang Ngai has first Heritage Tree
A 220 year old Thi (diospyros decandra) tree in the central province of Quang Ngai has been recognised as a Heritage Tree, the first in the province.
Trial tours of world's largest cave to begin
The People's Committee of the central province of Quang Binh has approved an experimental adventure tour of Son Doong Cave suggested by Howard Limbert, expert of the British Cave Research Association.
Hue marks old royal ceremony    (Apr 04, 2013)
Hue marks old royal ceremony
The authorities of central Thua Thien-Hue province on April 2 night re-enacted a ceremony that used to be a national celebration under the Nguyen dynasty in the former royal capital city of Hue.
Mai Chau town listed in top ten fresh destinations
Mai Chau, a small town in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh, was named one of the top ten "fresh" Asian destinations by hotel booking site Agoda.com.
Ethnic groups celebrate their cultural day
2013 Culture Day of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups will take place at the Culture-Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups on April 19.
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