Vietnam to host first ever paragliding tournament
Vietnam's first ever paragliding competition will be held in Lac Son District in the northern province of Hoa Binh from November 16-18.
Northern provinces promote tourism potential
A promotion aimed at the tourist industry, themed "three nations, one destination" took place in the northern province of Quang Ninh on October 29, with numerous travel agencies from Vietnam,…
HCM City to host Vietnam-Japan culture festival 2013
The Vietnam-Japan Culture Exchange Festival 2013 is scheduled to take place at the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Culture House on February 23-24 next year.
4th International Circus Festival to open in Hanoi
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has released decision No. 4089/QĐ-BVHTTDL on time adjustment of holding the 4th International Circus Festival, Hanoi.
Lang Son hosts National
The fourth National Then Singing Festival will be held in Lang Son city from November 2 - 6 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as part of the ministry's effort to seek UNESCO recognition for the art form as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Diverse activities to mark Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day
According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the government agency will hold a series of activities to mark Vietnam's "Cultural Heritage Day" at the Culture-tourism village of Vietnamese ethnic groups on November 23 - 24.
Thay Thim Festival kicks off on Saturday
The Thay Thim cultural-tourism festival 2012 will be held at Thay Thim Palace from Saturday until Tuesday in La Gi Town, Binh Thuan Province.
Project on cultural day of Vietnamese ethnic groups 2013 approved
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has approved a project on organizing the cultural day of Vietnamese ethnic groups 2013 in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai from April 19th to 21st, with the participation of all 54 ethnic minority groups nationwide.
Bay Nui ox race excites spectators
Nearly 30,000 people from the Mekong River Delta flocked to Ta Miet pagoda in Tri Ton district, An Giang province on October 14 to enjoy the annual Bay Nui cow race during the Khmer Sene Dolta Festival 2012.
Cham culture shines at festival
A special sports, culture and tourism festival featuring members of the Cham ethnic group is underway in the central province of Ninh Thuan.
Sene Dolta festival celebrated in Can Tho
More than 500 Khmer Buddhist monks and their compatriots in the Mekong River Delta gathered at a meeting organised by the Southwest Steering Committee in Can Tho city on October 10 to mark the Sene Dolta Festival 2012.
Hanoi Capital to organize various activities to mark its Liberation Day
The People's Committee and the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will organize various activities, such dragon dancing festival, art performances and a ceremony to award best dances about Hanoi, to mark the 58th anniversary of Liberation Day from October 6th to 8th.
Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2013
(TITC) - To promote the achievement of traditional craft festivals held once every two years in odd years, the 5th Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2013 with the theme "Craft villages in tourism development" will take place from 27 April to 1 May, 2013 at the center of Hue City.
Green rice flake products to be introduced at a festival
Special products made from green rice flakes in Hanoi, such as cake, sweetened porridge and sticky rice, will be introduced at 30 stalls at the Cultural Festival of the green rice village of Me Tri on October 6th in Me Tri commune, Tu Liem district, Hanoi.
Fly away Highland's perfume and beauty
(TITC) - "Highland's perfume and beauty" is the theme of Lam Dong Tea Culture Week 2012 held from 21 to 28 December 2012 in Bao Loc City and surrounding districts of Bao Lam, Di Linh and Da Lat City ( Lam Dong Province) with the participations of tea growers, producers, traders and researchers at home and abroad.
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