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Time
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Activity
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Location
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Activities organized by MoCST in coordination with others
ministries and departments
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February
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Performing poetry and calligraphy exhibition
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Ha Tien Town, Kien Giang Province
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March
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The Mekong River Delta photographer camp
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Rach Gia City, Kien Giang Province
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April
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Workshop on Linking for tourism development of Mekong River Delta
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Hau Giang Province
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April
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Poster exhibition on “Sea and Islands, our homeland”
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Rach Gia City, Kien Giang Province
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April
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National Sport Fishing Competition
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U Minh Thuong National Park’s Ecotourism Area (U Minh Thuong District, Kien Giang Province)
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June
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National Water Motorcyle Competition
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Phu Quoc District, Kien Giang Province
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June, July
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National Fitness Club Championship
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Rach Gia City, Kien Giang Province
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June, July
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National Boat Race Competition
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Rach Gia City and Go Quao District, Kien Giang Province
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July
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National Beach Volleyball Competition
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Ha Tien Town, Kien Giang Province
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August
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Ca Mau Volleyball Cup
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Rach Gia City, Kien Giang Province
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August
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Viet Nam Art Photos Exhibition 2016
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Rach Gia City, Kien Giang Province
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August
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National Folk Songs Festival
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Rach Gia City, Kien Giang Province
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September
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Excellent Tourguide Competition 2016
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Phu Quoc District, Kien Giang Province
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September
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Mekong Delta Cuisine Festival
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Phu Quoc District, Kien Giang Province
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Activities hosted by Kien Giang Province
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January
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Announcement ceremony of Visit Viet Nam Year 2016 and ceremony to receive certificate recognizing U Minh Thuong National Park as the Ramsar site
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Tran Quang Khai Square (Rach Gia City, Kien Giang Province)
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January
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The death anniversary of Hero of People's Armed Forces Phan Thi Rang
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Hon Dat District Historical Relic Site (Kien Giang Province)
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22 February
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Tourism Culture Year Festival and
the 280th anniversary of establishment Chieu Anh Literary Coterie (1736 – 2016)
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Ha Tien Town’s Central Square (Kien Giang Province)
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16 April
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Hung King Temple Festival – Tan Hiep
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Hung King Temple Historical Relic Site (Tan Hiep District, Kien Giang Province)
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April
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Trade Fair of Mekong River Delta key economic region
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Tran Quang Khai Square (Rach Gia City, Kien Giang Province)
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9 April
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Opening ceremony of Visit Viet Nam Year 2016
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Old Airport (Phu Quoc District, Kien Giang Province)
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May
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International Half Marathon Competition
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Long Beach Phu Quoc Resort (Phu Quoc District, Kien Giang Province)
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10 June
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The death anniversary of 4 martyr monks
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Buddhist Tower (Chau Thanh District, Kien Giang Province)
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August
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The Mekong River Delta Bicycle Racing
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Phu Quoc District, Kien Giang Province
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26-28 September
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National Hero Nguyen Trung Truc traditional Festival
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Nguyen Trung Truc Historical Relic Site (Rach Gia City, Kien Giang Province)
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14 November
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The 10th Culture, Sports and Tourism day of Khmer ethnic people in Kien Giang
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Go Quao District, Kien Giang Province
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14-15 November
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Nghinh Ong Festival – Kien Hai
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Kien Hai District, Kien Giang Province
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24 December
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Closing ceremony of Visit Viet Nam Year 2016; the flag handover to Lao Cai Province for Visit Viet Nam Year 2017
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Phu Quoc District, Kien Giang Province
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Activities organized by other provinces and cities
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21–23 February
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Lam Chay Festival
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Tam Vu Town, Chau Thanh District, Long An Province
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22 – 23 February
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Nghinh Ong Festival
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Thanh Hai Commune, Thanh Phu District and Binh Thang Commune, Binh Dai District, Ben Tre Province
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23 – 24 February
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Don Ca Tai Tu Music and Song Festival
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Can Giuoc Town, Can Giuoc District, Long An Province
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February
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Sa Giang Flower Festival
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Sa Dec City, Dong Thap Province
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February
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Lang Ong Festival
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Thien My Commune, Tra On District, Vinh Long Province
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March
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Traditional dress (Ao Dai) Festival 2016
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Dam Sen Park (District 11, Ho Chi Minh City)
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March
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Ho Chi Minh Tourism Day 2016
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Area B, 23/9 Park (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City)
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19 – 24 March
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Nghinh Ong Festival – Song Doc
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Song Doc Town, Tran Van Thoi District, Ca Mau Province
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26 March
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Tien Phong Newspaper Marathon
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Can Tho City
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16 April
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Southern Traditional Cake Festival
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Con Cai Khe Water Park, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City
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29 April – 4 May
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Hue Festival 2016
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Thua Thien Hue Province
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April
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Contest of Young Talent for National Stage Director
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Can Tho City
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May
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International Culinary Festival
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Area B, 23/9 Park (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City)
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May
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Flower Offering Festival in Uncle Ho Temple
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Luong Tam Commune, Long My District, Hau Giang Province
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May
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Travel Conference “Lam Dong – Kien Giang – connection, integration and development”
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Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province
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9 June, 6 – 9 July
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Fruit Festival 2016
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Cho Lach District Stadium, Ben Tre Province
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June
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Ba Chua Xu Temple Festival in Sam Mountain
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Chau Doc City, An Giang Province
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June
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Southern Fruit Festival 2016
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Suoi Tien Park (District 9, Ho Chi Minh City)
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June
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Southern Land Cuisine Festival 2016
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Dam Sen Park (District 11, Ho Chi Minh City)
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Quarter 2
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International Mountain Bike Racing
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Lao Cai City - Bat Xat - Y Ty - Muong Hum - O Quy Ho – Sa Pa racetrack
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22 June – 11 July
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“Summer Meeting” Program 2016
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The East Sea Park and beaches in Da Nang City
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1 – 3 July
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Traditional Cultural Festival
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Nguyen Dinh Chieu Relic Site (Ba Tri District, Ben Tre Province)
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17 – 19 August
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Nghinh Ong Festival – Binh Dai
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Binh Thang Commune, Binh Dai District, Ben Tre Province
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27 – 30 August
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Vu Lan Festival 2016
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Group 1, Cau Ke Town, Cau Ke District, Tra Vinh Province
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August
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Traditional Festival of National Hero Truong Dinh
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Go Cong Town and Dong Go Cong District, Tien Giang Province
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August
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The 21st Art Exhibition of Southeast region 2016
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Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province
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14 – 15 September
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Da Co Hoai Lang Festival 2016
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Bac Lieu City, Bac Lieu Province
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September
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International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City 2016
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Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)
(District 7, Ho Chi Minh City)
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September
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The 5th Asian Beach Games Da Nang 2016
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The East Sea Park and beaches in Da Nang City
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Quarter 3
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Cultural Festival of Northwest Ethnic Group
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Lao Cai City, Lao Cai Province
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10 – 12 October
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“Vam River Meeting” program
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Happyland entertainment complex (Thanh Duc Commune, Ben Luc District, Long An Province)
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12 October
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The 148th death anniversary of National Hero Nguyen Trung Truc
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Vam Nhut Tao Historical Relic Site (An Nhut Tao Commune, Tan Tru District, Long An Province)
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October
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Traditional Craft Village Tourism and culture Festival 2016
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Quan Ngua Sports Palace (30 Van Cao Street, Ba Dinh District, Ha Noi City)
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October
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Bay Nui Cow Racing Festival
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Tinh Bien and Tri Ton districts, An Giang Province
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13 – 14 November
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Ok Om Bok Festival in Tra Vinh
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Ba Om Pond Culture Tourism Area (Ward 8, Tra Vinh City, Tra Vinh Province)
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13 – 14 November
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Ok Om Bok Festival and Ghe Ngo Race in Soc Trang
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Soc Trang City , Soc Trang Province
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November
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Tourism Festival in Dong Hoa Hiep Ancient Village – Cai Be
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Dong Hoa Hiep Commune, Cai Be District, Tien Giang Province
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December
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The 155th anniversary of Vam Nhut Tao victory
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Vam Nhut Tao Historical Relic Site (An Nhut Tao Commune, Tan Tru District, Long An Province)
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