Gastronomy has proved itself to be Viet Nam’s most active cultural “emissary” in the Czech Republic, as illustrated at Viet Nam’s cultural festival in Prague on September 4.
The magnificent scenery and breathtaking beauty of Khau Pha mountain pass or Mo fall and the delightful flavour of Can wine in the mountainous district of Mu Cang Chai in Yen Bai northern province may make it one of the most exquisite sites in the nation.
Mount Sam heritage site in the Mekong Delta of An Giang was recently included in a national list of tourism destinations.
In the first half of this year, the northern central province of Thanh Hoa earned more than 3.36 trillion VND (157 million USD), up 22.7 percent from the same period last year.
Chhay-dam drum dancing, an indispensible part of Khmer festivals in the southern province of Tay Ninh, has been listed as a national intangible cultural heritage.
Among the unique dishes in Quang Nam, mi Quang (Quang noodle) seems to be the most famous dish that every time a visitor comes to this central province, locals would be more than willing to present the dish.
The Khau Vai Love Market Culture-Tourism Week – an annual cultural event in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang - will take place in Meo Vac District from May 13-16.
President Truong Tan Sang attended an incense offering held at the Hung Kings Temple complex site in Phu Tho province on April 28 (the tenth day of the third lunar month) to pay tribute to Hung Kings, the legendary founders of Van Lang – the first State in Viet Nam’s history.
The district of Sa Pa in the northwest province of Lao Cai, one of the top tourism destinations in Viet Nam, is expected to welcome about 50,000-70,000 visitors in the upcoming six-day vacation which starts from April 28.
Numerous activities are planned for the Sa Pa’s 2015 Cultural Tourism Week from April 28 to May 3, according to the People’s Committee of Sa Pa District.
National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung attended the “Ve mien Quan ho” (Coming back to Quan ho land) art performance on March 7 in the northern Bac Ninh province, during which two local sites were declared special national relics.
Thousands of visitors flocked to the Phat Tich Pagoda in the northern province of Bac Ninh for its annual peony festival, held on February 22 (the fourth day of the first lunar month).