Foreign arrivals to Viet Nam up 11.3 pct in August
Foreign arrivals to Viet Nam surpassed 1.32 million in August, up 11.3 percent month-on-month, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO) on August 29.   
France remains main partner of Hue Festival 2018
France is one of the main partners of the Hue Festival, which is set to take place in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue from April 27 to May 2.
Khanh Hoa ready for National Tourism Year 2019
The Khanh Hoa People’s Committee has decided to establish an organizing board for National Tourism Year 2019 with 18 members, led by Mr. Tran Son Hai, Standing Deputy Head of…
Hoi An International Food Festival to feature 12 famous chefs
The third International Food Festival will be held from March 14-17 in the ancient city of Hoi An, Quang Nam province, with the participation of 12 famous chefs from around the world.  
Tulip flower festival to open in Nha Trang
The largest tulip flower festival in Viet Nam will take place at Vinpearl Nha Trang from February 8 to March 2 (from the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month to the 15th day of the first lunar month).
Photo exhibition on APEC Year 2017 opens in Da Nang
More than 60 photos on activities within the APEC Year 2017 are being displayed  at the Da Nang Museum in the central city of Da Nang, which hosted the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week from November 6-11.   
Nguyen Hue Flower Street – a must-see destination during Tet
Set to be opened for public viewing in seven days, Nguyen Hue Flower Street in 2018 will be one of the key cultural and tourism events for city dwellers and international visitors during the forthcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, which begins on February 16 this year.
Water puppeteers perform in France
Vietnamese water puppeteers have recently finished a 5-day tour to six cities in France to introduce the traditional art to French audiences.
Viet Nam is highlight of international tourism and gastronomy fair in France
Viet Nam’s area is the highlight of the 87th International Tourism and Gastronomy Expo, which is taking place in Dijon city, France (DIJON CONGREXPO) from November 1-12.
Viet Nam’s puppetry art turns global
Traditional water puppetry shows of the Viet Nam National Puppetry Theatre will be performed at the upcoming the 21st Festival de L’Imaginaire in France from November 22-26 at the invitation of the Maison Des Cultures Du Monde (World Cultural House) director.  
Thorn leaf cake - A rustic cake of Hai Duong
'Banh gai' or thorn leaf cake is an inexpensive but very delicious food, popular in the northern province of Hai Duong. The cake has long been an traditional offering at festivals and a traditional gift at longevity parties.
Vietnamese folk culture to be promoted in Europe
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a document on the participation in folk culture festivals in France, Italy, Romania, Greece and Serbia.  
Viet Nam participates in Francophone festival in France
Viet Nam attended the Francophone festival held in Yebles commune, Seine et Marne province, in the outskirts of Paris, on March 25-26.
Chefs open Hoi An international food fest
Chefs from many countries attended the second Hoi An International Food Festival which opened at the An Hoi Sculpture Park on Wednesday.