Ha Noi celebrates 590 years since King Le Thai To’s coronation
A ceremony was held by Hoan Kiem Lake in Ha Noi on May 27 (13th day of the fourth lunar month) to mark 590 years since the coronation day of King Le Thai To, the founder of the Le so Dynasty (1428 – 1527).  
Viet Nam impresses Prague international art festival
Viet Nam’s traditional dances gained big applause at the 20th international art-cultural festival of national minorities in the Czech Republic held from May 24-28 under the theme “Prague-Heart of Nations”.…
Exhibition celebrates Azerbaijan’s 100th National Day
A photo exhibition titled ‘Far apart but close at heart’ opened in Ha Noi on May 24, as part of activities to celebrate the 100th National Day of Azerbaijan (May…
Sri Lankan weaving art introduced in Viet Nam
The art of Sri Lankan traditional costumes and fabric was introduced at a fashion event in Ha Noi on May 24.  
Sri Lankan weaving art introduced in Viet Nam
The art of Sri Lankan traditional costumes and fabric was introduced at a fashion event in Ha Noi on May 24.  
International folk games in Ha Noi
Visitors will have an opportunity to study and participate international folk games to be held at Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology in Ha Noi on May 26th and 27th on the occasion of the International Children’s Day (June 1st).
Belarus exhibition to display rich heritage of Viet Nam’s handicrafts
An exhibition, showcasing the handicrafts of Viet Nam, will open in Minsk, Belarus, from June 11 to 18, as part of activities under the framework of Vietnamese Cultural Days in Belarus.  
Beach tours popular this summer: travel firms
Travel firms in Ho Chi Minh City are offering a wide range of outbound and domestic tours including to many new destinations with attractive promotions during the upcoming summer holiday.  
Ha Noi to host 16th meeting of Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia
Ha Noi will host the 16th annual meeting of the Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia (CPTA) between September 5 and 10.  
Ha Noi launches interactive tourism website
Ha Noi’s downtown district of Hoan Kiem on May 20 launched its tourism website at different addresses of http://hoankiem360.vn , http://hoankiem360.com , http://hoankiem360.com.vn and http://hoankiem.net.vn , aiming to promote its tourism potential and attract more tourists to the locality.  
Phu Yen welcomes UNESCO status for Bai Choi singing
A ceremony was held in Tuy Hoa city, the south central province of Phu Yen, on May 20 to receive a certificate from UNESCO recognising Bai Choi singing, a popular folklore style of singing in central Viet Nam, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.  
Ha Noi to launch open-top bus tour in late May
The Ha Noi Transport and Services Corporation (Transerco) is completing final preparations to officially launch a pilot program of open-top bus tours in the last week of May, to serve the capital’s tourism development.  
Japanese summer festival to kick off in Ha Noi
A variety of festivals showing off the rich culture of Japan will be held on weekends in Ha Noi over the coming months, visitors can register online or call the organizing board’s hotline to reserve tickets.
Temple of Literature to host first-ever summer programme for children
Ha Noi’s Temple of Literature will host a first-ever summer programme for children from June 1 to August 20, which is designed to educate children on Vietnamese traditional cultural values while improving their life skills.  
Torres Strait masks to be introduced in Viet Nam for first time
An exhibition on Torres Strait masks will be introduced in Viet Nam for the first time by the Australian Embassy to Viet Nam together with the Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology.