“Mo Muong Hoa Binh”, folklore told by Muong ethnics in northern Hoa Binh province, and 20 Mo artists are officially recognised as cultural heritage under the patronage of the Viet Nam Federation of UNESCO Associations (VFUA).
International visitors to Viet Nam in May estimated 576,868 arrivals, decrease 16.4% over last month and down 14.4% over the same period last year. Total international arrivals in 5 months reached 3,275,191 arrivals, decrease 12.6% over the same period last year.
(TITC) - On 13 May 2015, in headquarters of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST), Deputy Minister Huynh Vinh Ai had a meeting with Mr. Kazuyuki Nakane - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
American Broadcasting Company (ABC) will make a live broadcast of a Good Morning America programme featuring Viet Nam's natural wonders.
The Cat Tien National Park, located in the south of Viet Nam, is expected to welcome over 26,000 visitors in 2015 based on its ecotourism development.
(TITC) - From 11 to 14 July 2015, Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2015 will officially take place in Nha Trang City, Khanh Vinh District and Ninh Hoa Town (Khanh Hoa Province) with many plentiful and attractive activities.
On April 24th, a silk cultural festival took place in Van Phuc silk village, Ha Dong district, Ha Noi to mark the 40th anniversary of southern liberation and national unification (April 30th) and the 125th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s birth (May 19th).
(TITC) - Da Nang City sightseeing tour by helicopter from the height of 500m was official launched on 24 April in Nuoc Man Airport, Da Nang City. Vietnam TravelMART Joint Stock Company signed the contract with Central Viet Nam Helicopter Company (under Viet Nam Helicopter Corporation) to become the exclusive agency to promote and sell this tour.
The Cham people in central Ninh Thuan Province, on April 23, began the traditional Rijia festival which is held annually on the occasion of their traditional New Year to pray for favourable weather conditions and bumper crops.
Work started on April 18 on a 2.6 trillion VND (121.5 million USD) marine tourism urban area in central Binh Thuan province.
The Department of Grassroots Culture under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will organize a mass art performance festival in Ho Chi Minh City and the central province of Quang Tri.
Saigontourist Holding Company’s Saigontourane Hotel in Da Nang is a prestigious venue for tourists with many services and products. During an international fireworks competition on the nation’s Reunification Day, April 30, the hotel will launch special promotions in addition to its regular offers for customers.