Water Puppetry - can’t miss in Viet Nam
Water puppetry is among the traditional art forms most recommended for foreign visitors in Viet Nam.  
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…
Pho Hien set to be new tourism hub
The northern province of Hung Yen is branding itself as the gateway to Ha Noi city, in an effort to attract tourists and market its cultural sites and products.  
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 28).  
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.  
Researchers discover 18th century royal promotion decree
A research team of Ha Tinh Museum has discovered a royal decree dating to 1784.  
Promoting artisans’ role in cultural preservation in Kon Tum
Over the past time, Sa Thay district, the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum, has promulgated resolutions and invested more to preserve ethnic traditional cultural values.
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).
Central localities’ tourism promoted in Thailand
Tourist attractions of three central provinces of Viet Nam - Nghe An, Ha Tinh and Quang Binh - were introduced in Thailand’s northeastern province of Udon Thani in a promotion programme on May 23.  
HCM City medical tourism guide released
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism and Department of Health on May 23 released a bilingual Medical Tourism Guide with basic information about travel and healthcare in the city.  
New show for tourists to open in Da Lat
The first ever entertainment show for tourists will open soon in the Central Highland city of Da Lat.
Tra Vinh develops tourism into a spearhead economic sector
The Tra Vinh provincial People’s Committee has issued Decision 918 QD-UBND realizing the plan of developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector for the 2018-2020 period, with an orientation to 2030.
UNESCO report notes progress in promoting cultural expressions diversity
UNESCO’s Global Report 2018 “Reshaping cultural policies: Advancing creativity for development” was launched in Ha Noi on May 23, recognising the outcomes of the promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions.
Viet Nam ranks 84th among world’s most powerful passports
According to latest statistics of Henley Passport Index 2018 released on May 23, Viet Nam ranks 84th among the most powerful passports in the world with 51 visa-free destinations.