Traditional Vietnamese lacquer painting show in Ha Noi
A cultural programme entitled ‘The story of Vietnamese lacquer painting’ was held at Kim Ngan Temple, 42-44 Hang Bac Street last weekend.
Bac Ninh preserves Ba Chua Kho temple
The People’s Committee of the northern province of Bac Ninh has approved a project to preserve the Co Me Temple (or Ba Chua Kho Temple) in Vu Ninh ward, Bac…
Ha Noi launches souvenir design contest to promote tourism
A contest was launched in Ha Noi on April 19 to design souvenirs with the hallmark of the capital city in 2016 by the Ha Noi College of Art and…
German travel agencies survey popular spots in Da Nang
More than 200 representatives from travel agencies in Germany started a familiarisation (FAM) trip surveying tourist destinations services in Da Nang, including Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountain), Linh Ung Pagoda and various beaches.
Symbols of patriotism in Tra Vinh named national historical relics
Con Trung Communal House – Shrine and Con Tau Temple, considered the symbols of patriotism in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh, have been recognised as national historical relic sites. 
Belgian government strives for ensuring the safety for its inhabitants and tourists
(TITC) – According to the press release by the Embassy of Belgium in Viet Nam and Brussels Invest & Export on Brussels, after two attacks on 22 March, the Belgian government is doing everything to guarantee the well-being of its inhabitants and hundreds of thousands of tourists, officials and business people that daily pass by Brussels Capital.
Master plan for Keo pagoda to be designed
A master plan for Keo pagoda - a special national relic based in Vu Thu district, the northern province of Thai Binh will be devised by the provincial People’s Committee to make it easier for the preservation and value promotion work.
Detailed planning on Thang Long Imperial Citadel announced
More than 18.3 hectares of Dien Bien ward in Ha Noi’s Ba Dinh district will be zoned off for the Thang Long Imperial Citadel relic site’s central sector under a detailed planning released by the municipal People’s Committee and the Ministry of Construction on April 19. 
Tourist arrivals in Da Nang up 20% during holiday
Nearly 70,000 holiday-makers flocked to the central city of Da Nang during the Hung Kings commemoration holiday from April 16-18, marking a 20% growth year-on-year, according to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Vietnamese traditional “pho” promoted in Malaysia
“Just PHO you” is a highlight of the cuisine week featuring Vietnamese food in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from April 11-18.
Prague Street Food Festival offers a taste of Viet Nam
Visitors got an opportunity to taste a large number of Vietnamese street foods at a recently concluded Prague Street Food Festival, according to Tran Dieu Huyen, a chef at the Deli Viet Restaurant in the city.
Bas-relief of the nation’s father Lac Long Quan recognised as national treasure
The Thanh Oai district People’s Committee in Ha Noi held a ceremony in Binh Da village, Binh Minh commune on April 12 to receive the Prime Minister’s decision recognising the bas-relief of the nation’s Legendary Father Lac Long Quan as a national treasure.
Kayakers to paddle in Da Nang beach
Amateur kayakers will compete in the Da Nang Kayak Open Race in the sea along coastline of My Khe beach on April 30. 
Korean art show to be performed at Long Bien station
A contemporary art show entitled “Memories-Things to remember” featuring the Creative Group Noni from the Republic of Korea will be held from April 14 to 16.
Overall planning for Oc Eo-Ba The relic site to be made
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has agreed in principle to allow the People’s Committee of An Giang province to make an overall planning for the Oc Eo-Ba The Special National Relic Site.
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