Nguyen Du memorial site to become national culture, tourism destination
The memorial site dedicated to great poet Nguyen Du (1765-1820) in Nghi Xuan district in the central province of Ha Tinh will be developed into a national culture and tourism destination under a master plan recently approved by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.
Proposal seeks UNESCO recognition for Southern heritages
The Ninh Thuan provincial authorities have just sent dossier to the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism and the Viet Nam UNESCO Committee to ask for the recognition of Cham…
Hoi An opens new pedestrian street
The Hoi An People's Committee on December 3rd inaugurated the Nguyen Phuc Chu Pedestrian Street to mark 16 years since the ancient town was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage…
Cuisine festival offering international flavours
The annual food festival titled Taste of the World Culinary Festival, featuring Vietnamese and international dishes, is underway in HCM City.
Phu Tho province revives Hung King culture
After years of dedicated work, half of the 326 Hung King relics found throughout Phu Tho province have been successfully restored.
U.S. artist exhibits photos about Viet Nam
Lawrence D’Attilio, a photographer from New York, is exhibiting his photos about Viet Nam and its people at Work Room Four in Ha Noi.
Ha Long among top nine sunset selfie spots in SE Asia
GOASEAN, the world's first ASEAN travel channel-tune, has named Ha Long Bay in its list of nine best sunset selfie spots in Southeast Asia.
New caves discovered in Ha Long, Bai Tu Long Bays
A recent field survey at Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bays in northern Quang Ninh province has added 23 new names to the list of local caves. 
Nguyen Kings historical records displayed
The moc ban (wood blocks) and chau ban (official administrative papers) Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) used to record history are on display for the first time at an exhibition in Ha Noi. 
Vietnamese culture and culinary delights presented in UAE
A Viet Nam culture-culinary festival is taking place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s Dubai from November 30 to December 5. 
Exploring “Back to the roots” tourism
(TITC) – On 23 November 2015, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) organized a famtrip to explore “Back to the roots” tourism in some northeast provinces.
Argentine newspaper speaks highly of Ba Dinh Square (Viet Nam)
(TITC) – Recently, the Argentine daily newspaper of Pagina 12 has introduced 5 revolutionary squares in the world which are impressive destinations for international tourists, including Ba Dinh Square in Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
Lang Sen (Long An) has been recognized as the 7th Ramsar site of Viet Nam
(TITC) – Recently, the Ramsar Covention has recognized Lang Sen Wetland Reserve (Long An Province) as the 7th Ramsar site (wetland holding significant international importance in terms of biodiversity and conservation) in Viet Nam and the 2,227th one in the world.
Press conference on the implementation of MRA-TP and towards the establishment of AEC
(TITC) – On 25 November 2015, in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) organized a press conference on the implementation of Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals (MRA-TP) and towards the establishment of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).
Tugging rituals, games named cultural heritage of humanity
Tugging rituals and games of Viet Nam, Cambodia, the Philippines and the Republic of Korea were added to the UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on December 2. 
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