Bai Choi singing recognised as national intangible cultural heritage
The Phu Yen provincial People's Committee held a ceremony on November 21 to receive the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s certificate recognising Bai Choi (singing while playing cards) singing as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Tu Duc tomb to welcome tourists during preservation
The imperial tomb of King Tu Duc will still welcome tourists during its preservation.
Exhibition features Central Highlands wooden folk statues
An exhibition featuring wooden folk statues imbued with the cultural identities of the Central Highlands opened this morning at the Kon Tum provincial Museum.
Heritage photo exhibition kicks off in Can Tho
As many as best 100 photos of 73 photographers from to the 2014 Viet Nam Heritage Photo Awards contest are being showcased at an exhibition in the southern province of Can Tho running from November 19-25.
Vi-Giam folk singing nominated as UNESCO intangible heritage
The Nghe Tinh Vi-Giam folk singing of Viet Nam is amongst 46 nominations for UNESCO’s recognition as the world intangible cultural heritage of humanity at the UN body’s upcoming session.
Nha Trang receives about 190,000 Russian tourists in ten months
Nha Trang City in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa greeted about 190,000 Russian tourist arrivals in the first ten months this year, said Phan Thi Thanh Truc, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Vietnamese culture centre in France promotes community activities
A music show has put the last note to a string of activities held at the Vietnamese culture centre in Paris to celebrate the 2014 Viet Nam Year in France.
Hue invests US$4.9 million to restore King Tu Duc’s Tomb
More than VND 105 billion (US$ 4.9 million) will be allocated to restore and conserve King Tu Duc’s tomb in Hue City, announced the Thua Thien – Hue provincial People’s Committee on November 17.
Viet Nam’s culture introduced in Hong Kong
Viet Nam introduced its unique culture at the Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances 2014, which was held in China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on November 16.
Exhibition features life and nature in northwest region
A photo exhibition on life and nature in Northwest region opened in Ha Noi on November 16.
Hai Duong’s Stork Island becomes national relic site
The People’s Committee of Thanh Mien district in northern Hai Duong province held a ceremony on November 16 to receive a certificate recognising its Dao Co (Stork Island) as a national relic site.
Workshop to highlight Dong Son Civilisation
The National Museum of History will host a workshop dedicated to Viet Nam's Dong Son Civilisation (dating from 1,000BC to 100AD) on November 18.
Viet Nam popular among Spanish tourists
Viet Nam is the most popular destination for Spanish holiday makers last summer, according to the online travel agent Atrapalo.
What tourists are saying about Hoi An
Hoi An, with its beautifully restored houses, shops and public buildings has a reputation of being a favourite getaway of budget minded travellers, the type of cultural hub where tourists come to visit for a few days and end up staying for weeks.
Moc Chau National Tourism Zone development plan ratified
The Prime Minister has approved a master plan for the development of the Moc Chau National Tourism Zone in the northern mountainous province of Son La by 2020, with a vision to 2030.
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