Viet Nam to honour international travel agencies
Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism in coordination with Vietnam Airlines will hold a ‘thank you ceremony’ at the JW Marriot Hotel in Ha Noi on November 28 in appreciation of the travel agencies bringing tourists to Viet Nam.
Intergovernmental session promotes safeguarding intangible cultural heritage
Understanding intangible cultural heritage of different communities contributes significantly to promoting dialogue and mutual respect among cultures.
Seminar on “Promoting Viet Nam destination towards Scandinavian countries”
(TITC)- On the occasion of welcoming the Scandinavian famtrip delegation to Viet Nam, the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) hold the seminar on “Promoting Viet Nam destination towards…
Ha Noi, Da Nang named most attractive destinations in Asia
The Asian leading online tourism magazine, Smart Travel Asia, has named Da Nang and Ha Noi among the Top 10 attractive destinations in the region in 2014.
Viet Nam expects 100,000 Indian tourist arrivals
Viet Nam expects to welcome 100,000 Indian tourist arrivals in the near future as the two countries hold huge potential to develop bilateral ties in this field, stated Nguyen Quoc Hung, deputy head of the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).
Japan applies single tourist visas for Vietnamese citizens
The Japanese Embassy in Ha Noi announced that on November 20, Japan started a simplified application procedure for single tourist visas for Vietnamese nationals as part of efforts to further promote people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
Nguyen-era royal records on display in Thua Thien – Hue
An exhibition of royal administrative documents, which dated back to the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 - 1945), opened in central Thua Thien – Hue province on November 21.
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.
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