HCM City festival shows beauty of Ao Dai
Ao Dai, the traditional Vietnamese long dress, was introduced to the public in Ho Chi Minh City on March 8-9.
 Indian culture highlighted in Viet Nam
Vietnamese people will have a chance to explore India’s culture as the Festival of India kicked off in Hanoi on March 5 night.
Sienkiewicz promotes Viet Nam tourism in Russia
The Moscow State Institute for Industry of Tourism (MGIIT) recently posthumously honoured Yuri Aleksandrovich Sienkiewicz for his significant contributions to promoting Viet Nam and its culture in Russia.
Quy Nhon fish paste recognised as Asian specialty
“Cha ca Quy Nhon” (Quy Nhon fish paste”, a specialty of central Binh Dinh province, has been recognised by the Asian Records Organisation (ARO) as one of Asian specialties.
Foreign arrivals increase in two months
Viet Nam welcomed over 1.6 million overseas arrivals in the first two months of 2014, a surge of 33.4 percent over the same period last year, according to General Statistics Office.
Exhibition on traditional markets in Hanoi to open
A photo exhibition on traditional markets in Hanoi, in the past and at present, will open at the Vietnamese Women's Museum at 36 Ly Thuong Kiet street on March 6.
Quang Ninh attracts over 2 million tourist arrivals in the first 2 months of 2014
(TITC) – According to Quang Ninh’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in the first 2 months of 2014, the province attracted 2.4 million tourist arrivals, increasing by 8% over the same period last year.
Ho Chi Minh Trail recognised as special national relic
The decision to recognise the Truong Son – Ho Chi Minh Trail as a special national relic was announced at a ceremony held in the southern province of Binh Phuoc on March 1.
Specific cultural characteristics of Tay ethnic group in Quang Ninh province
Long Tong festival, a special festival of the Tay ethnic minority group, has taken place at Dap Thanh commune, Ba Che district, the northern province of Quang Ninh.
Introducing Classical Opera to tourists
(TITC) - Tuong (Classical Opera), also called Hat Boi in the South, is one of the most classical and scholarly arts of Viet Nam. It was formed on the basic of folk stage performance during the Ly-Tran dynasties and became very popular nationwide during the following centuries.
Japanese artifacts on display in Hanoi
As many as 70 artifacts depicting Japan’s historical events and its traditional culture are on exhibit at 25 Tong Dan Street in Hanoi.
Hoi An celebrates arrival of six millionth foreign tourist
The ancient city of Hoi An in central Quang Nam province celebrated the arrival of the 6 millionth foreign tourist who visited the old quarter at the Japanese Bridge, on February 28.
Hanoi promotes culture to international friends
Ambassadors, their wives and representatives from more than 20 embassies and international organisations joined a spring tour of the traditional craft village of Bat Trang in Hanoi on March 1.
Khanh Hoa announces 38 leading tourist destinations
The Tourism Association of the southern central coastal province of Khanh Hoa has announced 38 local tourist destinations known for providing high quality and safe services for visitors.
Hanoi second top Asian city for backpackers
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Hoi An have been ranked second, sixth and 12th respectively in the top 30 Asian cities based on price in the backpacker index for 2014, a database of travel costs around the world.
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