First UNESCO heritage festival to focus on 24 heritages
The ten ASEAN member nations will join India, China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea to present examples of their distinctive cultural heritage at the first Vietnam - ASEAN UNESCO Heritage Festival in Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, from December 27 - 31.
Vietnam Airlines festival launched in Paris
A festival entitled "Mot thoang que huong" (A glimpse of the homeland) opened in Paris on September 15.
 Promoting Binh Thuan tourism abroad
More than 50 international reporters and representatives of travel agents from Russia, Germany, France and the US gathered at a meeting to explore Binh Thuan's potential tourism.
 Da Lat to launch Culture-Tourism Week
The 2013 Culture and Tourism Week will take place in the Central Highland resort city of Da Lat, Lam Dong province from September 27-31.
 Vietnam-Japan cultural festival opens in HCM City
A large number of Vietnamese and Japanese students, businesses and people participated in the Vietnam-Japan Cultural Day in Ho Chi Minh City on September 15.
Tra Vinh pushing to attract international and domestic tourists
(TITC) - As a coastal province of the Mekong Delta, Tra Vinh has diversified tourism potential. In recent years, Tra Vinh tourism has prospered and created good impression with tourists at home and abroad. However, in 2013, Tra Vinh tourism has many difficulties due to the effect of global economy recession. In order to foster attracting domestic and international tourists, Tra Vinh's Department of Culture,…
HCM City hosts international travel expo
The 2013 International Travel Expo (ITE HCMC 2013) kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on September 11, carrying the message "Five Countries-One destination." The three-day exhibition aims to facilitate tourism cooperation between Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
 Buffalo fighting festival recognized as national intangible heritage
The Do Son buffalo fighting festival in the northern port city of Haiphong was officially recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage on September 12 during the celebration of the National Tourism Year of Red River Delta-Haiphong 2013.
Vietnam days in Japan begin   (Sep 13, 2013)
Vietnam days in Japan begin
A cultural exchange programme titled "Vietnam Days in Japan" is underway after an opening ceremony was held in the Shibuya Kokaido theatre, Tokyo on September 12.
 Vietnam Discovery Day in Scotland
The Scottish city of Edinburgh has hosted Vietnam Discovery Day to celebrate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the UK and Northern Ireland (1973-2013).
 Traditional mid-Autumn Festival 2013 to take place in Hanoi ancient quarter
To preserve and promote cultural heritage value and popularize the image of Hanoi ancient quarter, from September 13 -19, the Hanoi ancient quarter management will organize traditional mid-autumn festivities for children with diverse cultural activities.
The 1st Meeting of ACMECS Senior Tourism Officials
(TITC) - In the framework of ITE HCMC 2013, on 10th Sept.2013, the 1st Meeting of ACMECS Senior Tourism Officials took place in Ho Chi Minh City.
 Ho Chi Minh City to host International Travel Expo 2013
The 9th annual International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City is going to kick off in the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center on September 12.
Strengthening connectivity between Vietnam and Japan
"Vietnam Days in Japan" will take place in major cities from September 11-23 to boost multi-faceted relations and mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Japan.
Korea promotes tourism in Vietnam
"˜2013-Korea Tourism Year in Vietnam" campaign has been launched to attract Vietnamese visitors and promote tourism cooperation between the two countries, according to Korea Tourism Organization in Vietnam.
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