Vietnam is attractive destination for Cambodians
Vietnam is one of the most attractive destinations for tourists from Cambodia, with the number of visitors increasing annually by around 30 percent, according to the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism.
Royal court music performance attracts tourists to Hue
The Hue Academy of Music has set up a group of artists to perform Nha nhac cung dinh Hue (Hue royal court music) for free every weekend to attract more…
Exhibition on VN’s festivals opens in France
An exhibition of photographs featuring traditional Vietnamese festivals has opened in the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in France .
Dong Nai biosphere reserve recognized worldwide
The Dong Nai Biosphere Reserve has officially become the 580th biosphere reserve of the world and one of the eight world biosphere reserves in Vietnam.
Folk paintings on show in Lang Son
Nearly 78 folk paintings from the collection of the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum are being displayed in the northern province of Lang Son from May 18-30.
Danang International parachute competition to kick off
Around 25 athletes from Japan, France, the US, Poland and Vietnam will attend the Danang International Parachute Competition (DIPC) to be held from May 23 to 27.
The Vietnamese Embassy along with 70 others in London participated in the International Spring Fair opened on May 15.
Music and dance programme highlights country’s love for Uncle Ho
An art programme held at Hanoi’s Friendship Cultural Palace on May 15 celebrated President Ho Chi Minh’s 122nd birthday (May 19, 1890 – 2012), and was attended by the Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other Party and State leaders.
Taiwan Tourism Promotion Workshop
On 9th May 2012, the Taiwan tourism promotion workshop was held at Sheraton Hotel (Ha Noi). The workshop had the attendance of Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong, Deputy General Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT); Mr. Liu Hsi Lin, Deputy General Director of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau; Mr. Bui Trong Van, Chief of the Vietnam Economic & Culture office in Taipei, Mr. Huang…
Ho Chi Minh City to host Southern Land Cusine Festival
The 2012 Southern Land Cusine Festival will open at Dam Sen Cultural Park in Ho Chi Minh City on May 25.
Hanoi to host European food fest
This year’s European food festival will take place at 6 p.m. on May 26 at the National Library of Vietnam, 31 Trang Thi Street in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.
Exhibition marks President Ho’s birthday
An exhibition on President Ho Chi Minh opened in the northern province of Thai Nguyen on May 14 to mark the President’s 122nd birthday (May 19, 1890-2012) and the 65th anniversary of the President’s arrival at the Thai Nguyen safe zone to lead the resistance war against the French colonists.
Vietnam impresses many at Mexico’ culture fair
Thousands of visitors dropped by Vietnam’s stand at the ongoing fourth Friends’ Culture Fair, themed ‘Diversity in Harmony’ in Mexico City from May 12-27.
The “ Riverscapes In Flux” exhibition opened in Ho Chi Minh City on May 12, highlighting the key ecological issues in Southeast Asia.
First sandcastle competition held in Da Nang
The first Da Nang Sandcastle Competition was held on My Khe beach in Da Nang city on May 13, with over 300 people from 70 teams participating.
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