Vietnam participated in the 53rd Holiday Fair 2012, which took place from Feb. 2-6 in the Belgian capital city of Brussels.
Three out of ten artifact groups in the central city of Hue have been listed for recognition as national treasures, including nine sacred cannons, nine urns and a great bell, said an official on Feb. 7.
Ramón Fernández, a Spanish photographer, has expressed his love for Vietnam through nearly 40 black and white photos which are on display at an exhibition in Navia city in the Asturias Autonomous Region of Spain.
A program named ‘Hoi An Day’ for the first time will be held on February 10 and 11 in Dong Ho, Ky Hoa 1 at 16A Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 10.
A programme entitled ‘Spring Honours National Culture’ was held at the Sui Pagoda historical and cultural site in Gia Lam district, Hanoi on February 6, the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.
Luxury Travel Company revamps its website for Germany, launches brochure and attends ITB Berlin 2012 in their campaign to attract luxury German travelers to Viet Nam.
Malaysia ’s Genting Group will make a feasibility study for building a tourism complex, including a casino, in the Van Don Economic Zone in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh.
A concert marking the 20th anniversary of Vietnam –Korea diplomatic relations took place at the Grand Plaza hotel in Hanoi on February 6.
The Institute of Relic Preservation under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has coordinated with the Talent Development Support Centre to open the Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Communication Centre.
The Vietnamese Embassy together with other diplomatic agencies in Cuba took part in Bazaar 2012 in Havana on February 4.
The seal opening ceremony at the Tran temple in the northern province of Nam Dinh, took place on the 14th night of the first lunar month, which fell on February 5, attracting thousands of visitors.
In January 2012, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) received 310,000 foreign tourist arrivals, reported the city Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism.