A conference to promote and seek markets for craft village products was jointly held on October 15 by the Vietnam Craft Village Association (VCVA) and the Dong Nai Provincial Department of Industry and Trade.
“The Gift of Italy” launched in Vietnam
The Italian embassy in Vietnam has introduced its “The Gift of Italy” program in response to the Week of the Italian Language in the World.
US university organises Vietnam Culture Night
About 200 students of different nationalities and lecturers of West Virginia University joining the Vietnam Culture Night were informed of Vietnam's culture, admired Vietnam's traditional costumes "Ao Dai" and enjoyed…
Vietnam-RoK culture days open in Tien Giang
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang and the Republic of Korea Culture Institute (KCI) are co-hosting Vietnam-RoK Culture Days 2011 which opened on Oct. 14.
National ca tru singing festival held in Hanoi
More than 100 artists from 15 ca tru (ceremonial singing) clubs from across the country are attending the National Ca Tru Festival in Hanoi from October 13-16.
The Centre for Conservation of Co Loa relic- Hanoi ancient citadel is working with the Archaeological Institute to dig five exploration holes in Kinh Thien Palace area in the middle of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel.
Luxury Travel launches German website in Viet Nam
Luxury Travel – a company which has focused on luxury travel is expanding its reach with the launch of a German language website
VNAT to hold roadshow in Ukraine
A roadshow will be held in Ukraine by the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) from November 12 to 15, 2011. This is one of activities of the Viet Nam National Tourism Promotion Programme 2011 and a part of the event "Viet Nam Culture Days in Ukraine".
Vietnam Tourism Awards 2010   (Oct 13, 2011)
Vietnam Tourism Awards 2010
The Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) and the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) held a press conference on the Vietnam Tourism Awards 2010 which will be presented at a ceremony on October 17 at the Hanoi Opera House. This is the 12th year the awards are presented.
“Vietnam’s World Heritage” exhibition opens
A photo exhibition featuring Vietnam’s world heritage opened on October 10, 2010 in the Exhibition Center for Fine Arts and Photography, 29 Hang Bai St., Hanoi to celebrate the 57th anniversary of the Hanoi Liberation Day. It is held from October 10 to 17, 2011.
VN’s tourism potential introduced in Japan
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines organised a workshop to introduce a programme entitled “Four countries, one destination” in Nagoya city of Aichi prefecture on Oct. 11 as part of its efforts to promote Vietnam ’s image, culture and tourism potential in Japan .
Vietnam to promote tourism in Premier League
Vietnam tourism’s promotion slogan and website address will appear on electronic advertising boards in 12 matches of the Premier League from the middle of this month until the year-end.
Traditional Vietnamese culture honoured in Korea
On October 9, Vietnam participated in the Traditional Cultural Festival titled “HaHa Asian Festival” for the international labour market, which was co-organised by the Uljeongbu city of Gyeonggi province and the Korea International Labour Foundation.
International Fine Art Festival 2011 in Santa Lucia
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre participated in the International Fine Art Festival 2011 in Santa Lucia, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon State, Mexico from September 23 to October 9.
Tourism activities in the first nine months of 2011
On October 7, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a press conference on culture, sports and tourism activities in the first nine months of 2011, and focus tasks in the last three months of 2011.
Highlights