Bringing together Nara and Hanoi with Katazome
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Viet Nam in coordination with the People's Committee of Hanoi and the Embassy of Japan in Viet Nam has assigned the Cultural and Scientific Activity Center of Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam and Viet Nam Fine Arts Museum to organize the Toba Mika’s Katazome exhibition with title “Nara and Hanoi – Linking Eternal Capitals” on the occasion of Nara’s (Japan) 1300th and Hanoi’s (Viet Nam) 1000th anniversaries.
Dak Lak hangs on to vanishing heritage
The Central Highlands province of Dak Lak is being stripped of its cultural heritage as gongs, drums and many ancient hunting knives and tools are used to feed the thriving…
Forum to call for Japanese investment in Vietnam tourism
A forum appealing for investment into the Vietnamese tourism market took place in Tokyo on November 25
Con Dao listed in top ten islands in 2011
Con Dao Island has been voted as one of best ten islands of the world for a romantic holiday in 2011 by Lonely Planet Magazine (England).
China art club shows traditional paintings
The Chinese artist club in HCMC opened a show of watercolor paintings and calligraphy at the HCMC Fine Arts Association, 218A Pasteur Street in HCMC’s District 3 over the weekend.
First coffee museum to open in Central Highlands
Viet Nam's first coffee museum will open soon in the Central Highlands city of Buon Ma Thuot.
Epikurean manages luxury resort in central region
Hotel management company Epikurean Villas Hotels & Hideouts has added to its management portfolio a luxury resort in the central Province of Phu Yen, increasing the number of properties in Vietnam under its management to six.
HCMC unveils seven-day Lunar New Year celebration plans
HCMC authorities have announced a seven-day celebration of the Tet (Lunar New Year) festival beginning on January 31.
Cultural diplomacy helps Vietnam’s position
Vietnam’s successful cultural diplomacy in 2010 was reflected in activities dedicated to ASEAN and the 1,000th founding anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi, and the effort to win UNESCO recognition of the country’s cultural heritages.
HCMC hosts exhibition of Vietnamese paintings
Paintings of Vietnam’s beautiful landscapes by 12 contemporary painters are on exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City until December 16.
Vietnam’s tourism focuses on four main markets
Vietnam’s tourism industry has singled out China, the Northeast Asian countries of Japan and South Korea, Europe, and ASEAN as its four main source markets for next year’s business plan and will boost marketing activities there, an official said.
SEA youth ship arrives in HCMC
The Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Programme with 328 delegates from 10 ASEAN countries and Japan on board docked in Ho Chi Minh City on December 5.
Japanese martial arts performed in Hanoi
The Japanese Embassy in coordination with the Aikido Yukishudokan and Kendo Hanoi Clubs held a performance of Aikido and Kendo in Hanoi on December 4.
Thai tops foreign visitors to Hue
The number of Thai visitors to the ancient capital city of Hue has increased from 4.7% in 2005 to 24% in 2010, ranking first in the list of foreign arrivals to the city.
A seminar on popularising culture, sports and tourism in southern Vietnamese provinces was held on December 3 in HCMC by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
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