36,000 people visit President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum
More than 36,000 visitors paid their respects at Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum on September 2, says the mausoleum’s management board.
Hanoi sparkles with fireworks on National Day
A firework display and an open-air concert brightened the capital city of Hanoi where President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam 65…
Vietnam’s National Day celebrated far and wide
Vietnamese embassies worldwide hosted receptions on September 2 to mark the country’s 65th National Day.
Vietnamese Days in China opens
A ceremony was held in Beijing on August 30 to mark the 65 th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day and the 60 th anniversary of the Vietnam-China diplomatic ties, and launch the Vietnamese Days in China.
Have a whale of a time at Phan Thiet festival
Nghinh Ong Quan Thanh Festival (Whale Worship Festival) had a jubilant start on August 30 at Ong Pagoda in the coastal city of Phan Thiet.
Hotels celebrate National Day    (Sep 01, 2010)
Hotels celebrate National Day
For the celebration of Vietnam’s 65th National Day on Thursday September 2, hotels have organized some special programs.
Festival to honour Vietnam’s handicraft villages
A festival to honour handicraft villages and streets will be organised in Hanoi from September 16-21.
‘Vietnam Days’ to take place in Belgium
“Vietnam Days” will be held in Bruxelles, the capital of Belgium, on September 2-3 to mark the 65th anniversary of Vietnam National Day and promote cultural cooperation programme between Vietnam and Wallonie-Bruxelles.
Hanoi Expo marks city’s millennial anniversary
The Hanoi International Fair 2010 opened at the Vietnam Exhibition and Fair Centre on August 30 to mark the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
Binh Duong fest highlights pottery crafts
Ten ceramic works will be part of a contest during the eight-day Binh Duong Pottery and Porcelain Festival in Thu Dau Mot Town starting on September 2. The artworks will be judged on their size, sophistication of design, time of production, and other criteria.
Ladies capture their love of Ha Noi
Female photographers from the Hai Au Photography Club based in HCM City have organised an exhibition entitled Ha Noi – Visual Angles featuring 100 black-and-white photos.
Photos capture milestone moments
A photo exhibition called “65 years – landmarks in history” opened at the Exhibition Center for Culture and Arts, to mark the 65th anniversary of the August Revolution (August, 19, 1945) and the National Day (September 2, 1945).
Museum tells story of Hanoi’s history
The history of how Hanoi was originally formed and has subsequently developed will be depicted by thousands of exhibits on display at the Hanoi Museum , scheduled to open in October, to coincide with the millennium anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
Contemporary paintings exhibition in Hong Kong
An exhibition of contemporary Vietnamese paintings opened at Rotunda Exchange square in the centre of Hong Kong on August 30.
Largest embroidery picture to be presented to Hanoi
A ceremony will be held in Hanoi on September 2 to receive embroidery picture called “the millennial wish of Thang Long-Hanoi” as a gift from XQ Da Lat Co. Ltd.
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