Japan shows contemporary art works
As many as 42 contemporary art works made their debut in Vietnam at an exhibition opened on June 12 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Tourism body to select channels for new publicity programs
The executive committee of the National Tourism Action Program will select international television channels this week to promote the culture and tourism image of the country worldwide, an official said.
Cuba brings traditional music to northern audiences
Cuba’s traditional music band Los Tradicionales will offer northern audiences their performances after taking part in the Hue Festival 2010.
Hue Festival - reclaimation journey programme draws thousands
Tens of thousands of people from Hue City and surrounding areas as well as tourists on June 10 joined a programme named “Hanh Trinh Mo Coi” which presents the nation’s journey to reclaim the lands in the south of the country from the 10th century to 1945.
Traditional offering ritual takes place in Hue
The Nam Giao offering ritual, part of the Hue Festival 2010, took place on Nam Giao esplanade in the central city of Hue on the June 9 evening.
British Council helps improve festival management
A training course on festival management and organisation, the second of its kind organised by the British Council in Vietnam, will be held in the ancient imperial city of Hue from June 10-13.
Hanoi, China’s Chengdu increase tourism cooperation
A memorandum of understanding on tourism cooperation between Hanoi and Chengdu City of China’s Sichuan Province was signed in the capital city on June 9.
Aussie's lens captures country's momentum
An exhibition providing a unique view of Vietnam through the lens of an Australian photographer is on view in Hanoi until July 5
Five-star cruiser liner welcomed in HCMC
Saigontourist Travel Service Company welcomed five-star cruiser liner SuperStar Virgo with 3,188 passengers and crew on board, mostly from Singapore, Malaysia and Australia, on June 8. This is the first time in a year the ship has visited Vietnam.
Royal relief prints go on show in Hue city
More than 40 prints made from wood and stone reliefs in buildings dating back to the Nguyen Dynasty have been on display at The Mieu, the Temple of Nguyen Kings, in the central city of Hue’s Forbidden City.
British contempory dance roams into town
Audiences in Hanoi and Hue will have a chance to enjoy the spectacular contemporary dance Roam staged by British dancers.
Ancient stone stele found in Central Highlands
An ancient stone stele has been discovered by farmers in Dak Po rural District in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai.
Japanese & French acts light up Hue Festival
French and Japanese performers had a huge impact at the opening ceremony of the Hue Festival 2010, which left a deep impression on the audience.
Ha Noi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism launching ''Hanoians warmly welcome guests'' and ''Green Tourism Year''
The Ha Noi Deparment of Culture, Sports and Tourism on June 2nd, 2010 organized a conference to launch programme "Hanoians warmly welcome guests" and "Green Tourism Year". This is one of the preparatory activities for the Thang Long - Ha Noi 1000th anniversary and National Tourism Year in Ha Noi.
Fair expected to connect economic regions
An international commercial fair opened in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on June 4 to celebrate the Hue Festival 2010 and 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi. The event, focusing on the Central and Central Highlands key economic region, was held by CIAT-Advertising and Trade Fair joint stock Company in Ho Chi Minh City.
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