Photographers face remarkable year of national milestones
The year 2010 will bring Vietnamese photographers many opportunities and challenges, as many remarkable events will take place, says Vu Quoc Khanh, president of the Viet Nam Artistic Photographers Association. This year, Hanoi will be the host of the 30th International Federation of Photographic Arts Congress in August, drawing 250 international representatives.
Vietnam’s traditional music concert in US capital
Washington audiences had a good opportunity to enjoy a selection of Vietnamese folk music at a concert including the dan tranh (16-string zither) and the dan bau (monochord) given by…
PVC, PVEP to build hotel complex
PetroVietnam Construction Joint Stock Corp (PVC) and PetroVietnam Exploration and Production Corp (PVEP) recently broke ground for the PetroVietnam Hotel Complex project in the northern city of Thai Binh.
Ca Mau hosts culture, tourism week to mark southern liberation day
A week of cultural and tourist activities started in the southernmost province of Ca Mau on April 25 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and receive the UNESCO’s decision recognising Ca Mau Cape as the world’s biosphere reserve. The event is a chance for the province to introduce its economic potentials, especially in ecological tourism and raise the people’s awareness…
Experts discuss plan to manage Ho Citadel
Heritage experts recently discussed a plan to manage the Ho Dynasty's Citadel in central Thanh Hoa Province.
Hung Kings remembered in Mexico
The Vietnamese embassy in Mexico has held a solemn ceremony to commemorate the 18 Hung Kings who founded the country and began a golden era in Vietnam’s history.
Hung Vuong Museum inaugurated    (Apr 26, 2010)
Hung Vuong Museum inaugurated
Hung Vuong Museum has been inaugurated in Phu Tho Province to commemorate the Hung Kings’ Death Anniversary.
Exhibit on Vietnam’s sea, island history opens
An exhibit of more than 100 images, photos, and documentary films on the history of Vietnam’s seas and islands opened on April 22 in the central province of Quang Ngai. Along with reiterating the country’s inviolable sovereignty over its sea and islands, the exhibit is part of activities in the lead up to the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi and the 35th anniversary of the…
First fruit festival closes in Tien Giang
The first Vietnamese Fruit Festival closed in the Mekong delta province of Tien Giang on April 24. At the closing ceremony, the organising board awarded the Golden Cups for the Cause of Developing the quality of Vietnamese fruits and food safety for 18 businesses, 30 scientists and 40 institutes, schools and branches in the field as well as honoured 61 creative farmers.
Aviation-tourism cooperation benefits the nation
Aviation-tourism cooperation is a vital path for the two sectors’ development, benefiting the country, said Director General of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Nguyen Van Tuan.
Casting of special drums for Hanoi birthday begins
Work on the casting of the largest special bronze drum in celebration of the 1,000th founding anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi began in the central province of Thanh Hoa on April 23.
Vietnamese traditional music gala held in New York
A Vietnamese traditional music gala was held on April 21 in New York as part of a Vietnam culture promotion programme at the Asia Society headquarters.
Exhibition on 1975 victory opens in HCMC
An exhibition opened in Lam Son Park, Ho Chi Minh City on April 21 as part of its preparations for the 35th anniversary of the south’s liberation and national reunification.
Vietnam, Japan boost culture exchange
The Japan-Vietnam Culture Exchange Centre in Vietnam will organise a series of activities between May and October to introduce Japanese culture as well as boost culture exchange with Vietnam.
Vietnam to host joint regional UN tourism meeting
The 22nd Joint Meeting of the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Commissions for East Asia and the Pacific, and South Asia will be held in Hanoi from May 10-12.
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