War martyrs of Ben Tre remembered
The Ben Tre River was resplendent and solemn as thousands of hoa dang (flower garlands and coloured lanterns) floated on its surface on January 16, commemorating martyrs of an uprising that changed the course of the nation’s history.
Work starts on world’s biggest jade statue of Buddha
The Than Chau Ngoc Viet Gemstones and Jewellery Company on January 18 held a ceremony to begin the sculpting of a jade statue of the Great Buddha Sakyamuni in the…
Artist exhibits old lacquer doors from Hue in Hanoi
Old wooden doors have been used to express the artistic ideas of young painter Tran Lam Binh in his first-ever solo exhibition, recently opened in Hanoi.
Exhibition of Vietnamese drawings held in France
An exhibition of 40 Vietnamese drawings by teachers and students at Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts University has opened at the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in France.
Ben Tre Coconut Festival opens   (Jan 18, 2010)
Ben Tre Coconut Festival opens
The opening ceremony of the second Coconut Festival was held on January 15 at the foot of the Dong Khoi monument with floral displays, a coconut fashion show, a culinary contest and several children activities.
Experts call for urgent conservation of Phu Tho’s folk songs
Music experts have called on administrations at all levels to take part in promoting “Xoan” songs among all classes of people to conserve this fading folk music of the midland province of Phu Tho.
Five more luxury hotels operational in Hanoi for National Tourism Year
Hanoi plans to put into operation five more luxury hotels, offering an additional 2,000 rooms during National Tourism Year 2010.
A Vietnam-Laos special cultural exchange programme was held at the Lao National Cultural Palace on January 15 to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the two countries’ friendship associations (January 15).
Top 100 tourism brands for foreign visitors get final vote
The 100 best tourism brands in HCMC for international tourists have finally been singled out and tourism authorities will announce the city’s first-ever 100 exciting items on February 1, said a tourism official.
 “Vietnamese days” to be held in China and Russia
The Prime Minister has agreed to hold “Vietnamese Days” in China and Russia later this year, according to the Government Office.
Photo exhibition on Vietnam-China friendship opens in Hanoi
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung cut the ribbon to open a photo exhibition to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam-China diplomatic ties in Hanoi on January 14.
International windsurfing competition to open in Binh Thuan
The 11th Fun Cup Windsurfing Competition will be held in the southern coastal province of Binh Thuan from January 28-30 with the participation of over 60 windsurfers from 15 countries and territories.
Artists show calligraphy in Quang Nam
A group of artists in the central province of Quang Nam are creating a unique calligraphic work comprised of 1,000 poems that will be printed on 1,000m Ma Chau silk.
Vietnam’s tourism promoted in Germany
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) will promote images of Vietnam at the International Tourism Berlin (ITB) fair scheduled for March 10-14 in Germany.
Australian artist works exhibited in Hanoi
An exhibition of photos, paintings and drawings on the theme “This is not an advertisement” by Australian artist Ian McIntosh will open in Hanoi on the evening of January 14.
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