Germany helps conserve Hue relic
The Germany Ministry of Foreign Affairs will provide nearly VND3 billion to conserve the Buu Thanh gate and screens of King Tu Duc Tomb, part of Hue ancient capital’s relic system.
Ancient tomb dated back 1,800 years unearthed
An ancient tomb with exterior and interior coffins has been unearthed in the northern port city of Hai Phong, according to the city’s museum.
Hanoi marks 10th anniversary of “City for Peace” recognition
A ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of Hanoi’s recognition as “City for Peace” by UNESCO was held on October 27. Addressing the event, the Chairman of the Hanoi People’s…
Ninh Thuan festooned for Cham fest
The Brahminical Cham community celebrated the Kate Festival on the first day of the seventh month of the Cham calendar (October 18 by solar calendar) to revere its gods, heroes, ancestors, and kings.
Can Tho builds promenade and food court
The People’s Committee of Can Tho City coordinated with related departments on October 26 to build a consensus on permitting Dia Cau Trading and Service Co. Ltd to create a promenade and food court on Ninh Kieu Wharf to attract domestic and foreign tourists.
Photojournalist juxtaposes old, new
A German photojournalist who was only 20 years old when he was on assignment in Vietnam in the 1960s has returned to exhibit a new collection of photos that juxtapose the old with the new.
Pageant contestant thinks back   (Oct 26, 2009)
Pageant contestant thinks back
Vietnam’s representative at the upcoming Miss World pageant in South Africa will present the 1,000-year history of Hanoi Capital to the rest of the world.
Vietnam’s art performance themed “Lotus” held in France
“Lotus”, a cultural art performance of Vietnam, was held in Paris’ District 10, France, drawing crowds of Vietnamese residents and French people.
Vietnamese cultural association in Germany set up
The Vietnamese cultural association in Germany was founded at a congress in Berlin on October 24 to maintain and develop Vietnam’s cultural values and promote its images.
Vietnamese people in France follow Uncle Ho’s example
The Vietnamese Embassy held a meeting in France on October 26 with Vietnamese individuals and organisations actively involved in the “Study and work following Uncle Ho’s example” campaign.
UNESCO to attend capital city’s 1,000th birthday
Representatives of 193 UNESCO members have passed a resolution on the participation in the grand ceremony to mark the millennial anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi in October, 2010.
Photo contest entries to promote tourism
A photo contest promoting tourism has been launched under the theme of Vietnam - My Homeland.
Vietnamese books on show in France
An exhibition sheds a new and interesting light on Vietnam’s people and land to fellow countrymen and international friends in France.
From Hanoi to Houston    (Oct 22, 2009)
From Hanoi to Houston
The American people now have the chance to learn more about Vietnamese fine arts, as well as its culture, when “Arts of Ancient Vietnam: From River Plain to Open Sea” opens at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston (MFAH), Texas.
Taoism pictures on display in Hanoi
An exhibition introducing the Taoism worshipping tradition upheld by ethnic people in the northern mountainous areas of Vietnam opened in Hanoi on October 21.