The Vietnam Record Book Centre (VietKings) has stated it will promulgate 100 records of Thang Long – Hanoi capital on the occasion of the 1000th anniversary in 2010.
A stone stele, chiselled with ancient Champa script, was unearthed in the central province of Phu Yen, and believed to be a very significant archaeological find, said a provincial official.
Japan will provide nearly USD 10 million to build a replica of Hue Citadel’s Can Chanh Palace from 2010-2015, which was destroyed during the war in 1947.
A ceremony was held on August 16 in Tan Hiep Commune, Hoi An City, central Quang Nam Province to receive UNESCO’s certificate recognizing Cu Lao Cham Islands as the World Biosphere Reserve and the closing ceremony of the 7th Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange Days Festival.
In coordination with the Vietnam Cultural Centre in Laos, the Department of Culture and Information of Saynhabuli Province in northern Laos has held a photo exhibition and art performances to mark the 64th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution and National Day.
The 7th “Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange Days†Festival opened in Hoi An, in the central province of Quang Nam on August 14.
A list of 10 special national treasures nationwide has been announced, according to a decision of the Prime Minister.
More than 100 domestic and foreign researchers, architectures and experts gathered at an international seminar on the research and restoration of the Can Chanh Palace (Hue Royal Citadel) in the former imperial Hue City on August 13.
More than 100 domestic and foreign companies will take part in the 13th international exhibition on food, drink and packing technology, Vietfood & Pro-pack, to be held in Ho Chi Minh City from August 19-22.
A juxtaposition of scenes from early 20 century life in Singapore and HCMC will be part of a postcard exhibition that opened on August 12 at the Cultural Youth House in District 1.
Two tombs containing coffins estimated to be 1,000 years old were discovered recently in the central province of Quang Tri’s Gio Linh District.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has co-operated with municipal Tourism Association to introduce “Ho Chi Minh City – 100 interesting things†program to the public on August 8, 2009.