Nha Trang Sea Festival leaves lasting impression
The closing ceremony of the Nha Trang Sea Festival 2009 took place at the 2/4 Square on June 12 in the presence of leaders of Khanh Hoa and neighbouring provinces, as well as thousands of locals and domestic visitors.
Prime Minister okays plan for capital’s 1,000th birthday
The Prime Minister has approved a grand ceremony to mark the 1,000th anniversary of the founding of Thang Long-Hanoi, with the highlight being a ten-day festival from October 1 to…
The Guide Awards for tourism businesses in environment protection
The Guide Awards 2008-2009 for top 119 tourism businesses in Vietnam tourism industry took place in HCMC in June 5. This is the 10th guide awards organized by The Guide…
Gymnastics record set at Nha Trang Sea Festival 2009
A gymnastics record was set on June 11 by the southcentral province of Khanh Hoa as part of the Nha Trang Sea Festival 2009.
Carnival lights up Nha Trang City
An imposing carnival in Nha Trang City of central coastal Khanh Hoa Province impressed thousands of local people and international tourists on June 9.
Eleven traditional festivals to be resumed in 2009
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced a list of 11 traditional festivals of ethnic minority groups to be restored in 2009.
Nha Trang organizes boat race at sea for the first time
The south central province of Khanh Hoa has organised a boat race in Nha Trang Bay for the first time from June 8-12 to mark the Nha Trang Sea Festival 2009.
Artefacts from sunken ships put on show
More than 400 artefacts dating back to between the 15th and 18th century are being displayed at an exhibition in central coastal Khanh Hoa Province.
Two more tourism projects for central region
The Saigon Investment Group (SGI) and US-based Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide signed an agreement on June 9 putting into action two tourism projects with a combined investment capital of USD140 million in central Danang City and the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.
Records set at Nha Trang Sea Festival
The Nha Trang Culture, Art and Tourism College in south central Khanh Hoa Province on June 8 set a record for making the biggest pot of noodle soup in Vietnam to serve 14,000-15,000 tourists at the Nha Trang Sea Festival.
Promoting Vietnamese cuisine in Jakarta
A Vietnamese cuisine week is being held at the Grand Melia Hotel in Jakarta from June 5-11.
Vietnam joins in international cultural exhibition
Vietnam along with 58 member nations of the European Union (EU), UNESCO and the Committee of the Mayors of Spanish speaking cities and Portuguese speaking cities are taking part in the international culture exhibition in Mexico City from June 6-16.
Fireworks light up Nha Trang Sea Festival
Fireworks, music and art performances lit up the coastal city of Nha Trang on the opening night of this year’s Sea Festival on June 6.
Coloured lantern night gala attracts thousands of tourists
More than 500 actors and actresses performed in the colourful closing ceremony of the fourth Quang Nam - Heritage Journey Festival held in the central coastal city of Hoi An on the evening of June 6.
Lang Co Bay joins world-class bays
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue held a ceremony on June 6 to announce the recognition of Lang Co Bay as the 30th member of the “World’s Most Beautiful Bays” club (Worldbays Club).