Discovering Vietnamese culture and culinary
The “My homeland festival”, an annual culinary and culture festival organized by Saigontourist Holding Company, Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Binh Quoi Tourism Village, is an opportunity for tourists to learn about the significant features of Vietnamese cuisine.
Vietnamese culture promoted abroad
Vietnamese culture was on display at an annual international cultural festival in Ottawa, Canada on February 20.
Nha Trang welcomes 1,700 foreign sea visitors
Legend of the Sea cruise liner anchored Nha Trang Port, Khanh Hoa Province, on February 21, bringing 1,700 visitors from Canada, Germany, the UK and the US to the central…
Vietnamese culture spotlighted in UK
An impressive gala night featuring the Vietnamese culture was hosted by Vietnamese students at the UK’s Birmingham University on February 20.
Phu Quoc selected as Vietnam’s top tourist destination
Phu Quoc Island has taken pole position in a list of Vietnam’s top ten domestic tourist destinations, according to the results of the ‘Best Brands of Vietnam 2008-2009’ campaign.
Festival spotlights Vietnamese, Japanese folk cultures
A festival featuring the folk cultures of both Vietnam and Japan took place at the Tokyo-based National Theatre of Japan on February 18.
Photo collection explores Vietnam
The cream of a photo contest run by the Tourism Newspaper has just been published in a new collection titled Vietnam-Mua Thu Nam (Vietnam-Fifth Season).
The Vietnam Folk Arts Association in Central Highlands Kon Tum Province has opened a class to teach members of Gie Trieng ethnic group to play their traditional flutes.
Ancient bronze drums found in Quang Nam
Two ancient bronze drums have been discovered in mountainous Axan Commune, Tay Giang District of the central province of Quang Nam.
Vietnam to slash tour prices till September-end
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) is to carry out a national tourism promotion campaign until the end of September in order to encourage domestic tourism and attract more foreign tourists to the country.
Promoting Vietnamese tourism in the UK
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has announced that this year it plans to promote Vietnam’s image to international friends on double-decker buses in major UK cities such as London, Manchester and Liverpool.
Traditional calligraphy on exhibit at Berlin
A special exhibition of calligraphy in Berlin, capturing Vietnam’s traditional culture and lifestyle, is attracting interest and appreciation from local art lovers.
Festive Day promotes Vietnamese poetry
Thousands of famous contemporary poets and poetry lovers flocked to Van Mieu (the Temple of Literature) in Hanoi on February 9 to celebrate the 7th Vietnam Poetry Day.
Ethnic Chinese celebrate full moon
Le hoi Nguyen Tieu or the first full-moon festival of the lunar year, one of the most important events for the Hoa (of Chinese origin) ethnic people, began on February 6 at the District 5 cultural centre in HCMC.
Vietnam Airlines participates in Brussels Tourism Fair
The national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, ensured that it had a presence at annual Brussels Tourism Fair, which took place at the Heysel Exposition Centre in Belgium from February 5-9.
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