A calligraphy festival opened on January 19 at the capital city of Hanoi’s Van Mieu Street where the country’s first university – the Temple of Literature – is located.
A bronze statue of a sleeping female tiger, which, initial report said, dates back 2,000 years, was found in central Ha Tinh Province.
The Shining Street, one of the five major programs of the Tet Festival 2009 in HCMC commenced in the night of January 18. The city’s downtown was lightened up by many colorful lamp systems.
The Dalat Palace Gold Club in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong won the “Best course in Vietnam†award at a ceremony in Hanoi on January 15.
A photography contest, using Hanoi’s living spaces as its subject, was launched in Hanoi on January 14 as part of a series of activities to mark the capital’s 1000th birthday.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Japan has cooperated with Fuji television (Fuji TV) to broadcast a TV programme featuring Vietnam’s food and drink, as well as the nation’s gastronomic culture, manners and customs.
The ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF 2009) wrapped up in Hanoi on January 12, following seven days of meetings, launching a promising year for its members’ tourist industries, particularly Vietnam’s tourism sector.
The Saigontourist Travel Company welcomed 450 foreign tourists and crew who joined the five-star cruise liner “Columbus†on January 12. The ship’s passengers were predominantly German.
The Vietnam’s first luxury tour company Luxury Travel will present on January 17, 2009 in Hanoi Opera House with a Vietnam's Best Service Awards 2008 from the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Halong Bay - one of Vietnam’s World Heritage Sites - is officially a contender in the second phase of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
Hai Au Hotel, a four-star hotel in the central province of Binh Dinh, has won the “International Quality Crown – London 2008†award for its service quality.
Ba Ria-Vung Tau (VNA) - A cultural tourism festival welcoming the Lunar New Year will be organised in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau between January 22 and February 2, 2009.