Da Nang fine arts museum opens to public
The Da Nang fine arts museum, the third fine arts museum in the country, opened to the public on December 19.
Lam Dong seeks first national tourism site title
The People’s Committee of the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong is seeking the Prime Minister’s recognition of its Tuyen Lam Lake tourist site in Da Lat City as a…
Nguyen Dynasty items showcased in Hue
More than 60 precious artifacts of the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945) handed over to the interim government after the abdication of King Bao Dai in August 1945 are on display at…
Cooking class invites Vietnamese to experience authentic Korean cuisine
The Korean Cultural Centre in Viet Nam (KCC) hosted a cooking class on December 13 to introduce Korean cuisine and culinary culture.
ASEAN graphic art works displayed in Ha Noi
An exhibition showcasing outstanding works selected from the second ASEAN Graphic Art Competition - Viet Nam 2016 opened in Ha Noi on December 14.
Lunar New Year fireworks to light up Ha Noi’s sky at 30 venues
Revellers in Ha Noi are to be treated to Lunar New Year’s Eve fireworks displays at 30 venues in the city’s centre and rural neighbourhoods, the municipal government has announced.
Golden Tourism Week to be launched in Hue relic site
A “Golden Tourism Week”, the third of its kind this year, will take place in the Hue relic site, a UNESCO-recognised World Heritage, in the central Thua Thien-Hue province from December 25-31. 
“Winter in Hue” programme to highlight traditional arts
An art performance themed “Winter in Hue” is due to take place at the Ha Noi Opera House from December 14-15 as part of art activities to promote preservation of traditional art genres launched by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Huong Pagoda entrance fees increase
Fees to visit Huong (Perfume) Pagoda, will increase 50% from VND49,000 (US$2.2) to VND78,000 (US$3.4) from the beginning of 2017, according to latest announcement from the Management Board of Huong Pagoda.
Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City sculptors display works
The Ha Noi - Sai Gon sculpture exhibition, the fourth of its kind, opened in Ha Noi on December 12, introducing the latest works by sculptors from the two cities. 
National treasures on display for five months
A special exhibition on Viet Nam’s national treasures will take place for five months from January 10, 2017, to May, 2017, the Museum of History announced on December 12.
Exhibition honours handicraft products in Ha Noi
An exhibition featuring handicraft products from Ha Noi officially opened at Ly Thai To Square in the capital on December 9, attracting a large number of managers, enterprises and visitors.
Ha Noi food fest features culinary arts of other countries
The flavours of international cuisine and entertainment activities will be offered during the annual food festival held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Over 16,600 foreigners visit Viet Nam by ship in November
More than 16,640 foreign tourists visited Viet Nam by ship in November, Quan doi Nhan dan (People’s Army) daily reported.
Ha Noi records four million international arrivals in 2016
Ha Noi expects international arrivals in the city will reach a record four million this year, according to the Ha Noi Department of Tourism.
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