Dong Son-era bronze casting moulds found in Yen Bai province
Axe- and chisel-shaped moulds made of stone dating back to the Dong Son civilisation (about 2,000 - 3,000 years ago) have been discovered in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai. 
Ha Tinh: Rare woodblocks to be preserved
Central Ha Tinh province has planned different solutions to preserve and promote the Phuc Giang School’s woodblocks, following their recognition in May as UNESCO World Heritage at the seventh Memory…
TransViet launches new international itineraries
TransViet, a leader in the international travel industry, has launched new tours geared towards rediscovering Europe and Southeast Asia.
Mural art revitalises central fishing village
A humble coastal village in Tam Ky city in the central province of Quang Nam has been wearing a new coat with vivid murals as part of the Korea Foundation Community Art Exchange Programme.
Xoan singing to become intangible cultural heritage of humanity
“Hat Xoan” (Xoan singing), a celebrated art form in Viet Nam’s northern province of Phu Tho, which was recorgnised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding, is expected to be recognised as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by 2017. 
Viet Nam Family Festival 2016 opens
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism opened Viet Nam Family Day 2016 on June 25. Deputy Minsiter Vuong Duy Bien attended.
World’s largest cabin cable car system inaugurated in Quang Ninh
The world’s largest cabin cable car system and the highest Sun Wheel were inaugurated at Bai Chay tourist site, Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh on June 25.
Tuyen Quang province to preserve Bau Citadel
A temple dedicated to Bau Lords has been inaugurated as the Tuyen Quang province People’s Committee preserves Bau Citadel, a national relic site.
Family culture of ethnic groups to be retraced at upcoming festival
A family culture festival of ethnic groups in the north central region will take place in the Culture Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups from June 25-26, a highlight in a series of ongoing activities in the village from June 1-30.
More caves discovered in Quang Binh
A total of 57 new caves with a combined length of over 20km have been discovered in Quang Binh central province this year by a team of explorers from the British Cave Research Association (BCRA).
Quang Ninh boost tourism cooperation with Lao, Thai partners
A June 22 meeting on tourism development among Viet Nam’s Quang Ninh province, Laos’ Luang Prabang province and Thailand’s Udon Thani province resulted in the signing of their third cooperation agreement for 2016-2017. 
Venezuela Cultural Day launched in Ha Noi
The “Venezuela Cultural Day in Ha Noi” was held on June 21 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Venezuelan Embassy in Viet Nam, aiming to introduce the landscape and culture of the South American country.
Vung Tau offers free public wifi
The Sai Gon Posts and Telecommunications Service Joint-Stock Corporation (SPT) has begun to offer free public wifi in Vung Tau City in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau.
Traditional puppet show celebrates Viet Nam and Thailand ties
A Vietnamese and Thai traditional puppet show was performed at the Ha Noi Opera House on June 18 as one of the activities celebrating 40 years of ties between the two countries (August 6, 1976-2016).
Rach Gia City opens tourism information centre
Rach Gia City in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has opened a tourism information centre on Nguyen Cong Tru Street in Vinh Thanh Ward to serve local and foreign tourists.
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