Under the decision of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently signed an extended dossier with some added criteria on Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to submit to UNESCO for recognition as a World Natural Heritage for the 2nd time.
The Da Nang authorities recently asked the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to recognise the Non Nuoc stone carving village as a national intangible cultural heritage.
(TITC) - Vietnam's largest Xoe dance was a highlight of the ceremony to announce Decision approving the Project of "Promoting Nghia Lo Town as a cultural tourism destination in the 2013-2020 period" organized by the People's Committee of Nghia Lo Town (Yen Bai Province) at Nghia Lo Town Stadium on 29th Sep. 2013
(TITC) - On 28th Sep. 2013, the People's Committee of Hai Phong City and the field evaluation mission of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, IUCN - an advisory body to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization had a meeting to evaluate Cat Ba's nomination documents.
(TITC) - From 8th Oct., the National History Museum will launch a display with the theme on "Asia - Cultural Diversity" to introduce ancient and unique artifacts from Asian countries.
An exhibition showcasing 200 photos and artifacts of women's costumes and jewellery from southern ethnic groups opened on October 1 in Phan Rang - Thap Cham city, Ninh Thuan province.
Vietnam-based Luxury Travel marks the debut of Cambodia's first high-end tour operator through a joint-venture. A new joint venture between a Vietnamese and Cambodian partner has taken place to promote quality tourism in the Kingdom of Cambodia as Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravels.asia) is set to launch "Asia Premium Travel" to promote luxury travel in the Kingdom of Cambodia as part of its expansion strategy.
The "National Great Solidarity - Vietnam Cultural Heritage" Week is scheduled to be held at the Culture-Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups in Dong Mo, Son Tay, Hanoi from November 18 to 24.
The Khmer community in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh is gearing up for the Sene Dolta, one of their biggest annual festivals scheduled for October 3-5.
Ha Long bay in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, has been listed among the world's top 10 most impressive coasts by the US's Huffington Post Magazine.
(TITC) - On 27th Sept., the Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism capacity development program (ESRT) in coordination with the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) held a cycling parade program for environment in Ha Noi aiming to respond to the World Tourism Day 2013.
(TITC) - In the framework of Lam Kinh Festival 2013, on 26th Sep.2013, at Lam Kinh historical Site in Tho Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Province, the People's Committee of Thanh Hoa Province organized the ceremony to receive the certificate recognizing Lam Kinh historical Site as a Special National Relic.