Training course on Green Lotus Sustainable Tourism Label in Ha Noi
(TITC) - In the framework of Viet Nam International Travel Mart VITM Ha Noi 2015, on 4 April, in Ha Noi, Hotel Department (Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism – VNAT) in collaboration with Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism Capacity Development Program funded by EU (EU Project) organized a training course for officials in Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Northern mountainous region’s provinces and Ha Noi on evaluation criteria and issue of Green Lotus Sustainable Tourism Label,…
Thanh Hoa – A land to connect world heritages in 2015
Thanh Hoa, an ancient land, is renowned for its Dong Son culture. The province has been selected to host the 2015 National Tourism Year with the theme ‘Connecting World Heritage’.
Hoang Sa tribute rituals held in Quang Ngai
The Feast and Commemoration Festival for Hoang Sa (Paracel) flotilla soldiers (Le khao le the linh Hoang Sa) was held in An Hai Communal Temple, Ly Son Island, the central…
Da Nang launches Quan The Am festival
An annual Quan The Am (Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva) festival was opened at Ngu Hanh Son (the Marble Mountains), a popular tourist destination in central Da Nang City, on the night of April 5.
Tay Thien festival attracts visitors
The 2015 Tay Thien Festival, a large festival in the north, kicked off on April 3 (the fifteenth day of the second lunar month) in Dai Dinh Commune, Tam Dao District, Vinh Phuc Province, attracting a large number of visitors.
Art performance in response to National Tourism Year held
Nearly 300 artists from northern central provinces and central Quang Nam and Binh Phuoc provinces participated in a traditional performance on April 4 in response to the National Tourism Year 2015 held in the central province of Thanh Hoa.
Flower street portrays Thanh Hoa as land of heritage
Le Loi street in the central province of Thanh Hoa is decked out in flowers to herald the 2015 National Tourism Year that has the theme “Connecting World Heritage”.
Southern Coconut Cuisine Festival in Ben Tre Province
(TITC) - In the framework of Ben Tre Coconut Festival 2015 with the theme “Ben Tre Coconut – Integration and Development”, from 7 to 13 April 2015, in Hoang Lam Statue Park (Hung Vuong Street, Ward 5, Ben Tre City), the Southern Coconut Cuisine Festival will take place to introduce typical dishes of Southern localities, especially dishes made from coconut.
Japanese cherry blossom festival to take place at Thang Long royal citadel
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has agreed to organize a Japanese cherry blossom festival 2015 on April 11th-12th at the Thang Long royal citadel in Ha Noi.
Thanh Hoa actively prepares for the opening week of National Tourism Year 2015
(TITC) - On 23 March 2015, in Ha Noi, the leaders of Thanh Hoa’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism had the meeting with the leaders of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) to report the preparation of the opening week of National Tourism Year 2015 – Thanh Hoa (from 3 to 10 April 2015). The event organized by Ministry of Culture, Sports and…
Ho Chi Minh City tourism day kicks off
The 11th HCM City Tourism Day 2015, themed "Impression of World Heritage in Viet Nam", kicked off on March 26 at Zone B, September 23 Park in the city's District 1.
Folk Cake Festival to be held in Can Tho
The fourth Southern Folk Cake Festival will be organised from April 27 to May 1 at the Tan An Communal House in Can Tho City's Cai Khe Islet.
Da Nang celebrates 40th anniversary of liberation
A series of activities are being held in the central city of Da Nang to mark 40 years since its liberation (March 29, 1975-2015), according to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Traditional arts programme to be held at IPU 132
A concert with Vietnamese traditional musical instruments is scheduled to be held on March 28 at the National Assembly House in Ha Noi to welcome delegates attending the 132nd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-132) Assembly.
Japanese cherry blossom festival to open in Ha Long
The 2015 Ha Long Japanese cherry blossom festival themed “Peace – prosperity – cooperation and development” will be held from April 2-5 in Ha Long City, northern Quang Ninh Province.
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