1,000th anniversary of Hanoi comes nearer, cultural projects rushed to completion
As there are only about three months left to the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi, important cultural projects are being accelerated to complete in time for the national celebration, reports the Vietnam News Agency.
Dak Lak to attend “Vietnam Festival” in Germany
The Central Highland province of Dak Lak is preparing to attend the “Vietnam Festival” in Alexanderplatz in Berlin, in Germany on August 28-29, according to the provincial Trade, Investment and…
Photo and video contest on love for Hanoi
A photo and video-clip contest “Hanoi – the city I love” is on from July 1 to September 30.
Traditional Vietnamese, Japanese foods spotlighted
Traditional dishes of Vietnamese and Japanese food will be on display at a gastronomy night, which is to be held in Hoi An Town, Quang Nam Province on July 7. The programme, co-organised by the Quang Nam Tourism Association, Hoi An Hotel and the Japan’s Institute for Human Resource Development, will spotlight dishes made by professor Iijima Yukichika, Vice Director of the Association of Global…
Vietnamese silk paintings exhibited in France
An extensive exhibition of Vietnamese silk paintings is scheduled to open in Paris in late July, said the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Binh Thuan to organize international yacht festival in October
The coastal province of Binh Thuan will organize the International Yacht Festival 2010 on October 21 to 24 at Mui Ne Beach, which will be the biggest tourism event of the province this year, a tourism official said.
Hanoi to host Arts and Handicrafts Week 2010
The Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade in coordination with the ABIX Joint Stock Company will host Arts and Handicrafts Week 2010 at the Friendship Cultural Palace in the city from August 4-9.
Farmer makes 1,000 bamboo dragons for Hanoi millennium
A farmer from northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh has devoted seven years to growing and bending 1,000 bamboo trees into the shape of flying dragons to present them for Hanoi on its millennium anniversary scheduled for October this year.
Ceramics Festival to open in Binh Duong in September
The country’s first ceramics festival will take place in Thu Dau Mot Town, Binh Duong Province from September 2-8, and is themed Ceramics of Vietnam - Tradition, Character and Development. This event, named Ceramics Festival Vietnam-Binh Duong 2010, is also meant to mark the 65th August Revolution, the National Day on September 2 and the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
International travel expo in city expected to boost CLV tourism
The organizers of the annual International Travel Expo in HCMC expect the event in September will promote tourism in the Indochina countries of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam given stronger participation than previous editions.
Historic dances to help Hanoi mark birthday
An extravaganza featuring traditional dances from the old capital city will be held in Hanoi in October to celebrate the city's 1,000th anniversary.
Global TV coverage of capital’s millennium day
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung has agreed on the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi being televised internationally, said the government office.
Hanoi to have cannon firing on millenial anniversary
The Hanoi authorities have asked the Government for its permission for making cannons and cannon balls to mark 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
HCMC to hold expo in Cambodia    (Jun 29, 2010)
HCMC to hold expo in Cambodia
Ho Chi Minh City will hold a trade, services and tourism expo in the Cambodian capital city of Phnom Penh from July 15-19.
Art performances lead up to capital’s millennium day
Hanoians will be entertained with a series of cultural and arts performances in early July, 100 days before the capital city is celebrating its millennial founding anniversary.
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