New series celebrates Hanoi’s 1,000th anniversary
A TV series on the history of Hanoi will start shooting in December to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
Culture exchange Festival of Vietnamese different ethnic groups and areas
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has approved the final scenario “Culture exchange Festival of Vietnamese different ethnic groups and areas” to be performed in the 1000th Thang Long…
Hanoi to host flower festival
Hanoi to host flower festival    (Jun 21, 2010)
A flower festival will be organised this summer in the Hanoi’s ancient Thang Long Imperial City to mark the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long- Hanoi.
Spain to host “Dragon” concert in Hanoi
The Spanish embassy in Hanoi will hold a concert in early October to mark the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi and the European country’s National Day.
Hanoi introduces five tours to craft villages
Hanoi ’s Department of Industry and Trade is putting together five tours of the city’s traditional craft villages to mark the 1,000 th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
Hanoi’s tourist festival scheduled for October
The Thang Long-Hanoi International Tourism Festival will run from October 2-5 at the Bao Son Paradise Theme Park. At a meeting with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on June 10, Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Ngo Thi Thanh Hang said that the event is not only part of National Tourism Year but will also celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
World Food Festival promotes Vietnamese cuisine
Vietnam will host the World Food Festival for the first time in the southern coastal city of Vung Tau in July, providing a great opportunity for the country to promote its traditional cuisine.
Fruit Festival opens in Ben Tre
The 10th safe fruit and agricultural products festival opened in Cho Lach District, Ben Tre Province on June 12.
Hue Festival hosts many diverse unique events
The Hue Festival 2010 has stepped into its fifth day with a range of diverse and unique activities, including a science festival, street performances, a “Royal Palace by Night” event and a fashion show of “Ao dai”, Vietnam’s traditional long dress. On June 8, Hue’s first ever Science Festival began, organised jointly by Hue’s University of Medicine, the Italian Embassy, Sassari University from Italy, Queensland…
Hue Festival gets ready to open tomorrow
The Hue Festival 2010 will open at Ngo Mon Square in Hue City at 8 p.m. on June 10 with all preparations complete, according to the organizers. The festival themed Cultural Heritage with Integration and Development aims to mark the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi and promises visitors a colorful, animated ambiance with hundreds of outstanding cultural and tourism programs by many famous local and…
Mekong Delta week to raise region's profile
The first-ever Mekong Delta Week in HCMC will aim to raise the profile of the region's trade, investment and tourism among local investors, residents and expatriates from June10-14.
Phnom Penh to host Vietnam-Cambodia trade fair
The Vietnam-Cambodia Trade, Services and Tourism Fair will take place in the Kohl Pitch International Exhibition Centre in Phnom Penh in Cambodia from July 15-19. The event has been jointly organised by the Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotions Centre (ITPC) and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Colourful, traditional Hue festival on the go
Hue Festival 2010 kicked off in the central city of Hue on June 5 with a grand, colourful ceremony at Ngo Mon Square and an artistic performance rich of traditional musical genres. The festival began with a dance with flags by more than 100 children and artists, featuring impressively the voyage of the transfer of the capital city from Hoa Lu (Ninh Binh) to Thang…
Southern Fruit Festival kicks off in HCMC
A fruit parade marked the start of Southern Fruit Festival at the Suoi Tien Cultural Tourist Park in Ho Chi Minh City on June 1. The festival is expected to help promote the potential for fresh fruit of Vietnam, especially of the southern region, contributing to upholding the unique culture of the country and promoting the image of Ho Chi Minh City as a tourist…
Long Bien Festival 2010 - expat’s gift to Hanoi
Following the success of the Memories of Long Bien Bridge Festival 2009, Nguyen Nga, an overseas Vietnamese living in France, is busy completing her final preparations for the Long Bien Festival 2010 to mark the 1,000th birthday of Thang Long-Hanoi.
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