Golden statues of Saint Giong makes debut
Two golden statues of Saint Giong, part of a project on casting 60 statues to mark the 60th anniversary of the Capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2014) were inaugurated at a ceremony held at Ha Noi Opera House in Ha Noi on August 19.  
Some 30 clubs to join national Ca tru festival
A national Ca tru (ceremonial singing) festival will be organised in Ha Noi from August 26 – 29 with the participation of nearly 30 Ca tru clubs from 12 provinces…
Ha Noi to attach plates to historic revolutionary relics
The Ha Noi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will attach plates of historical and revolutionary significance in the 1946-1954 period to 15 relics to welcome the 60 anniversary of…
Ha Noi to host ASEAN unity week
The ASEAN great unity week themed ‘One Vision, One Identity, One Community’ is scheduled to take place at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Ha Noi from November 18-23, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST).
Thang Long citadel welcomes over 70,000 visitors
The Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO-recognised World Cultural Heritage site, in Ha Noi capital city has so far this year welcomed more than 70,000 local and international visitors.
Ao Dai festival marks 60th anniversary of Hanoi's liberation
A festival featuring 250 Ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dresses) designed by well-known designers will be held in Hanoi in October.
Activities to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the capital’s liberation
A wide range of activities will be held to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954 – 2014), according to an announcement made by Hanoi municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism on July 29.
Nghe An opens Culture, Food and Tourism Festival
The Culture, Food and Tourism Festival of North Central region opened at Binh Minh square, Cua Lo town, Nghe An province on July 25, attracting 32 businesses from Viet Nam, Laos and Thailand.
World heritage in Japan to be introduced in Hanoi
A photo exhibition entitled “World Heritage in Japan” will be held at the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Hanoi from July 26 to August 9.
National Ca tru Singing Festival 2014
(TITC) - According to Decision No.1564/QD-BVHTTDL dated 27 May 2014 of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MOCST), National Ca tru Singing Festival 2014 will be held in August 2014 in Ha Noi by Viet Nam National Academy of Music in cooperation with concerned organizations.
Exhibition highlights Viet Nam’s sea and island sovereignty
A collection of 55 lacquer, oil and silk paintings and sculptures are being showcased by the Indochina College of Fine Arts at an exhibition on Viet Nam’s sovereignty over sea and islands which opened in Hanoi on July 22.
Ha Noi in top five budget-friendly cities globally
Ha Noi has been cited as one of the top five most budget-friendly destinations for a short getaway excursion for two people, according to a recent survey by TripAdvisor - the world’s largest tourism website.
Tourism promotion programme launched
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho Anh Tuan has approved a plan to implement urgent measures to boost trade promotion in some key markets.
“Pho” added to Merriam-Webster dictionary
A well-known American dictionary, Merriam-Webster, has announced more than 150 new words and definitions for 2014, including the Vietnamese word “Pho”.
Xep Beach - a sleeping beauty in Phu Yen
Xep Beach in Phu Yen Province is highly recommended as a destination for tourists who want to admire the beauty of a long sandy beach that shines and stretches between two large rock mountain ranges protruding to the sea.