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Special features of Soc Trang’s Khmer culture (Jul 06, 2023)

Khmer is one of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. The Khmer live in the southern region, mainly in Soc Trang province. They have developed a rich cultural tradition including clothing, art, architecture, music, dance, festivals, and religion.

Khmer culture at Xiem Can pagoda (Jun 12, 2020)

The Xiem Can Pagoda in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu has attracted many visitors with its splendid beauty and great hospitality of the local people.

Khmer culture, sports, tourism festival slated for November (Sep 27, 2017)

The seventh Khmer Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival will be held in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu from November 11-19, according to the organising board.

10th Khmer Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival to kick off in Kien Giang (Oct 14, 2016)

(TITC) – The 10th Khmer Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival will be held from 12 – 15 November 2016 in Go Quao Town, Go Quao District, Kien Giang Province.

Khmer culture on display in Ha Noi (Aug 09, 2016)

Several cultural events are running at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Ha Noi until August 31 that depict ethnic Khmer people’s lives in southern Viet Nam.

Kien Giang festival honours Khmer culture (Nov 26, 2015)

A festival is taking place in the southern province of Kien Giang to honour the vibrant traditional culture and custom of local Khmer ethnic people.

Cam Ranh International Airport project in the pipeline (Nov 19, 2008)

The Prime Minister has agreed to allow the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) to select foreign consultants to do planning for development of Cam Ranh International Airport.

Highlights

News

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Events

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