Golden Tourism Week to be launched in Hue relic site
A “Golden Tourism Week”, the third of its kind this year, will take place in the Hue relic site, a UNESCO-recognised World Heritage, in the central Thua Thien-Hue province from December 25-31. 
Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2017
(TITC) - Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2017 (DIFF 2017) with the theme “Shining Marble Mountains” will take place for two months, from 29 April to 24 June 2017 with…
Pho with beef meatballs among best street foods in Asia
Pho bo vien thap cam (Vietnamese noodle soup with mixed beef meatballs) in Ho Chi Minh City has been described as the best street food in Asia by Australia’s Traveller…
UNESCO recognises Vietnamese belief in Mother Goddesses
The Practices related to the Vietnamese belief in Mother Goddesses of the three Realms has been officially recognised by UNESCO as an intangble cultural heritage of humanity.
Dak Nong seeks UNESCO’s recognition of volcanic cave system
The Central Highlands province of Dak Nong is surveying the volcanic cave system in Krong No district to compile a dossier seeking UNESCO’s recognition as a global geopark.
Can Tho gears up for 6th Southern cake festival
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho is preparing for the sixth Southern traditional cake festival which is scheduled to take place from April 6-9, 2017.
Bahamas-flagged luxury liner docks in Thua Thien-Hue
Luxury liner Ovation of the Seas, carrying nearly 4,100 tourists and 1,600 crewmembers, anchored in Chan May port, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on November 25, beginning their tour of Hue, Hoi An and Da Nang. 
“Vietnamese sacred animals” exhibition kicks off
An exhibition, themed “Vietnamese Sacred Animals” showcasing over 200 images and objects opens today in Ha Noi, as part of activities to mark 12th anniversary of the Viet Nam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23).
Japan to open first tourism office in Viet Nam
The first representative office of the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) will be established in Ha Noi following a decision by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Egyptian TV channel live broadcasts Viet Nam’s culture
The Egyptian Nile TV Channel featured Viet Nam’s world heritage sites and cultural celebrities recognised by UNESCO in its 30-minute live coverage on November 19.
Khmer celebrate Ok Om Bok festival
Ok Om Bok Festival, also called the Festival of Worshipping the Moon, took place in the Ao Ba Om (Ba Om Pond) relic site in the southern province of Tra Vinh.
Exhibition honours icons of Vietnamese sculpture
An ongoing exhibition of sculptural and architectural works across the city kicked off with an awards ceremony at the Ha Noi Museum last week.
Ninh Binh strives to become safe, friendly destination
The Department of Tourism, Sports and Culture of northern Ninh Binh province held a conference on tourism management on November 8 to discuss making Ninh Binh a safe and friendly destination.
Bali tourism (Indonesia) introduced in Viet Nam
(TITC) – On 25 October 2016, in Ha Noi, the Indonesian Embassy in Viet Nam held a workshop with the theme “Denpasar-Bali Tourism Gathering” to promote Bali tourism.
Xoe dance dossier for UNESCO recognition prepared
The Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism and the People’s Committee of Yen Bai province on October 26 jointly held a conference to build a national dossier on Xoe dance of Thai ethnic people to submit for UNESCO recognition as an intangible heritage of humanity.
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