Cultural festival of ethnic groups in central Viet Nam opens
On May 17th, in the central city of Vinh, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism coordinated with Nghe An provincial People’s Committee to open the cultural festival of ethnic minority groups in central Viet Nam.
Queen Mother’s rickshaw to be displayed in Hue
A rickshaw used by Queen Mother Tu Minh, mother of King Thanh Thai (1879-1954) will be display at Dien Tho Palace in Hue royal citadel, Thua Thien-Hue province, on April…
Folk Cake Festival to be held in Can Tho
The fourth Southern Folk Cake Festival will be organised from April 27 to May 1 at the Tan An Communal House in Can Tho City's Cai Khe Islet.
Bai Choi singing seeks World Heritage status
The Prime Minister has authorised the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to prepare application documents proposing the traditional singing Bai Choi to be declared a piece of World Intangible Cultural Heritage .
Vi and Giam Folk Songs of Nghe Tinh - Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
(TITC) - Vi and Giam folk songs of Nghe Tinh occupy an important position in the cultural and spiritual life of people of Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces (abbreviated as Nghe Tinh). This is a type of art that has long lasting life, imbued character and manner of Nghe Tinh people and is the precious heritage in Vietnamese cultural treasure.
National Tourism Year 2015 to spotlight world heritage
Viet Nam’s National Tourism Year 2015 themed “Connecting world heritage” will be launched in the central province of Thanh Hoa on April 3, the provincial People’s Committee announced at the March 12 press conference.A
The meeting to prepare for activities of VNAT in VITM – Ha Noi 2015
(TITC) - To prepare for activities of Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in Viet Nam International Travel Mart VITM – Ha Noi 2015, on 4 March 2015, in Ha Noi, VNAT organized a meeting to consent VNAT’s booth design and organization in the mart.
Hai Au Aviation offers promotional fares
The Hai Au Aviation Joint Stock Company (JSC) has launched a special promotion offering ‘zero fare’ airfares, as part of activities to welcome the Lunar New Year and on the occasion of the Ho Chi Minh City – Phan Thiet route is being opened.
Moc Chau blanketed in white blossoms
It is that time of the year again in Moc Chau Plateau, the northwestern province of Son La, where hills and valleys are dyed in plum blossoms’ white.
Incentive tours for visitors to Hoi An
The central city of Hoi An plans to attract around 2 million visitors, including more than 1 million foreigners this year.
Ha Noi restores 82 doctoral steles at Temple of Literature
Ha Noi authorities are restoring 82 stone tablets recording the royal examinations held under the Le-Mac dynasties (1442-1779) placed at Van Mieu (the Temple of Literature) and Quoc Tu Giam (Viet Nam’s first national university).
Nation celebrates unique heritage in Ninh Binh Province
The Trang An complex in the northern province of Ninh Binh received a certificate from UNESCO certificate officially recognising it as a combined natural and cultural World Heritage site at a grand ceremony on January 23.
Hoi An Ancient Town to offer free admission during Tet holiday
Visitors will be offered free admission to Hoi An Ancient Town in Quang Nam Province and some other related tourism destinations from February 18 to 21, on the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet).
Ninh Binh organizes many activities to honor Trang An Landscape Complex
(TITC) - From 22 to 24 January 2015, in Ninh Binh City and districts of Gia Vien, Hoa Lu (Ninh Binh Province), many activities will be organized to honor Trang An Landscape Complex, the highlight of which is the certificate receiving ceremony for Trang An as World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site.
Vietnam Airlines to start services from Heathrow Airport
The representative office of Vietnam Airlines in the UK on January 13 announced that the firm will provide its services at Heathrow Airport’s T4 Terminal instead of Gatwick Airport from March 31.