“Feeling the pulse” of Vietnam tourism
The gloomy picture of the development of the tourism industry of Vietnam has been defined at the consultation meeting on the state management of tourism recently, held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in Hanoi. How to stimulate tourism in the difficult economic context is still a difficult problem for the non-smoke industry.
In the current context of economic difficulties, tourism is considered the highlight...
Confucian teachers gather to promote calligraphic culture
More than 100 ong do (Confucian teacher) from across the country will gather in the coastal city of Vung Tau this weekend for the second Confucian Teachers Union.
According to event organiser and general director of Viet Nam Record Book Centre VietKings, Le Tran Truong An, the weekend aims to highlight Vietnamese people’s traditional fondness for learning and calligraphic culture.
There will be numerous cultural...
Cat Cat Village – the home of Mong ethnic people in Lao Cai
Located 3km from Sa Pa Town center, in Hoang Lien Son mountain foot, Cat Cat Village (San Sa Ho Commune, Sa Pa District, Lao Cai Province) is welknown destination to whom like discover unique cultures of Northwest mountainous region of Viet Nam.
The Mong ethnic people have lived in Cat Cat Village since the mid-19th century. In early 20th century, French chose the village for officials to relax. There is a beautiful waterfall...
India to promote tourism ties with Vietnam
Indian Tourism Minister Shri K Chiranjeevi has said he will work to promote tourism ties with Vietnam.
The minister made the pledge during a visit to Vietnam’s central province of Quang Nam on January 3. As part of the visit, he toured the world cultural heritage sites of My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An ancient town, according to Lao Dong (Labour) daily.
Earlier the same day, Minister Shri K Chiranjeevi attended a seminar...
Top 10 sports, culture, tourism events in 2012
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has selected 10 outstanding events in the area of culture, sports and tourism during 2012.
In the top position was the UNESCO recognition of the unique practice of worshipping Hung Kings in the northern midland province of Phu Tho as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humankind on December 6. This is the first ritual heritage in the world that has been recognised by UNESCO.
The...
Traditional Tet celebrations in Hoi An
The combination between traditional culture and modern lifestyle have created a distinction of Hoi An on Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays. Let’s experience the distinction of the old town through a homestay tour themed “Celebrating Tet holidays with Hoi An”, which has attracted a large number of visitors.
From a fairy tale
“Celebrating Tet holidays with Hoi An” homestay tour is held annually in...
Hue festival pays homage to Vietnamese crafts
The 2013 Hue Traditional Craft Festival will take place in central Thua Thien-Hue province from April 27 to May 1.
The biennial festival will draw artisans from craft villages in Thua Thien-Hue, and cities and provinces across the country. The event will showcase traditional crafts, including weaving, pottery, Hue enamel, wood and bamboo handicrafts, lacquer, embroidery and paper flowers.
A seminar looking at the role...
Culture, tourism and trade week begins in Lam Dong
A Culture, Tourism and Trade Exchange Week is taking place in Da Lat, Lam Dong province in the Central Highlands from December 30 to January 5.
The event is just one of the activities celebrating the 120 th anniversary of the resort city of Da Lat.
A trade fair with more than 250 stands is held with the participation of over 100 enterprises from Central and Central Highland provinces, including Lam Dong, Binh Dinh, Ninh...
Mekong Delta resort provides kitsch fun by reliving the past
If you visit the Mekong Delta, leave the boisterous atmosphere of the busy floating markets behind and go to My Khanh Tourism Village.
Located in Can Tho City, on the route between Cai Rang and Phong Dien floating markets, the village offers rich gardens of more than 20 kinds of fruit interwoven with a system of bungalows, as well as ancient houses.
Pointing to a 100-year-old traditional house, Pham Minh Sang, vice...
Mong Village – an attractive culture and hot mineral tourism destination
Like as smooth melody of Thai folk song “Inh la oi”, Northwestern mountainous scenery is very majestic and charming, especially the way to Mong Village (Hua La Commune, Son La City, Son La Province).
When visiting the village, tourists will be immediately attracted by the distinctive scenery constituted of spectacular mountains and rivers. The different mountains form a stunning range that resembles a dragon embracing...
