Guangdong art troupe to perform in Vietnam
A 43-member art troupe from Guangdong province of China will make a performance tour of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from June 16-20.
Website promotes Vietnam in France
First launched in March 2010, the website Internet Cap-Vietnam (http://www.cap-vietnam.com) has become an important way to promote the country’s image to the world.
Over 3 million tourists flock to Hue Festival
More than 3 million visitors, including 28,596 foreigners from 92 countries and territories around the world, flocked to the Hue Festival 2010, which was held from June 5-13, said a…
8 records set at Hue Festival 2010
The Vietnam Record Book has recognized 8 new records set during the eventful nine-day Hue Festival 2010.
Vietnamese cuisine attracts visitors at fair in Belgium
Vietnam is one of 29 countries to participate in annual Asia-Pacific Women Association (APWA) Bazaar held in Brussels, Belgium on June 12.
A Vietnam-China cultural exchange was held in Hanoi on June 12 to mark the friendship year between the two countries and the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
Japan shows contemporary art works
As many as 42 contemporary art works made their debut in Vietnam at an exhibition opened on June 12 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Tourism body to select channels for new publicity programs
The executive committee of the National Tourism Action Program will select international television channels this week to promote the culture and tourism image of the country worldwide, an official said.
Cuba brings traditional music to northern audiences
Cuba’s traditional music band Los Tradicionales will offer northern audiences their performances after taking part in the Hue Festival 2010.
Hue Festival - reclaimation journey programme draws thousands
Tens of thousands of people from Hue City and surrounding areas as well as tourists on June 10 joined a programme named “Hanh Trinh Mo Coi” which presents the nation’s journey to reclaim the lands in the south of the country from the 10th century to 1945.
Traditional offering ritual takes place in Hue
The Nam Giao offering ritual, part of the Hue Festival 2010, took place on Nam Giao esplanade in the central city of Hue on the June 9 evening.
British Council helps improve festival management
A training course on festival management and organisation, the second of its kind organised by the British Council in Vietnam, will be held in the ancient imperial city of Hue from June 10-13.
Hanoi, China’s Chengdu increase tourism cooperation
A memorandum of understanding on tourism cooperation between Hanoi and Chengdu City of China’s Sichuan Province was signed in the capital city on June 9.
Aussie's lens captures country's momentum
An exhibition providing a unique view of Vietnam through the lens of an Australian photographer is on view in Hanoi until July 5
Five-star cruiser liner welcomed in HCMC
Saigontourist Travel Service Company welcomed five-star cruiser liner SuperStar Virgo with 3,188 passengers and crew on board, mostly from Singapore, Malaysia and Australia, on June 8. This is the first time in a year the ship has visited Vietnam.
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