An exhibition of Vietnamese folk art opened on December 3 in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, introducing the nation’s unique types of traditional art.
Thua Thien-Hue leads other provinces and cities in attracting tourists, said the Director of the Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Phan Tien Dung.
Ha Tinh Province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism on November 26 received eight historical documents of the Nguyen dynasty as gifts from 75-year-old Tran Sy Manh in Tan Loc commune, Loc Ha District.
The Long Bien Bridge Festival opens on November 20 with more events and performers than ever, according to festival founder and organiser Nguyen Nga. Nga, an overseas Vietnamese living in France , is busy completing final preparations for the festival, to be entitled Dragon Bridge.
Viet Nam's rapid urbanisation during the past several years has produced many benefits, but one of the drawbacks has been the growing threat that modernisation poses to the nation's heritage.
With its distinctive culture, beautiful natural scenery and affordable attractions, Viet Nam has emerged as one of the top destinations for travellers in the next two years from Thailand, Australia, Japan and Singapore, according to a survey.
The central coastal city of Nha Trang will host the fourth VinaCapital Hong Kong-Vietnam International Yacht Race from October 20-24. The race is expected to draw more than 200 contestants from Hong Kong , Singapore , the Philippines , Australia , New Zealand and several European and American nations.
A ceremony to honour outstanding entrepreneurs of the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi was held at the Do Temple in Tu Son town, Bac Ninh province, on September 27.