Mountains eager for Hanoi’s millennium anniversary

The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai will open a week of culture and tourism on May 29 to join the entire nation in preparation for Hanoi’s millennium anniversary which is four months ahead. Tran Huu Son, Director of the Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, highlighted an open horse racing for the entire [...]  Detail

Firework to be set off to mark Uncle Ho’s 120th birthday

Firework will be set off as part of the Sen Village Festival 2010 to mark Uncle Ho’s 120th birthday in his home province of Nghe An in central Vietnam, on May 15. According to Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Cao Dang Vinh, the festival 2010, which is named after President [...]  Detail

International cuisine festival to open in Ba Ria-Vung Tau

The World Culture and Cuisine Festival 2010 will take place in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau from May 21-25. According to organisers, 50 countries have so far registered to participate in the large festival that features not only the cuisine but also the culture of those countries. Also, visitors will have a chance [...]  Detail

Japan’s contemporary fine arts to be introduced in Vietnam

An exhibition of Japanese contemporary fine arts will be held for the first time in Hanoi, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City from May 14-15. The exhibition, themed “Journey to the Future: Fine Arts – New Generation of Japan”, will be organised by the Japan Foundation to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi. On display will [...]  Detail

Hue to host Buddhist culture week this month

The Week of Buddhist Culture 2010 will be held in the ancient capital of Hue from May 16-22 in the lead up to the millennial anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi. During the week, that is also aimed at celebrating Buddha’s 2554 birthday, a range of events will take place, including an exhibition showcasing close to 100 [...]  Detail

Ponagar Festival opens in Khanh Hoa

The Goddess Ponagar Festival 2010 opened in Nha Trang City of the central province of Khanh Hoa on May 5 or the 22nd day of the third lunar month, attracting more than 5,000 pilgrims of 100 delegations from surrounding provinces. At the opening ceremony, various traditional dances of Cham people were performed to honour the [...]  Detail

Satsuki festival to take place in Hanoi for first time

The Japanese Satsuki Festival will take place in the capital city of Hanoi for the first time. The two-day event, starting on May 8, will include Yosakoi dances performed by four famous Japanese troupes and seven Vietnamese troupes, tea making, sword performances, Japanese cuisine and traditional games. Several Vietnamese and Japanese firms in healthcare, foodstuffs [...]  Detail

Festival promotes lagoon tourism in Hue

The tourism and fisheries potential of Southeast Asia’s largest lagoon, Tam Giang, was highlighted at a festival organised by Quang Dien District in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on May 1 and 2, 2010. The two-day festival was named Song Nuoc Tam Giang (Water and Waves of Tam Giang). Locals and visitors participating in the festival [...]  Detail

Quang Ninh hosts most beautiful bays conference

The sixth annual conference of the World’s Most Beautiful Bays Club was held in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 30. Representatives from 30 member bays attended the event, discussing the environment and pollution control. They also discussed a strategy on the club’s development, focusing on promoting their image, raising public awareness on protection [...]  Detail

Island ceremony honours dead sailors

An annual worshipping ceremony dedicated to dead sailors was organised on Ly Son Island, in the central province of Quang Ngai on April 28. The ceremony aims to pay tribute to naval men who died while serving to protect the Truong Sa (Spratly) and Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelagos during the reign of Nguyen lords and [...]  Detail

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