An exhibition of 140 outstanding paintings by Vietnamese children aged between 6 and 14 is being held in Paris from January 5-31.
Archaeologists from the Archaeology Institute and the museum of central province of Khanh Hoa have discovered more than 2,000 objects dating back to 2,000-2,500 years ago at the Vinh Yen archaeological site in Van Ninh District.
Among the most valuable artefacts left by the Nguyen Dynasty is King Tu Duc’s gravestone, with an engraving by the king in which he takes a critical look at himself.
After four days, the closing ceremony of Dalat Flower Festival 2010 with theme “flower street and wine†took place on January 4.
Millions of visitors come to Vietnam every year to eat. Concerned about loosing traditional dishes, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) kicked off a three-day cooking contest on January 5 at the Ho Tay Water Park.
Kitchen and medical equipment that was used to serve President Ho Chi Minh during the 15 years he lived and worked at the Presidential Palace have been put on display at the President Ho Chi Minh Memorial Area in Hanoi.
Almost 3 million locals and foreigners flocked to Hoan Kiem Lake to join a flower festival, the 2nd of its kind in Hanoi, which was held from December 30 to January 3.
A Vietnamese calligraphy exhibition featuring works from Buddhist monks from HCMC and Central Highlands provinces closed on January 4 at the Dalat Flower Festival 2010.
A traditional Vietnamese cookery competition will take place in Hanoi from January 5-9, 2010.
The central city of Danang on January 2 welcomed 600 foreign tourists who arrived on board the Azamara Quest Ship.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism organised a ceremony to receive the first 360 foreign tourists in 2010 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport on January 1.
Many festivals together with entertainment activities were held in Hanoi, HCMC and other localities nationwide to greet New Year 2010.