Giong Festival at Phu Dong Temple
The Giong Festival of Phu Dong and Soc temples which has officially been recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by the UNESCO since November 2010, is held annually from the seventh to the ninth days of the fourth lunar month in order to commemorate the mythical hero Saint Giong at Phu Dong temple in Gia Lam District (his birth place) and from the sixth to the eighth days of the first lunar month at Soc Temple in Soc…
Culture and Tourism Week scheduled next month in Quang Binh
A series of cultural and sporting events will greet tourists during Culture and Tourism Week 2011 beginning on June 5 in the central province of Quang Binh.
Southern Land Food Festival 2011
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will coordinate with the representative agency of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in HCM City, the Ho…
US ballroom dance group tours    (May 11, 2011)
US ballroom dance group tours
The highly acclaimed Ballroom Dance Company from the US's Brigham Young University will make their first appearance in Viet Nam on Friday, May 13th 2011.
Phu Yen to host ASEAN traditional music festival
The 2011 ASEAN traditional music festival will be held in Tuy Hoa city in the south central coastal province of Phu Yen from June 23-26.
Sea Festival in tribute to Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands
Many activities will be targeted towards Truong Sa Islands, including a photograph exhibition, a seminar on Truong Sa, art performances and using coffee beans to make a map of Truong Sa.
National Traditional Boat Racing 2011
In response to National Tourism Year 2011 in the south-central coast provinces with the theme “Exotic Beaches & Islands”, the national traditional boat racing 2011 officially take place in Mui Ne, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province from May 7th to May 12th 2011.
European Days kicks off nationwide on Saturday
Thirty lacquer paintings exhibited at Hanoi-based Goethe Institute on Saturday will open the ‘Europe Days’ to be held in Hanoi, HCMC and Can Tho this month.
Many activities for sea festival in Nha Trang
Khanh Hoa Province authorities have approved a program for the Sea Festival scheduled for June 11 to 15 in the tourism city of Nha Trang, including cultural activities, art performances, sports, and tourism promotion.
Cham cultural events arranged to mark holidays
To celebrate the national holidays, the managing board of the Po Sha Nu Towers in Phan Thiet City will host Cham cultural performances to serve local and foreign tourists alike.
Halong tourism week promises attractions
The northern province of Quang Ninh has invested VND138 billion (USD6.6 million) in building an outdoor art laser light stage, which will make its debut at the coastal area of Halong Bay on the night of May 2.
Colorful cultural activities in Cham Cultural Exhibition Center
The Cham Cultural Exhibition Center in Phan Hiep Commune, Bac Binh District, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province will host a series of cultural festivities from April 29 to May 1.
Maritime festival to be held in Hai Phong
The Haiphong Tourism Festival 2011 will be held at Do Son Tourist Site from April 30 to May 2 with diverse activities to promote the city’s tourism and to move toward National Tourism Year 2013 in the northern port city.
Thua Thien-Hue to host National Tourism Year 2012
The National Tourism Year 2012 themed “Hue-Ancient capital city-New experiences” will be held in central Thua Thien-Hue Province. The event is expected to promote Vietnam’s tourism products and cultural heritages, attract more foreign tourists and boost domestic tourism.
Italy to showcase arts, culture
The Italian Embassy in Hanoi will launch a programme to promote the culture and lifestyle of the Mediterranean country in Vietnam. The programme will include 14 events during 2011 covering music, dance, architecture, literature and cinema.
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