Major events

Ly Son festival expected to lure visitors (Apr 23, 2013)

Many domestic and international tourist delegations have registered to join the Hoang Sa Soldier Feast and Commemoration Festival on central Quang Ngai province's Ly Son Island from April 25-29.

Vietnam Ethnic Groups Cultural Day opens (Apr 22, 2013)

A wide range of activities to mark the Vietnam Ethnic Groups Cultural Day got underway at the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Culture and Tourism Village, Son Tay Town, Hanoi on April…

Visitors flock to Mai An Tiem festival in Thanh Hoa (Apr 22, 2013)

The traditional Mai An Tiem Festival officially opened on April 20 (the 11th day of the third lunar month) at the Mai An Tiem's Temple in Nga Phu Commune, Nga…

Festival celebrates Bach Dang victory (Apr 18, 2013)

The 2013 Bach Dang Festival officially kicked off in Quang Yen Town, Quang Ninh Province on April 16 and is attracting a large number of visitors from across the country.

Khmer culture, sports, and tourism festival opens (Apr 17, 2013)

The 2013 Culture, Sports, and Tourism Festival of Khmer people got underway in the southern province of An Giang on April 15, attracting thousands of local people of Kinh, Hoa and Cham ethnic groups.

Commemoration ceremony held for nation's legendary ancestors (Apr 16, 2013)

A grand ceremony to commemorate the death anniversary of Lac Long Quan and Au Co, the nation's legendary father and mother, who are believed to lay the very first ground for the formation of the Vietnamese nation, was held in the northern midland Phu Tho province on April 15.

Vietnam-Japan Spring Festival slated for April 20-21 (Apr 15, 2013)

The 2013 Vietnam-Japan Spring Festival will be held in Hanoi from April 20-21, as part of activities to celebrate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Quang Nam Heritage Festival to take place in June (Apr 11, 2013)

A heritage festival will be held in central Quang Nam province from June 22-26 in a bid to boost tourism in the region and country.

2013 Ha Long Carnival to be held (Apr 11, 2013)

The 2013 Ha Long Carnival themed â"Quang Ninh's Colours - Integration and Spread" will be held at Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh province on April 27.

First UNESCO heritage festival to arrive in Lam Dong province (Apr 11, 2013)

The first ever Viet Nam - ASEAN UNESCO Heritage festival held in Viet Nam is expected to arrive in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong at the end of the year.

Hue to host 5th Traditional Craft Festival (Apr 10, 2013)

The fifth Traditional Craft Festival will be held in central Hue city from April 27 to May 1, aiming at promoting the development of traditional crafts and craft villages as well as the tourism industry.

Quang Nam Heritage Itinerary Festival 2013 (Apr 09, 2013)

The first edition of the Quang Nam Heritage Itinerary Festival in 2013 is scheduled to take place throughout Quang Nam province from June 14 to 17, 2013.

2013 Sa Pa in the Cloud Festival to open in late April (Apr 08, 2013)

The 2013 Sa Pa in the Cloud Festival will take place from April 26 to May 5, according to the district People's Committee.

Festival commemorates peasant hero in Dien Bien (Apr 08, 2013)

A festival commemorating the 224th death anniversary of peasant hero Hoang Cong Chat opened in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien on April 4.

HCM City Tourism Festival underway (Apr 05, 2013)