Ha Noi hosts 3rd International Puppetry Festival
The 3rd International Puppetry Festival is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from September 2-9, attracting the participation of Vietnamese and foreign art troupes all over the world.
Sword skills on show in Hoi An
Sword skills on show in Hoi An   (Jul 18, 2012)
Japanese artists will demonstrate a traditional sword performance at the Japanese Bridge in the annual Hoi An-Japan Cultural Festival next month.
Viet Nam promotes tourism in UK
(TITC) - As scheduled, from 5 - 8 November 2012, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in collaboration with Vietnam Airlines will participate in World Travel Market 2012 (WTM…
National drama festival kicks off in Hue
Twenty priva"te and State-run art troupes from across the country are taking part in the 2012 National Professional Drama Festival, which opened in Hue city on July 14.
Vietnam Summer Festival in UK attracts foreign visitors
The Vietnam Summer Festival was held in London on July 14 to introduce Vietnam's unique culture to the British people and foreign visitors coming to the city for the upcoming Summer Olympics.
Old Quarter exhibitions promote traditional crafts
A series of installation arts exhibitions are being held in the capital city to depict the lasting cultural value and economic vitality of traditional crafts in Hanoi's Old Quarter.
Hoi An-Japan cultural exchange next month
The 2012 Hoi An-Japan cultural exchange will take place from August 24-26 in Hoi An ancient town, according to the Hoi An Center for Culture and Sports in the central province of Quang Nam.
Hanoi vies with city to host int'l tourism expo
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has approved Hanoi to host the International Tourism Expo (ITE) Vietnam, better known as ITE HCMC, next year and recommended the capital and HCMC take turn to organize this tourism event. However, the HCMC Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, creator and organizer of the event, has shown strong opposition to the decision.
Sports, tourism film fest names winner
The documentary Arieu Ping of the Pa Co, a film on the traditional festival of the Pa Co ethnic group, won the first prize in the category of documentaries, sports broadcasts and promotional films at the closing ceremony of the sixth Festival of International Tourism and Sports Cinema and Television, held at the Ha Noi Opera House on Saturday.
Quang Tri hosts National Traditional Boat Races
More than 200 athletes across the country are taking part in the National Traditional Boat Races that opened on the Thach Han River in Quang Tri on July 8.
Affirming Viet Nam sea tourism brand
(TITC) - People's Committee of Khanh Hoa Province has just submitted organization project of Viet Nam international sea tourism fair 2013 to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. According to the project, the fair will be held from 6- 8 June 2013 at Diamond Bay Resort (Phuoc Dong Commune, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province). This event is a part of Nha Trang Sea…
Sports, tourism film fest opens
The sixth Vietnam International Federation of Cinema and Television Sports (FICTS) Festival officially opened on July 4 at Hanoi Opera House to introduce films on sport and tourism.
Cuisine festival honours central specialties
A cuisine festival opened in the central city of Hue on June 28, featuring specialties of the central region.
HCM City hosts int'l tourism expo
Ho Chi Minh City will host an international tourism exposition targeting customers at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre from September 13 to 15.
Cuisine Festival in Central Region to be organized
In the framework of the National Tourism Year of the North - Central - Hue 2012 Cuisine Festival in Central Region will be held by Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism, Viet Nam Hotel Association and the Thua Thien Hue Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism at Hue Sports Centre from June 28-July 1.
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