Category: News
MICE tourism is reaping rewards for city firms
Local travel firms have already achieved extraordinary results in the MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention, Exhibition) tourism sector this year. A group of MICE tourists from China visit the War Remnants Museum in HCMC In the first three months of 2011, Saigontourist arranged tours for over 10,000 MICE tourists, including domestic visitors. It is currently handling Read more
Hung Kings’ worship seeks UNESCO title
Vietnam has submitted documents on the worship rituals dedicated to Hung Kings in the midland province of Phu Tho to the UNESCO to seek its Intangible Cultural Heritages of Humanity recognition. The worship rituals dedicated to Hung Kings, the nation’s legendary founders, have existed through thousands of years, deeply taking root in the Vietnamese people’s Read more
Vietnam, Republic of Korea cultural exchange
A cultural exchange between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held on April 3 in Tuy Hoa City in the south central province of Phu Yen as part of activities to celebrate the 2011 National Tourism Year. The event, co-organised by the Phu Yen provincial People’s Committee and the Ministry of Culture, Sports Read more
Portrait exhibition on Hanoi
An exhibition, entitled “Hanoi Portrait”, opened at 31A Van Mieu, Hanoi, on April 1 displaying 131 works by 58 Vietnamese and four American artists. The event provided an excellent opportunity for famous artists in Vietnam and abroad to exchange information and share views on the art of drawing portraits. The works on show are made Read more
Phu Yen becomes destination for Russian tourists
Central Phu Yen Province with its pure environment and pristine natural scenery will be a popular destination for Russian tourists, said a Russian diplomat. At a working session with Phu Yen provincial authorities on April 1, Russian Counsellor Gendany S. Bezdetko highlighted Phu Yen’s tourism development potential, saying that he would work to promote the Read more
Bronze drums to be offered to Hung Kings
Twenty three bronze drums have been brought to the Hung Temple National Historical Relic for the official offering ceremony scheduled to be held on April 2 in the northern province of Phu Tho. Director of the relic Nguyen Tien Khoi said that of the drums, 17 will be on display and serve all cultural activities Read more
Phu Tho ready for Hung Kings’ worship ceremony
The northern province of Phu Tho has worked hart to have facilities and activities ready in order to successfully organise this year’s festival to commemorate the nation’s legendary founders, the Hung Kings. The festival will open on April 7 with the participation of several provinces nationwide, including Tuyen Quang, Hoa Binh, Nam Dinh, Quang Ngai Read more
A glimpse of Japan in Hanoi
Japan’s Genki festival in Vietnam 2011, an entertainment and arts event, will take place in Hanoi on April 16-17, aiming at bringing Japanese culture closer to Vietnamese and enhancing the friendship between the two countries. The two-day festival will have various activities, including displays of silk cherry flowers and Japanese lanterns, food introduction, exhibition of Read more
