Under the theme “Northwest Colours,” the National Tourism Year 2017 in Lao Cai – Tay Bac officially closed with a ceremony on December 16, 2017 at the Northern Province of Lao Cai. Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dang Xuan Phong was the key speaker of the event who emphasized the development of tourism in […]
According to Vietnamese tradition, each household must have eight specific items which are vital in its culture. One of these is the paper fan which holds both aesthetic value and functionality. While fans are also a part of the culture of East Asia, the Vietnamese fan differs from that in China and Japan in terms […]
In order to entice more visitors into the city and boost its tourism sector, Ho Chi Minh has decided and announced on April 22, 2017 that it will open more tourist streets. Jewelry streets, fashion streets and medicine streets were seen as among the top tourist attractions. Jewelry streets already started operations last April 27 […]
With a goal to make tourism its primary economic sector, the central province of Quang Binh created a promotional programme entitled “Quang Binh in the Land of Hanoi” to entice both local and foreign tourists to visit and discover the beauty of the place. The programme includes securing a platform for all travel operators in […]
The 9th Danang International Firework Festival was celebrated last April 30, 2017 at Han River. With the theme “Shining Marble Mountains,” Vietnam forged partnerships with different countries to make the festivity more elegant and memorable. A unique, extravagant fireworks display opened the ceremony set up by teams from Vietnam and Austria. An art performance was participated […]
Duyet Thi Duong, the oldest theatre in Vietnam, has been restored and is now operating again to bring back culture and art to Hue. The royal theatre was constructed in 1826 under the reign of King Ming Mang in which it became the primary performing art centre of the Nguyen Dynasty. But time and several […]
This year’s celebration of Dong Hoi Culture and Tourism Week features traditional boat racing as the main event along with the other seven activities lined up for the festivity. Dong Hoi City is located in the central province of Quang Binh and this year’s celebration of the week-long affair started last April 2016. Since a […]
On March 18, 2016, the Northern Province of Quang Ninh will observe the Ha Long Cherry Blossom Festival in honour of the unified cultures of Vietnam and Japan. The cultural celebration will showcase the breathtaking blooms of Japan, in a profusion of pink and white in order to entice people not only locally but most […]
Ca Hue is an ancient form of music that is catching the interest of the new generation, a delightful surprise for both its propagation and preservation. Ca Hue is an archaic form of music which dates back 500 years ago. Also known as “The Hue Tune,” it is said to be similar to other Vietnamese […]
In Co Tu Village in Quang Nam Province, traditional celebrations require young women to wear one-of-a-kind costumes that can only be found in the community. But what is attracting more visitors into the village more than these unique, beautiful dresses are the men who wear necklaces. What is special about these necklaces is that they […]