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Fireworks to be set off in Halong and Nha Trang festivals
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan has allowed the northern province of Quang Ninh and the southcentral province of Khanh Hoa to set off fireworks on the occasion of their festivals this year. Each of both provinces will set off … Read more
National Phu Day Festival begins
The Phu Day Festival has begun with traditional ceremonies, plus artistic activities and unique national games including singing, human chess, wrestling and dragon and lion dancing. One of the five biggest national festivals, the Phu Day Festival at Nam Dinh … Read more
Exhibition on Mekong residents opens in Laos
An exhibition entitled “Mekong’s stories: Challenge and Dream” opened in the Lao capital of Vientiane on April 6, 2011. Present at the opening ceremony were Lao Deputy Minister of Information and Culture Buangeun Saphuvong, Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Ta Minh … Read more
Co Loa ancient citadel proposed as world cultural heritage
The Center for Preservation of Co Loa Relics – Thang Long Ancient Citadel has asked permission from the Hanoi authorities and related ministries to compile the file of Co Loa relic to submit to the UNESCO for recognition as a … Read more
Ha Long – Quang Ninh Tourism Week 2011 to be the biggest ever
People’s Committee of Quang Ninh Province coordinated with related agencies to hold a press conference to announce the program of Ha Long – Quang Ninh Tourism Week 2011 on April 1, 2011. Accordingly, the Ha Long – Quang Ninh Tourism … Read more
Vietnamese, foreign calligraphy works and posters on display
Phu Tho Provincial Literature and Arts Association had coordinated with other agencies to organize an international exhibition on calligraphy and posters with the theme “Study and follow President Ho Chi Minh’s moral example” at the Hung Vuong Museum (Tran Phu … Read more
Hung Kings’ death anniversary commemorated
Phu Tho province has made preparations for this year’s festival to commemorate the death anniversary of the Hung Kings, as well as preserving the local areas tangible and intangible heritage. Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan offering incense to the Hung … 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 … Read more
Phu Yen becomes destination for Russian tourist
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. … 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 … Read more
