Vietnam, Hungary expand cultural cooperation
An exhibition on paintings and statues by Hungarian artists are taking place in Ho Chi Minh City from November 3-7, as part of activities to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Hungary.
Eight northwestern provinces work together to build tourism trade names
A conference to review a cooperative programme to develop tourism in 2010 was held in Sa Pa district, Lao Cai province on November 1. This was the second time the…
Long Bien Bridge in the eyes of US photographer
Long Bien Bridge, famous for its unique architecture and long history, has been a great inspiration for many artists including American photographer Douglas Jardine.
Photography book shows different perspective of Millennium
Canadian photographer Greg Girard has published a book named Hanoi Calling: One Thousand Years Now to celebrate the millennium anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi.
Photographer focuses on traditional puppetry
Nguyen Hong Nga is holding a three-day exhibition of her photographer featuring traditional water puppetry in HCM City starting on November 2.
Mountain-climbers to plant Hanoi’s 1,000th birthday flag on Fansipan
An international climb began in Sa Pa, Lao Cai Province, on November 1 to plant a flag marking Hanoi’s 1,000th birthday on the peak of Fansipan Mountain. The event drew the participation of over 100 local and foreign amateur climbers.
Disabled children put lacquer art on show
An exhibition of lacquer paintings done by children suffering mental disorders has opened in Hue City.
Photo exhibition on My Son opens in France
A photo exhibition themed, “My Son, a thousand years of culture” by French photographer Xavier Nory is open to visitors in Paris from October 30 - November 15.
Vietnam to receive 5 million foreign visitors
Vietnam expects to welcome 5 million visitors this year, up by 800,000 over the yearly target, according to the tourism sector.
Photos highlight Russia's beauty
Audiences can take a photographic trip to Russia at the Glimpse on Russia exhibition on show at 45 Trang Tien Street in Ha Noi. The exhibition features about 100 photographs highlighting the beauty of the Russian landscape, architecture and the people.
Departure ceremony of planting the flag of “1000 years of Thang Long - Hanoi” on peak Fansipan
On the morning of October 30, 2010, at the King Ly Thai To Garden (Ha Noi), Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (DCST) have co-organized the departure ceremony of conquering Fansipan Mountain and planting the flag of "1000 years of Thang Long - Hanoi" on peak Fansipan.
Cruise ships bring 5,000 passengers to HCMC
Two luxury cruise ships of Costa Crociere S.p.A cruise line brought 5,000 tourists and crew members to Vietnam for a week from Friday, October 29, 2010.
ASEAN delegates’ families visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
A delegation, including wives and husbands of high-ranking foreign delegates taking part in the 17th ASEAN Summit, paid a visit to Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi on October 29.
Vietnamese Culture Week in Cambodia leaves deep impressions
Vietnamese Culture Week in Cambodia ended with two arts performances on October 28-29 by Vietnamese and Cambodian artists at Chartomouk International Conference Palace in Phnom Penh.
Zither festival hopes to open young eyes to old
Veterans and amateurs promise to enchant aficionados with their varied performance styles at the first Zither Festival which opened in HCMC on October 30.
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