Proposal seeks UNESCO heritage status for Bai choi singing
Bai choi singing in the central provinces of Binh Dinh, Phu Yen and Quang Nam was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in late August, a move expected to facilitate the application for recognition of the folk singing as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage in 2016.
National level recognizes 19 more intangible cultural heritage
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has identified a list of 19 additional national intangible cultural heritage.
Viet Nam to promote tourism on BBC channel
The Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has proposed BBC Television of the UK develop a 30-second video clip advertising Viet Nam’s tourism and broadcast it on the BBC…
Photo contest on Ha Long heritage site launched
Photographers all over the country can show their love for Ha Long Bay by participating in the photograph contest “Ha Long Bay – World Heritage site”.
Citadel of Ho Dynasty becomes popular tourist destination in Viet Nam
The Citadel of Ho Dynasty has been attracting more and more tourists since it was recognized as World Cultural Heritage site in 2011.Vuong Van Viet, Deputy Chairman of Thanh Hoa provincial People’s Committee, expressed his hope that the relic site would boost provincial tourism development in the time to come, according to the Communist Party of Viet Nam Online Newspaper.
Ok-Om-Bok festival named national intangible heritage
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced the recognition of the Ok-Om-Bok festival as the 4th national intangible cultural heritage of southern Tra Vinh province.
Phu Tho acts to save cultural treasures
The northeastern province of Phu Tho has devised measures to preserve its cultural assets in the long run, including rituals worshipping the Hung Kings and “xoan” singing.
Viet Nam to have more heritage trees
Seventy-two ancient trees across the country have been nominated for the Viet Nam Heritage Tree title for both historical and cultural values.
VNAT leader welcomed New Zealand Deputy Head of Mission
(TITC) – On August 21, 2014, Deputy Director General of VNAT Hoang Thi Diep had a meeting with Mr. Robbie Taylor - Deputy Head of Mission at New Zealand Embassy in Viet Nam.
International visitors to Viet Nam in August increases sharply
(TITC) – According to the General Statistics Office, international visitors to Viet Nam in August of 2014 estimated 618,588 arrivals, increasing 9.5% over last month. Summing up the first 8 months of this year, the country welcomed 5,471,209 arrivals, increasing 12.2% over the same period last year.
IHG Green Week 2014 at InterContinental Hanoi Westlake
(TITC) - Aiming to enhance environmental responsibility of businesses, from August 18 – 22, the Intercontinental Hotels Group in the coordination with other IHG properties in the Asia, Middle East and Africa region held the IHG Green Week 2014 in Ha Noi.
Tuyen Quang gains recognition for two more cultural heritages
A ceremony was held in the mountainous northern province of Tuyen Quang, on August 27 to receive certificates recognising the “Cap sac” (coming-of-age) ritual and the “Pao dung” singing of the Dao ethnic group as national intangible cultural heritage.
HCM City steps up efforts to foster tourism industry
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have been implementing a range of measures to boost tourism, from improving the quality of services and increasing network linkages to offering attractive promotions.
Non Nuoc craft village recognised as national intangible cultural heritage
Da Nang’s Non Nuoc stone carving village, which is situated at the foot of the Marble Mountains in Ngu Hanh Son District's Hoa Hai Ward, has been recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage.
International visitors to Viet Nam on the rise
Viet Nam welcomed more than 5.47 million foreign holidaymakers over the Jan-August period, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.2 percent, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
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