Van Mieu steles listed in UNESCO World Memory Programme UNESCO has officially included the 82 stone steles honouring doctoral laureates in the Le-Mac dynasties (1442-1779) at Hanoi’s Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (the Temple of Literature) in the Global Memory of the World Programme.
Bac Ha Horse Race 2011 The Fifth Bac Ha Traditional Horse Race Open 2011 will take place on May 28th and 29th at the Bac Ha Town Stadium (Lao Cai Province). This event, hosted by the People's Committee of Bac Ha District, is one of the activities in the tourism program “Returning to Roots 2011” of three provinces, including Phu Tho, Yen Bai and Lao Cai.
Ho Chi Minh City to host Southern Fruit Festival The Southern Fruit Festival will open at the Suoi Tien Park in HCM City’s District 9 on June 1. The annual event, held by the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development aims to introduce domestic and foreign visitors wide range of fruit from the South and other regions of the country.
Historic sites recognised The Truong Luy architectural relic was officially recognised as a national heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism on Sunday in order to help promote its historical significance.
World's largest cave revealed by 3D film crew A team of seven Japanese film makers, together with three cave explorers from the British Cave Research Association, on May 9 started work on a 3D documentary on the world's largest cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh.
Plants and food on menu at Hue craft affair Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2011 themed “Vietnamese kitchen in Hue ornamental garden,” to promote Vietnamese culture will be held from April 30 to May 3.
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.
More ASEAN tourists interested in Vietnam About one million tourists from ASEAN countries visited Vietnam in 2010, accounting for 20 percent of the country’s total number of foreign arrivals.
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 world cultural heritage.
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.
