Vietnam has promoted successfully lots of cultural and foreign affairs events outbound including Vietnam Cultural Days in Russia from September 14-20, Vietnam Cultural and Tourism Week in Holland from May 21 to June 2, Vietnam Week in Japan from August 16-22, Vietnam Cultural Week in Cambodia from November 28 to December 4, Vietnam Day in Spain from September 2-5 and Hanoi Days in Moscow from July 16-23. 2. Foundation of Cultural Day for Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Prime Minister has decided to take April 19 every year as the Cultural Day for Ethnic Groups in order to raise people awareness of patriotism and national pride so as to consolidate the great national unity bloc. Over the past year, the country has also organized a series of festivals of culture, sport and tourism such as the festival of Cultural Exchange among Areas and Regions Nationwide towards the celebration of 1000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi on October 6; the Festival of Culture, Sport and Tourism of … [Read more...]

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a year-end conference in Da Nang City on December 28 to evaluate the sectors' 2009 performance and discuss plans for 2010. Minister Hoang Anh Tuan said culture, sport and tourism industries have made significant achievements this year in promoting images of the country abroad. Mr. Tuan added that it was commendable Vietnam ranked second at the 25th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 25) in Laos. This year also saw amendments and supplementary articles added to the Cultural Heritage Law, Intellectual Property Law, Cinema Law, and the Cultural Development Strategy until 2020 among others. The report said there were 3.8 million foreign visitors to the country this year, a decrease of 11.5 percent over last year. Domestic tourist numbers were up 19 percent, however, to 25 million. Vietnam's tourism sector earned around VND68,000-70,000 billion (US$3.6-3.7billion), an increase of 10 percent over the previous year. The country hopes to … [Read more...]

In 2012, the sector of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thai Nguyen held many practical and lively cultural, art and sport events to serve people and for the implementation of political tasks, contributing to socio-economic development, also actively preparing for the 2nd Tea Festival in Thai Nguyen in 2013. Vietnam Business Forum had an interview with Ms Nguyen Thi Le Thu, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thai Nguyen. Ngo Khuyen reports. Can you tell us about the highlights in the culture, sports and tourism sectors of Thai Nguyen from 2011-2012? In recent years, the Party Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has led the industry to fulfil the task of state management, bringing Culture, Sports and Tourism to positive changes, more innovation and development, improving their quality, obtaining many achievements, and staff, officers and employees becoming stronger. Every year, the Department advises the provincial People's Committee to issue documents and … [Read more...]

Binh Thuan Event- Colors of Eastern Nam Bo will officially take place in PhanThietCity (Binh Thuan) from Aug 24th to 26th 2009. It is a cultural, sports and tourism event in 2009 organized by BinhThuanProvince with many jubilant, exciting and colorful activities with the participation of provinces, cities in Eastern Nam Bo, coastal Central Vietnam and the Highlands Culture-Sports: Eastern convergence For the purpose of highlighting potentiality, strengths, and promoting Binh Thuan's tourism to other provinces in Eastern Nam Bo, all cultural and sport activities draw the participation of all provinces and cities, forming Group 6. Among these activities, the Mobile Propaganda Competition Eastern Nam Bo gets the participation of Binh Thuan, Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, Tay Ninh, Dong Nai, Ba Ria-Vung Tau and 3 inviting units, namely Lam Dong, Ninh Thuan and HCMC together with some coastal regions in Central Viet Nam and the Highlands such as Quang Nam, Binh Dinh, Khanh Hoa, Daklak, Dak Nong. … [Read more...]

(TITC) - In the frame work of National Tourism Year of the Red River Delta - Hai Phong 2013, from 9th to 17th May, in Hai Phong City, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Week of the Red Delta River - Hai Phong 2013 associated with the 2nd Red Flamboyant Festival Hai Phong will take place. This event is organized by People's Committee of Hai Phong City, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism, Department of Performing Arts (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) in collaboration with Hai Phong City's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, art troupes and related agencies. With plentiful and diversified activities, the event aims to facilitate for localities, businesses to introduce special tourism potentials, products, services to domestic and international tourists; at the same time to create opportunities to meet, exchange experience among managers and businesses, promotion agencies in the tourism industry. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES IN THE CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM WEEK OF THE … [Read more...]

On June 7, at Huong Giang Hotel, Organizing Committee of the National Tourism Year - Hue 2012 and Thua Thien Hue People's Committee held a press conference for the Final Round of the 2012 Sao Mai - Diem hen (Morning Star - Rendezvous) National Singing Contest, the 13th ASEAN+ Age Group Chess Championships, the Gastronomy Festival of the Central Vietnam and other cultural, sports, and tourism events which would take place in June, July, and August 2012. Final Round of the 2012 Sao Mai - Diem hen National Singing Contest … [Read more...]

(VEN) - Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh said that the culture, sport and tourism sector would try to implement eleven major tasks in 2012 following the slogan "Solidarity, Dynamism and Innovation To Develop Combined Strengths, Overcome Challenges and Develop Culture, Sport and Tourism in an Effective and Sustainable Manner". The sector will review the 15 years since the implementation of Resolution 03-NQ/TW, which was adopted on July 16, 1998 at the Fifth Central Party Session of the Eighth Legislature, regarding the development of Vietnamese culture. The sector will also follow Governmental Resolution 01/NQ-CP dated January 3, 2012, regarding major solutions to implement the socioeconomic development plan and the state budget for 2012. The sector will submit Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung a family development strategy for 2012, a plan for new culture and sport facilities until 2020 and a plan for national festivals in the second quarter of this year, apart … [Read more...]

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced the 10 most outstanding cultural, sports and tourism events in 2011. 1. The Ho Dynasty Citadel, a national heritage site of Việtnam in the northern province of Thanh Hoa, was recognised by UNESCO as world cultural heritage. Built of stone in 1397, with four gates facing north, south, east, and west, it is of great cultural and historical value. The citadel's huge square stone stabs overlap each other without glue or attaching materials and have stood firmly for more than 600 years. 2. Xoan singing (folk songs used in spring ceremonies to worship a village tutelary gods) of the northern province of Phu Tho was recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent protection. 3. Traditional costumes of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam were put on show for the first time in Hanoi. As many as 255 models from 54 ethnic groups nationwide highlighted the diversified beauty of traditional costumes at the first … [Read more...]

1. Vietnam successfully organised a host of cultural exchanges inside and outside the country, leaving a positive impression on international friends. 2. April 19 was observed as the Cultural Day of ethnic Vietnamese people under a decision signed by the Prime Minister. Cultural, sports and tourism days were also held successfully across the country. 3. The Miss Universe Pageant ’08 was held for the first time in five big cities, attracting 81 beauty queens from across the globe. 4. Vietnam organised the Hue Festival ’08, the Tay Son – Binh Dinh Festival, the first fireworks display contest in Da Nang City and the Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival ’08. 5. The country hosted the UN Day of Vesak ’08 for the first time with the participation of 600 Buddhist delegations from around the world. A grand ceremony was also held to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the death of King Tran Nhan Tong who abdicated his throne and founded the Truc Lam … [Read more...]

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) officially announced 10 outstanding cultural, sports and tourism activities in 2009 in the central city of Da Nang on December 27. 1. The 12 th National Assembly approved and the State President issued an order to promulgate three laws: the amended Laws on Cultural Heritages, Intellectual Property and Cinematography. The Prime Minister approved a cultural development strategy by 2020 and issued a decision on the ranking of Special National Relic (first phase) for ten historical and cultural relics. The MoCST launched a set of administrative procedures on state management with a total of 179 procedures. 2. “Quan Ho Bac Ninh” singing (Bac Ninh folk love duets) was recognised by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Mankind, while Ca Tru (ceremonial songs) was put in the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding. The UNESCO … [Read more...]