Domestic tourism activities

Hanoi (VNA) - Various cultural features of ethnic minority groups in the northern province of Hoa Binh were showcased in Hanoi’s pedestrian area around Hoan Kiem Lake over the weekend. Dubbed Hoa Binh Province’s Culture and Tourism Festival, the event gathered thousands of representatives from the province performing art, gongs, offering cuisine and local delicacies, folk games and displaying artful photos.  Addressing the opening ceremony on January 22 night, Chairman of the Hoa Binh People’s Committee Bui Van Khanh said Hoa Binh civilisation is famed all over the world and the province also hosts an honourable revolutionary tradition and diverse natural resources. The province is home to six ethnic minority groups, who have made up distinctive indigenous cultural features, he said. He called Hoa Binh a beautiful land created by mountains, hills and the magnificent Da River. The Hoa Binh Hydropower Lake offers a romantic landscape with hundreds of green … [Read more...] about Hoa Binh culture on show in downtown Hanoi

Tay ethnic women making herb medicines in Thai Hai Village The utensils and tools used in production as well as in daily routine such as baskets, wooden trays, large wooden mortars, etc. may remind tourists of the long history of the local culture and people. However, the local life is not resistant to “outside” civilization because it is a happy one. In the village, music is always heard, birds sing all the time, kids romp here and there, and fire in the kitchens is kept round the clock. … [Read more...] about A village tiptoeing on stilts

VIMC incurred losses for three consecutive years from 2012 to 2014, even on the verge of bankruptcy. The losses were attributed to hot development and prolonged recession of the world maritime market, as well as strong investment in its fleet. In addition, VIMC also accepted to receive loss-making businesses under the Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, increasing the burden of having to provide financial assistance to repair the old fleet and support the operation of the fleet, as well as handling vessels that have stopped working for many years. … [Read more...] about VIMC strives to become regional brand name