The Hanoitimes - Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Parvathaneni Harish said that he enjoyed shopping at Tet markets in Hanoi where unique traditional handicrafts, ceramic and brass items from various provinces are sold and these are not available during the rest of the year. Indian president's Vietnam visit to open up opportunities for both countries: Ambassador Canada PM congratulates Vietnamese New Year A quieter Hanoi on the first day of Lunar New Year Could you please share some of your thoughts about this country and the Vietnamese people? I have been in Vietnam for nearly three years and what struck me as remarkable is the perseverance and determination of the Party, State and people of Vietnam in reducing poverty levels from over 70% in the 1990s to a single digit today. This is a remarkable achievement in any developing country context at global level and is worthy of praise and appreciation. Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Parvathaneni Harish This … [Read more...] about Indian Ambassador enjoys shopping during Lunar New Year
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First tourists visit Đà Nẵng in the Lunar New Year
The first tourists are welcomed at Đà Nẵng International Airport on February 5. More than 180 passengers on a VietJetAir flight from Incheon, Korea landed at the airport on the first day of the Lunar New Year. — VNS Photo Công Thành Viet Nam News ĐÀ NẴNG — More than 180 foreign tourists on a direct flight from Incheon to Đà Nẵng were the first visitors to the central city on the first day of the Lunar New Year on February 5, promoting a promising year of tourism in coastal Đà Nẵng and central Việt Nam. The first visitors received lucky money and gifts from the city’s tourism department and representatives of VietJetAir during a warm welcome ceremony at Đà Nẵng International Airport. Korean tourists were the second largest foreign visitors to Đà Nẵng last year, with more than 1.4 million booking tours to the city. VietJet was also the first airline to … [Read more...] about First tourists visit Đà Nẵng in the Lunar New Year
Da Nang, Quang Ninh welcome first foreign visitors in Lunar New Year
Scene at the welcome ceremony held at Da Nang International Airport on Feb 5 (Photo: sggp.org.vn) Da Nang (VNA) – The first international flight carrying 180 passengers landed at the Da Nang International Airport on the first day of the Lunar New Year (February 5). The guests came to the central city on a VietJet Air flight coded VJ881 from Seoul’s Incheon International Airport. Upon their arrival, they were treated to an enticing welcome ceremony with flower bouquets, gifts, lucky money, art performances, an introduction to Vietnam’s traditions to mark the beginning of a lunar year, and a lucky draw. According to the municipal Tourism Department, as of December 2018, there were 23 direct international routes to Da Nang, with more than 328 flights per week. The central hub hosted some 2.35 million visitors by air last year, up 48.7 percent from 2017. Also in 2018, the Da Nang International Airport served 80,745 commercial flights and 13.2 million … [Read more...] about Da Nang, Quang Ninh welcome first foreign visitors in Lunar New Year
Cultural and Culinary Festival marks both Vietnamese-Korea lunar New Year
The event attracts more than 60 Vietnamese and Korean businesses providing a wide range of products at their stalls. Gastronomers have a chance to experience the culinary and traditional culture of Vietnam and South Korea, especially the unique cultural identities of the lunar New Year of the two countries. The festival is expcted to contribute to exchanges and mutual understanding between the two countries; deepen the strategic relationship and the friendly cooperation between Vietnam and South Korea; promote economic, commercial, tourist, and educational cooperation between the two sides. 2018 is considered as a successfull year for tourism exchange between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea. In the first 11 months of this year, it was estimated at 3.16 million Korean visitors to Vietnam, up 46.5 percent compared to the same period last year, becoming 2nd largest market behind China; 427,000 Vietnamese visitors to Korea, up 42.1 percent compared to last year. According to the … [Read more...] about Cultural and Culinary Festival marks both Vietnamese-Korea lunar New Year
Tet, Lunar New Year, an official holiday in California
Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions of Asian and Pacific Islanders around the world. Photo by Reuters/Stringer Senate Bill 892, proposed by California Senators Richard Pan and Scott Wiener, officially recognizes the Lunar New Year, known as Tet in Vietnam, and requires the Governor to honor the festival annually. According to the bill, all public schools and educational institutions are encouraged to conduct exercises recognizing the traditions and cultural significance of Lunar New Year, the contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Californians to the state, and any local festivities and celebrations of the occasion. “The passage of this bill recognizes the rich history of one of the most celebrated events worldwide, and demonstrates to the API community in our state, that we are all part of the California family,” Pan said at a recent news conference in front of the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. API communities have been a valuable part in the … [Read more...] about Tet, Lunar New Year, an official holiday in California