While a tour guide is supposed to provide assistance, information and cultural, historical and contemporary heritage interpretation to vacationers, some would only do the otherwise and scare tourists away. never return to the country after being guided, and in some cases abandoned, by local tour guides. On February 3 last year, more than 100 Hong Kong tourists were taken to Ha Long Bay, located in the northern province of Quang Ninh, to explore the UNESCO heritage site by Khang Thai Co. But shortly after their arrival, the tour guide vanished into thin air, leaving the tourists with their jaw fell. Ha Quang Long, director of the Quang Ninh tourism department, told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper the following day that the tour guide in charge of the package "had tried to pay a visit to his home" but failed to return on time. "He should have told the tourists about his plan," Long said. The department asked Khang Thai Co. to send another tour guide to serve the tourists an hour … [Read more...] about As tourism ambassadors, Vietnam tour guides just fail to do their job
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Art & Entertainment Highlights for December 2
Photo exhibition on Vietnamese women opens in Paris The photo collections were taken by two French friends named Philippe Chaplain, President of France's National Heritage Federation and photographer Daniel Frydman, who spent many years and have great sentiments twowards Vietnam. Around 50 photos and postcards were taken in the early 20th century recording evocative images of Vietnamese women in two distinct historical eras. In separate speeches two French authors spoke of their travels around Vietnam, describing the country as a beautiful land with hospitable people, inspiring them to return several times to organise photo exhibitions and publish books on Vietnam. Collector Philippe Chaplain said that the old photographs are hugely significant in reflecting the fascinating history and traditions of Vietnam. He also expressed his wish to present the photos to Vietnam and deepen friendship links between the two nations through historical photos. Int'l Art Photography Exhibition … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment Highlights for December 2
Art & Entertainment Highlights for 11/11
Vietnamese beauty shines at Miss Grand International Khanh, 21, is vying for the title against 74 candidates from many countries and territories around the world at the event. Her performances were appreciated thanks to her natural beauty and gracefulness in Vietnam's traditional long dress (Ao Dai) and Non La (traditional conical hat). Designed by famous designer Thuan Viet, Khanh's Ao Dai features the beauty of Vietnamese silk and lotus - national flower. Themed "Stop the war", the Miss Grand International 2013 pageant, is live broadcast in more than 100 countries, including Vietnam's Let's Viet and Fashion TV channels. Vietnam's largest gold striped scarf recognised Vietkings representatives presented a Vietnam Record certification to Phu Nhuan Jewelry Joint Stock Company (PNJ), the maker of the scarf, at a ceremony in HCM City on November 10. HCM City is hosting the Vietnam International Jewelry Fair 2013 from November 7-11. The hand-made scarf was 130cm in length and … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment Highlights for 11/11
Musician fights to keep nation strumming
Hanoi Times - Dinh Huy Tho has dedicated the past 50 years to igniting popular interest in Vietnam's rich legacy of folk music. But the 70-year-old veteran musician admits he's losing ground against pop music. How can folk music survive the onslaught? He ponders the question and shares his views with Thu Huong. How did you become a music lecturer? I was born in Thi Son Commune, Ha Nam Province, home to hat dam (singing groups) famous since the days of feudalism. Not surprisingly, folk melodies have been flesh and blood to me since I was very small. Added to this, my brother-in-law worked for a cheo (popular opera) troupe and taught me to play traditional musical instruments like dan nhi (two-chord fiddle) whenever he had free time. In 1959 the culture ministry sought out traditional music-lovers from across the North to establish the Institute of Vietnam Traditional Music. In the end the institute was assigned the task of training teachers of folk music. I was among the first … [Read more...] about Musician fights to keep nation strumming
Key solutions for realizing socio-economic development plan
VGP - The Government has introduced its key solutions for directing the implementation of the social-economic development plan and State budget estimate in 2012. The following is the full translation of the solutions. RESOLUTION Key solutions for directing the implementation of the social-economic development plan and State budget estimate in 2012 Despite many difficulties and challenges in 2011, the national economy has, as guided by the sound leadership of the Communist Party and drastic measures taken by the Government, as well as fuelled by efforts exerted by sectors and agencies of all levels, the business community and people, moved positively and obtained an array of significant achievements in curbing inflation, stabilizing the macro-economy, and ensuring social welfare. These included an economic growth rate of at about 6%; agriculture developing stably; food output making a new record high; industrial production increasing fairly; service and tourism sectors continuing with … [Read more...] about Key solutions for realizing socio-economic development plan