Vietnam culture

In focus are re-enactments of the Ok Om Bok (Moon Worshipping) Festival of the Khmer ethnic minority people in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh. Other activities include the introduction of cultural features of the Khmer people , including Cham Rieng Cha Pai art, which is part of the national intangible cultural heritage, and the Kathina robe offering ceremony. Besides, the introduction of Khmer pagoda, the only one of its kind in Hanoi, will be also included in the agenda. The event runs from October 1-30, and expects to bring an interesting cultural space from the southern region to audience in the capital./. VNA … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta cultural features highlighted

The LienVietPostBank Women's Volleyball Tournament 2022 is going to be held in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam, with the participation of the top eight women's volleyball teams in the country, after being suspended for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament is organized annually by the Vietnam Volleyball Federation in cooperation with the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Bac Ninh Province, but it bears the name of LienVietPostBank for sponsorship reasons. The tourney will take place from October 15 to October 22 at the Bac Ninh Gymnasium. The Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Bac Ninh has announced that spectators will be allowed to attend the tournament for free in order to support the competing teams. The championship will be contested by eight of the country's top teams, including LienVietPostBank, Ha Phu Thanh Hoa, Hoa Chat Duc Giang Hanoi, Kinh Bac Bac Ninh, Ninh Binh Doveco, Than Quang Ninh, VietinBank, and VTV Binh Dien … [Read more...] about Vietnam to organize women’s volleyball tournament after two-year hiatus

“After the pandemic, there is a rising demand in golf tourism as it has become a safe way to travel and entertain. Moreover, it attracts high spending visitors,” stated Ha Van Sieu, vice chairman of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, adding that golf tourism brings an opportunity to restructure the industry and renew the sector with high-value products. It is estimated there are around 30 golf courses of international 5-star standards in Vietnam. Vietnam’s Golf sector creating new impetus for tourism Currently, South Korea is the world’s third-largest golf market with around 3 million active players, after the US with 28.8 million players, and Japan with 10 million players. Coincidently, South Korean visitors made up the largest group of international visitors to Vietnam since the reopening of tourism early this year. Among them, many are golfers. Do Chi Cong, CEO of SB Invest and a member of EuroCham said, “Looking at the number of international golf … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s golf sector creating new impetus for tourism

The Vietnam Peace Committee and the Lao Committee for Peace and Solidarity eye stronger ties. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Chairman of the Vietnam Peace Committee Uong Chu Luu on October 5 held talks with visiting Vice Chairman of the Lao National Assembly and Chairman of the Lao Committee for Peace and Solidarity Sommad Pholsena, during which the two sides discussed ways to advance ties. They updated each other on the socio-economic development of their countries, and exchanged views on regional and global issues as well as their cooperation. Vietnam attaches importance to partnership between the two committees, said Luu who is former NA Vice Chairman. The two sides have been active contributors to the close and loyal friendship between Vietnam and Laos, he noted, adding that they have exchanged delegations annually, ramped up communications, and closely coordinated in promoting people-to-people exchange activities. He suggested the two committees play a more active … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos’s peace committees eye stronger ties

Free tickets are available at DCINE Ben Thanh cinema, at No.6 Mac Dinh Chi, Ben Nghe ward, District 1. HCM City (VNA) – The Italian Film Festival 2022 will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from October 10-16 after concluding in Hanoi. According to the Italian Consulate General in the southern metropolis, the event aims to promote the cultural exchange between Italy and Vietnam, while introducing the cinematography and typical cultural identity of the European country to Vietnam. The movies to be screened at the festival, which will be organised in collaboration with the Asian Film Festival of Rome, include “Everything’s gonna be alright” (Cosa Sara), “The great silence” (Il Silenzio Grande), “Doctor on call” (Una note da dottore), “A girl returned” (L’arminuta), “Breaking up in Rome” (Lasciarsi un Giorno a Roma), “The inner cage” (Aria Ferma), and “The King of Laugh” (Qui rido io). Audience can receive free tickets at DCINE Ben Thanh cinema , at No.6 Mac Dinh Chi, … [Read more...] about HCM City to be next destination of Italian Film Festival 2022

They updated each other on the socio-economic development of their countries, and exchanged views on regional and global issues as well as their cooperation. Vietnam attaches importance to partnership between the two committees, said Luu who is former N.A. Vice Chairman. The two sides have been active contributors to the close and loyal friendship between Vietnam and Laos, he noted, adding that they have exchanged delegations annually, ramped up communications, and closely coordinated in promoting people-to-people exchange activities. He suggested the two committees play a more active role to make the bilateral cooperation more diverse, practical and effective on the occasion of the Vietnam – Laos, Laos – Vietnam Friendship and Solidarity Year 2022. The committees should not only maintain high-level delegation exchanges but also strengthen collaboration and support for each other in people-to-people diplomacy activities, such as the World Social Forum, Asia – Europe People’s … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos’ peace committees eye stronger ties

Illustrative photo (Source: VNA) Ha Giang (VNA) – An international marathon named “Running on Happiness Route” is scheduled to take place on October 9 in the northernmost province of Ha Giang’s Meo Vac district. Professional and amateur runners in Vietnam and abroad are set to participate in the races of 42km, 21km, 12km, and 6km. During the course of the event, athletes, delegates and visitors will experience local popular tourist destinations such as Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, Quan Ba Twin Mountain, and Lung Cu National Flagpole. They will also be treated to festivals, folk culture, foods, traditional crafts and wet markets. According to Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Tran Duc Quy, the race is a key sport activity of Ha Giang, aiming to introduce the province's tourism and promote people’s participation in physical training and sports./. VNA … [Read more...] about Ha Giang to host international marathon on October 9

During the three-day exchange, 20 delegations from Vietnamese and Lao border provinces organized a series of culture, sports, and tourism activities. As part of the exchange, Famtrip delegations found out about community tourism and eco-tourism in Dien Bien province. Various seminars were held to boost the two sides’ linkage and cooperation in developing tourism in border areas. In addition, participants also built and organized programs for delegates from border provinces of Laos to visit historical relics and tourist attractions in Dien Bien province. The organizing panel evaluated that the exchange took place in line with the schedule, ensuring absolute safety, and bringing joys and enhancing solidarity among participating delegations. The organizers presented 32 sets of medals to winners of five competition events, including stick-pushing, archery, tug-of-war, spinning top playing, and con-throwing. At the closing ceremony, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Laos culture, sports and tourism border exchange concludes

The combination of golf and tourism may be a solid boost to the tourism sector that has suffered adversities of the Covid-19 pandemic. As approved by the Hanoi People’s Committee, the Kinh Te & Do Thi (Economic & Urban) newspaper, in cooperation with the Vietnam Golf Tourism Association, will host the “Hanoi Golf & Cultural Exchange Week 2022” in Hanoi’s Dong Mo Golf Club during October 17-22, 2022. The sporting event is expected to connect all domestic and international golfers, introduce and promote new tourism products, and attract foreign visitors to Hanoi tourism sites. Editor in Chief of Kinh Te & Do Thi newspaper Nguyen Minh Duc and Vice Permanent Chairman of the Vietnam Golf Tourism Association Pham Thanh Tri share their opinions on the threshold of the event. How did you come up with the idea of the “Golf Tourism and Culture Week – Hanoi 2022” event? Chief Editor Nguyen Minh Duc : I have thought there should be an … [Read more...] about Golf tournament expected to boost tourism in capital city

The three-week long event is to mark the 61st anniversary of the foundation day of the firefighting and rescue police force (October 4, 1961 – 2022) and the 21 years since the whole people firefighting day was launched. The event was chaired by Deputy Minister of Public Security Major General Nguyen Van Long and attended by Director of the Department of Political Education and Information under the General Department of Political Affairs of the Vietnam People’s Army Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Duc. Speaking at the event, Major General Nguyen Van Long said that the exhibition is organized to mark the establishment and building of firefighting and rescue police force over the past years and honor their sacrifices. The event also aims to raise the public awareness, responsibility, as well as fire prevention and fighting skills, contributing to maintaining peaceful environment for the nation. Apart from recalling the history and achievements of the force over the past 61 years as … [Read more...] about Exhibition held to honor firefighting force