Traveler's Guide Major cultural festivals in Vietnam this summer Nguyen Quy Wednesday, Apr 4, 2018,20:15 (GMT+7) Major cultural festivals in Vietnam this summerNguyen Quy A view of the UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site Halong Bay in Quang Ninh Province. The Halong Carnival festival is slated to kick off on April 28 at the Sun World Halong Park - PHOTO: REUTERS Tourists will be spoiled for choice with a wide selection of cultural and tourism events in the country’s popular destinations this April. Following are a couple of festivals worth being included in summer travel plans. Halong Carnival 2018 The Halong Carnival 2018, under the theme “Ha Long – Heritage, Wonder – Friendly Destination”, will kick off on April 28 at the Sun World Halong Park in Halong City in the northern province of Quang Ninh. As one of the first activities to start the National Tourism Year 2018 in the province, the … [Read more...] about Major cultural festivals in Vietnam this summer
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20 cruise ships suspended in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay
By Minh Cuong  August 7, 2018 | 07:50 pm GMT+7 Cruise ships in Ha Long Bay. Photo by VnExpress/Minh Cuong A failure to follow fire safety protocols has seen 20 cruise ships suspended from operating in two popular bays. The administration of Ha Long resort town in Quang Ninh Province, home to Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay, said the 20 ships have yet to install thermal sensors and smoke detectors for the engine rooms as they’d been directed to earlier. The ships will be suspended from Wednesday onwards till they are allowed to sail again, the adminintration said in a letter sent to the Quang Ninh Inland Port Authority. Cruise ships operating in Ha Long and Bai Tu Long bays were required to have a CCTV camera system that has a screen placed inside the cockpit by June 25; and portable fire extinguishers, a thermal sensor and smoke detector for the engine room by August 5. Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO world heritage site since 1994, is one of Vietnam's biggest … [Read more...] about 20 cruise ships suspended in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay
20 cruise ships suspended in Vietnam’s beautiful bays
By Minh Cuong  August 7, 2018 | 07:50 pm GMT+7 Cruise ships in Ha Long Bay. Photo by VnExpress/Minh Cuong A failure to follow fire safety protocols has seen 20 cruise ships suspended from operating in two popular bays. The administration of Ha Long resort town in Quang Ninh Province, home to Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay, said the 20 ships have yet to install thermal sensors and smoke detectors for the engine rooms as they’d been directed to earlier. The ships will be suspended from Wednesday onwards till they are allowed to sail again, the adminintration said in a letter sent to the Quang Ninh Inland Port Authority. Cruise ships operating in Ha Long and Bai Tu Long bays were required to have a CCTV camera system that has a screen placed inside the cockpit by June 25; and portable fire extinguishers, a thermal sensor and smoke detector for the engine room by August 5. Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO world heritage site since 1994, is one of Vietnam's biggest … [Read more...] about 20 cruise ships suspended in Vietnam’s beautiful bays
US volleyball players enjoy youth sports diplomacy program in Vietnam
Volleyball teams from Duc Giang (Hanoi capital), Bac Ninh, and Quang Ninh provinces are hosting exhibition games with San Diego’s Exodus Volleyball Club.The San Diego team will visit KOTO to learn about local opportunities empowering at-risk-youth; spend a night on Ha Long bay to learn about environmental preservation efforts; and tour cultural sites including the Temple of Literature and the Museum of Ethnology.Photo: Thanh nien newsLater on, the US team will then travel to Luang Prabang situated in northern Laos, where they will host a volleyball clinic and tournament with local teams. This December, teams from Vietnam and Laos will then spend a week in San Diego for a reciprocal exchange experience which will be funded by the US Department of State. They will play friendly matches against local teams, enjoy dinner in the homes of local San Diegans, and explore local cultural sites while deepening their connections with their San Diego peers. This program, organized by the San … [Read more...] about US volleyball players enjoy youth sports diplomacy program in Vietnam
Quang Ninh logo wins Vietnam
A work of art depicting highlights of the northern province of Quang Ninh, such as Yen Tu mountain, Ha Long Bay and Mong Cai Border Gate, beat more than 500 entries to win the top prize in a design contest themed Vietnam – Where I Live. “Vietnam-where I live” is not merely a design competition. It seeks images that can symbolize or create a trademark for Vietnam. The competition received more than 500 entries from across the country. A graphic design, entitled Check-in Quang Ninh, created by 18-year-old Tran Quynh Nhi, was announced as the winner. Tran Quynh Nhi told reporters: "When I knew about the first edition of the competition, it lured my attention but I hadn’t prepared much. Until this year, I have carefully prepared my artwork and it pays off actually. She revealed that her inspiration for the artwork was from her hometown Quang Ninh, where she has lived and loved so much. The design contest Vietnam – Where I Live is organised by Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh logo wins Vietnam