Mountain region festival links ethnic groups
Thua Thien Hue Province begins its three-day culture, tourism and sports festival for ethnic minorities tomorrow.
Joint art exhibition held in Korean city
An art exhibition featuring contemporary work by Vietnamese and South Korean artists is on a display at the Han Hyang-lim Ceramic Museum in Paju City, about 70km north of Seoul.
Vietnamese duo head for Cannes
Director Tran Dung Thanh Huy and actress Hong Anh will represent Viet Nam at the Cannes Film Festival held from May 15-26.
European food fest to hit Ha Noi
The 2013 European Food Festival will spice up the capital on May 18.Live performances, raffles, delicious food and much more will be offered at the National Library (31 Trang Thi Street).
Heritage site entry free for festival
Hoi An's Old Quarter and My Son Sanctuary, two UNESCO heritage sites, will be accessible free of charge for tourists from June 21-26 as part of the Quang Nam Heritage Festival.
Food festival promises Southern cuisine lovers something to savour
The 3rd Southern Region Cuisine Festival 2013 will be held at the Dam Sen Park in HCM City next week.
Viet Nam turns to culture as part of tourism revival effort
A series of festivals kicked off the tourism season over the past week as the industry launched a fight back following news that the number of international vistors to Viet Nam took a dip during the first four months of the year.
Da Nang International Fireworks Competition opens
The 2013 Da Nang International Fireworks Competition opens today in Central Da Nang City with participation of representatives from the US, Russia, Japan, Italy and Viet Nam.
Carnival to light up Ha Long City
The Ha Long Carnival on Saturday night will transform the city in the northern province of Quang Ninh into a colourful destination.
Hoang Sa fest recognised as intangible cultural heritage
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism officially recognised the Hoang Sa (Paracel) Soldier Feast and Commemoration Festival as a national intangible cultural heritage and the communal temple of An Vinh village in central Quang Ngai Province's Ly Son island district as a national relic.
Sa Pa holds festival next week
The 2013 Sa Pa in the Cloud festival will be held from April 26 to May 5, the Sa Pa District People's Committee has said.

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