Lotus flowers are so much more than just a pretty sight on our lakes. They have so many different uses like tea, healthy drinks, and they are even used to make conical hats and art! Now authorities in Ninh Bình want to use the flower to encourage more eco-friendly tourists to visit the province.

Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province, a hidden gem of Việt Nam, is buzzing with excitement as Tourism Week kicked off on Friday, offering a range of activities that are sure to attract both local and international tourists.

Themed “Quảng Ninh-Hokkaido: Profound Cultural Integration”, the Hokkaido Festival aims to enhance mutual understanding of culture, cuisine and tourism, as well as build trust and comprehension between the citizens of the two localities.

A two-day art exhibition named “Đan Sắc” opens in HCM City on Saturday, showcasing the fusion of traditional folk materials and narratives of personal identity.

The central city’s Fine Arts Museum has received a full collection of 253 exhibits including 101 paintings and 30 sculptures by French-Vietnamese artist Lê Bá Đảng (1921-2015) following a donation from his family in August.

The private  Phương Nam Theatre has launch a series of new water puppetry and circus based plays, offering fresh entertainment options for children in HCM City.

Cultural heritage is a natural resource, inspiration, and subject for the cultural industry. These resources should be tapped to boost tourism and make a bigger contribution to socio-economic development.

Many symbolic activities of Indian culture, Indian and international cuisine, musical performances, Indian state dance performances, henna artists and face painting will be featured at the event.

Dozens of veteran artists and young talents in cải lương (reformed opera), the 100-year-old gerne of Vietnamese theatre, are performing on a TV programme on Long An Radio & Television.