Tag: culture
Vietnam Food Travel Map project announced
The Vietnam Food Travel Map project, the first of its kind and developed by culinary artisans and experts, was unveiled during a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on April 1.
Month-long events honour cultures of Vietnamese ethnic groups
A kaleidoscope of cultures, rituals, and cuisine of ethnic minority groups around the country will be highlighted throughout April at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Son Tay town on the outskirts of Hanoi.
800 local taekwondo artists to compete in Korean Ambassador Cup
VOV.VN - Approximately 800 taekwondo athletes from 45 clubs nationwide are set to compete in the National Taekwondo Clubs Championships-Korean Ambassador Cup 2021, which is scheduled to take place from April 7-14 in the central province of Quang Nam.
Vietnam recipient of 10 nominations in 2021 World Travel Awards
VOV.VN - The country has successfully received the nomination for 10 prestigious prizes at the annual 2021 World Travel Awards (WTA), according to details released by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).
Quang Ninh hosts series of events to revive tourism market
VOV.VN - The northern province of Quang Ninh has initiated plans to organise a total of 30 events in an effort to stimulate domestic tourism demand whilst reviving the local tourism market following the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic being brought under control.
Plan to be developed for preservation of ethnic minorities’ songs, dance, music
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will develop a plan on preserving, restoring and promoting folk songs, dances and music of ethnic minority groups in tandem with boosting tourism for the 2021 – 2030 period.
Vietnamese official honoured with Italy’s Order of Merit
Phan Thanh Binh, head of the National Assembly’s Committee for Culture, Education, Youth and Adolescents and President of the Vietnam-Italy Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, has been presented with Italy’s Order of Merit.
Song Doc Nghinh Ong Festival recognized as national intangible heritage
VOV.VN - The annual Song Doc Nghinh Ong Festival 2021, also known as the Whale Worshiping Festival, was recently recognized as national intangible cultural heritage during a ceremony held in the Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau.
Conferences to promote conservation of UNESCO-recognised heritages
A chain of conferences to assess the management, protection and promotion of the value of Vietnam's intangible cultural heritage recognised by UNESCO, is scheduled to take place in April 2021, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Ministry announces venues for SEA Games 31 competitions
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recently announced a list of venues for sport competitions of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).
