Ancient Champa stele unearthed
Ancient Champa stele unearthed   (Aug 18, 2009)
A stone stele, chiselled with ancient Champa script, was unearthed in the central province of Phu Yen, and believed to be a very significant archaeological find, said a provincial official.
Japan helps rebuild ancient Hue Palace
Japan will provide nearly USD 10 million to build a replica of Hue Citadel’s Can Chanh Palace from 2010-2015, which was destroyed during the war in 1947.
Ceremony recognizes Cu Lao Cham as World Biosphere Reserve
A ceremony was held on August 16 in Tan Hiep Commune, Hoi An City, central Quang Nam Province to receive UNESCO’s certificate recognizing Cu Lao Cham Islands as the World…
Photo exhibition salutes Laos-Vietnam friendship
In coordination with the Vietnam Cultural Centre in Laos, the Department of Culture and Information of Saynhabuli Province in northern Laos has held a photo exhibition and art performances to mark the 64th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution and National Day.
Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange days open in Hoi An
The 7th “Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange Days” Festival opened in Hoi An, in the central province of Quang Nam on August 14.
10 special national historical sites announced
A list of 10 special national treasures nationwide has been announced, according to a decision of the Prime Minister.
Research results of Hue City’s Can Chanh Palace announced
More than 100 domestic and foreign researchers, architectures and experts gathered at an international seminar on the research and restoration of the Can Chanh Palace (Hue Royal Citadel) in the former imperial Hue City on August 13.
Over 100 businesses to take part in food international exhibition
More than 100 domestic and foreign companies will take part in the 13th international exhibition on food, drink and packing technology, Vietfood & Pro-pack, to be held in Ho Chi Minh City from August 19-22.
Postcards tell tale of two cities
A juxtaposition of scenes from early 20 century life in Singapore and HCMC will be part of a postcard exhibition that opened on August 12 at the Cultural Youth House in District 1.
Thousand-year-old tombs discovered in Quang Tri
Two tombs containing coffins estimated to be 1,000 years old were discovered recently in the central province of Quang Tri’s Gio Linh District.
“Ho Chi Minh City – 100 interesting things” program
Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has co-operated with municipal Tourism Association to introduce “Ho Chi Minh City – 100 interesting things” program to the public on August 8, 2009.
Photographers snaps Vietnam’s diversity
An exhibition of 80 photographs by Minh Loc, featuring the beauty of the northern town of Sapa and the Mekong Delta region, are on display at Binh Quoi Tourist Village in HCMC until September 18.
Travel JVs allowed to bring tourists abroad
Travel company joint ventures are allowed to provide outbound tours on a trial basis from August 10, 2009 to December 31, 2010.
Singapore Festival kicks off in HCMC
A Singapore Festival has been held from August 12-16 at the Thanh Nien Culture House in Ho Chi Minh City by the Singaporean Consulate General in Vietnam and the Vietnam-Singapore Friendship Association.
“Thousand-year Thang Long-Hanoi” website debuts
A website to introduce the capital city of Hanoi’s thousand-year history, as well as the tangible and intangible cultural traditions, of the country in general and Hanoi’s ancient citadel in particular, went on-line on August 11.
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