Tet 2012 in Ho Chi Minh City: An event list
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/tet-2012-in-ho-chi-minh-city.htmlA detailed list of events that will take place in Ho Chi Minh City before, during and after Tet.
Spring Fair 2012 to be held from 12 to 21 January
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/spring-fair-2012-to-be-held-from-12-to-21-january.htmlAccording to Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism, Spring Fair 2012 has been opened at Vietnam Exhibition and Fair Centre (148 Giang Vo Street, Hanoi) from 12 January until 21 January.
Traditional music theater running next month in HCMC
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/traditional-music-theater-running-next-month-in-hcmc.htmlA theater named Nón Lá (Conical Hat) dedicated to Vietnamese traditional music is going to open at Labor Culture Palace in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, in February, 2012. The two-storey building with capacity of 250 seats is expected to be a cultural destination for foreigners interested in Vietnamese culture and music as well.
Vietnam listed as one of the most attractive tourism destinations in 2012
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/vietnam-listed-as-one-of-the-most-attractive-tourism-destinations-in-2012.htmlBeing negatively impacted from global economic recession from last year, international travellers are now more concerned about their budget while having a trip overseas, and cheap destinations such as Vietnam or China gain more interest of these visitors.
Antique weapon and army costume museum opened in Vung Tau
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/antique-weapon-and-army-costume-museum-opened-in-vung-tau.htmlAntique weapon and army costume museum opened in Vung Tau A special private museum of classical army costumes and weapons has just been opened on Hai Dang Street in Vung Tau City last Saturday, 7th January 2012.
VIETNAM ONLINE THIS WEEK: JAN 9-15
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/vietnam-online-this-week--jan-9-15.htmlIn contrast with the coldness and moisture in Hanoi, the weather in Ho Chi Minh City is rather hot and dry with average temperature about 27oC and humidity of 70%.
Emirates Airline to launch direct flight to Vietnam
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/emirates-airline-to-launch-direct-flight-to-vietnam.htmlIn an effort to expand business in Southeast Asia, Emirates Airline, a leading international carrier of the United Arab Emirates is operating daily direct flights route Dubai - Ho Chi Minh, starting on June 4th, 2012.
Ho Chi Minh City to display fireworks at 6 locations at Lunar New Year Eve
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/ho-chi-minh-city-to-display-fireworks-at-6-locations-at-lunar-new-year-eve.htmlHo Chi Minh City is preparing for displaying fireworks at six major locations inside the city on the Eve of Tet 2012.
Jetstar allows apricot and peach blossoms carrying for Tet
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/jetstar-passengers-allowed-carrying-apricot--peach-blossoms-for-tet.htmlThe budget airline Jetstar Pacific has facilitated passengers carrying apricot and peach blossoms from now on until February 7th, 2012 as a special luggage consignment service for the upcoming Tet holiday.
White color for all boats in Ha Long Bay from May 2012
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/white-color-for-all-boats-in-ha-long-bay-from-may-2012.htmlInformation from VnExpress states that Quang Ninh People’s Committee intends to implement new policy to force all tourism boats in Ha Long Bay (except dragon boats) to repaint their outer skin to white color.
Hạ Long among the 45 world's must-visit places of 2012
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/ha-long-to-be-listed-15th-among-45-desired-places-for-2012.htmlOnline travel website of the reputable magazine New York Times (travel.nytimes.com) recently featured an article on 45 places that should be visited in 2012 and Ha Long Bay of Vietnam is honored to be in the list.
Discover heritages of Vietnam along Ho Chi Minh Trail with Luxury Travel
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/discover-heritages-of-vietnam-along-ho-chi-minh-trail-with-luxury-travel.htmlThe domestic Luxury Travel Group has recently launched a special tour named “Discover the hidden treasures of Vietnam by road in 29 days”, in which tourists will discover famous attractions of the country along the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail with private van, guide and driver.
Quan họ folk singing promoted in Paris
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/quan-ho-folk-singing-promoted-in-paris.htmlQuan họ is a Vietnam’s antiphonal singing between men and women, created by Kinh ethnic group in the Northern provinces of Bắc Ninh and Bắc Giang long time ago.
Water Puppet performed in France starting this January
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/water-puppet-performed-in-france-starting-this-january.htmlPeople in France who love to explore the charm of Vietnamese culture, especially performing arts, will be delighted to know that Vietnam’s unique water puppet will be going on tours in the country this January. This is among activities of culture exchange between France’s Bordeaux National Opera and Vietnam’s Water Puppet Theater.
Amazing Tet celebration at Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/amazing-tet-celebration-at-vietnam-museum-of-ethnology.htmlFrom January 26th to 28th, 2012 (4th to 6th day of the first lunar month), Vietnam Museum of Ethnology hosts a fair of cultural activities to celebrate Tet holiday.
No entrance fee for Hue Royal Citadel this Tet Holiday
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/no-entrance-fee-for-hue-royal-citadel-this-tet-holiday.htmlHue’s authorities have decided to offer no entrance fee to Royal Citadel for all visitors in the occasion of this Tet Holiday.
Night street sparks Hue after sunset
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/night-street-sparks-hue-after-sunset.htmlHue has been widely known as a quiet and relaxing city, where one can come to enjoy a pleasant slow-paced life. However, tourists who stay in this city for a long time may get bored because of limited entertainment and nightlife activities. From now on, thanks to the latest project of Hue night street, tourists have more reason to enjoy the ancient capital.
VIETNAM ONLINE THIS WEEK: JAN 2-8
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/vietnam-online-this-week--jan-2-8.htmlIt can be said that Hanoian truly is experiencing the coldest time of this year with outdoor temperature at 11-13°C at day time and 8-10°C at night.
Enjoy Street Book Festival in Ho Chi Minh City on Tet Holiday.
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/appreciate-street-book-festival-in-ho-chi-minh-city-on-tet-holiday.htmlFollowing the success of the first festival previous Tet Holiday of 2011, the 2nd Street Book Festival is projected to take place in Ho Chi Minh City at the beginning season of this year.
Preparation for upcoming Perfume Pagoda Festival underway
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/preparation-for-upcoming-perfume-pagoda-festival-underway.htmlOnly three weeks left until Perfume Pagoda Festival, the biggest and longest annual festival in Vietnam, which lasts for three full months during spring.
Exhibitions of dragon to feature the Orient
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/exhibitions-of-dragon-to-feature-oriental.htmlDragon Year is coming to Vietnam soon and various artistic activities related to this ritual animal are waiting for visitors.
Hoi An Days to delight HCMC in February
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/hoi-an-days-to-delight-hcmc-on-february.htmlTwo-day cultural event named “Hoi An Days in Ho Chi Minh City 2012” is scheduled to take place at Dong Ho, Ky Hoa tourism area (16A Le Hong Phong, District 10, HCMC) from 4:00 pm February 10th to 10:00 pm February 11th, 2012.
Hanoi welcomed near 2 million international travelers in 2011
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/hanoi-to-welcome-2-million-international-travelers-in-2011.htmlInformation from Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism in Hanoi reveals that in spite of negative impact of global economy’s recession last year, Hanoi welcomed high record of international travelers, at about 1.9 million of tourists.
Entrance fee to Hanoi’s attractions increases in 2012
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/entrance-fee-to-hanois-attractions-increases-in-2012.htmlHanoi City People’s Committee has recently issued Decision 43/2011/QĐ-UBND, in which entrance fees to all natural attractions and historical sites within the city increase considerably (even doubles in some places) since January 1st, 2012.
Year-end shopping season: Vietnam's promotion battle
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/year-end-shopping-season--vietnams-promotion-battle.htmlA number of retailers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) are in time for New Year big price cuts. While many super markets in Hanoi are offering amazing discount up to 50% on all products for Tet (foods, sweets, household items, and electronics), a number of shops in HCMC participate in price stabilization through out Tet season by offering 20- 40% additional amount of good for the market
Da Nang to implement tourism promotion plan for 2012
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/da-nang-to-implement-tourism-promotion-plan-for-2012.htmlCentre of Danang Tourism Promotion has just held a meeting with 40 tourism companies to discuss and preliminary plan to promote tourism in this important tourist attraction city for 2012.
Taste “Flavor of Vietnamese Lunar New Year” in HCMC on the first days of 2012
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/taste-flavor-of-vietnamese-lunar-new-year-in-hcmc-on-the-first-days-of-2012.htmlIt is about three weeks left until Tet (Lunar New Year), the biggest and the most important traditional festival in Vietnam.
VNO This Week – Dec 26th 2011- Jan 1st 2012
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/vno-this-week-dec-26th-2011--jan-1st-2012.htmlThe last days of year 2011 brings about favorable weather and many fantastic event happening around Vietnam, including New Year Eve celebration. Read more weather news and event previews on Vietnamonline this week.
Pottery exhibition in CầnThơ province
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/pottery-exhibition-in-cantho-province.htmlVietnamese Pottery exhibition with various pottery products from many regions all over Vietnam is taking place at Can Tho Museum, starting from 27th December 2011 to 16th April 2012.
Large project on tourism applied to Northwest area
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/large-project-on-tourism-applied-to-northwest-area.htmlInformation from Vietnam National Administration of Tourism reveals that one of the greatest projects on development of Vietnam’s tourism industry will be launched in 2012 in 8 mountainous provinces in the North West area.
Vietnam now boasts Timeless Charm as new slogan
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/vietnam-now-boasts-timeless-charm-as-new-slogan.htmlAfter the dismissal of the previous “A different Orient”, with little time left on the 2011 calendar, it seems that Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has finally decided on its new slogan for the period 2012-2015.
Vietnam Airlines launched 37% discount promotion on European routes
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/vietnam-airlines-launched-37-discount-promotion-on-european-routes.htmlThe ending of 2011 and the beginning of 2012 is a pretty good time to fly domestically and internationally with cheaper fare.
Vietnam international visits reach six-million yesterday
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/viet-nam-welcomes-the-six-millionth-international-visitor-yesterday.htmlDecember 26th, 2011 marked an important milestone in Vietnam's tourism of 2011, when the six-millionth foreign tourist arrived in the country through Hon Gai Jetty. Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has targeted only 5.3-5.5 millions of international visitors in 2011 and this goal has evidently been met and surpassed.
Contemporary German movies week at the beginning of 2012
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/contemporary-german-movies-week-at-the-beginning-of-2012.htmlIn the early beginning of 2012, lovers of cinema, especially German cinema movies, are given chances to catch up with the development of contemporary movies in this country with the German movie festival held from 6 to 11 January 2012 at Goethe Institute in Hanoi.
Concert on Antonin Dvorak to be held at Arts Performing Center
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/concert-on-antonin-dvorak-to-be-held-at-arts-performing-center.htmlAt the ending time of 2011, lovers of symphony, especially the composition of famous Czech composer Dvorak...
Exhibition of Goddesses Worshipping in Vietnamese Women’s Museum
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/exhibition-of-goddesses-worshipping-in-vietnamese-womens-museum.htmlThe worship of Goddesses is a long-standing belief and very popular in Vietnam, a wet-rice cultivation country, where the female plays an important role in the development of the economy.
Happy Taxi to be banned at Tan Son Nhat Airport
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/happy-taxi-to-be-banned-at-tan-son-nhat-airport.htmlOnline newspaper VnExpress reported that Happy Taxi Company has just been forced to cease operating at Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City). This is the third company which was banned from this airport, after Petrolimex Taxi and Festival Taxi.
“Long Bien Bridge – Past and Present” exhibition from December 19th
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/long-bien-bridge-past-and-present-exhibition-from-december-19th.htmlFor any people in Hanoi, Long Bien Bridge has become a symbol for hundred fo years. It is simply because this is not just a bridge, but a historical witness of all change and vicissitude of this city.
Belly Dance and Circus Night to celebrate New Year in Hanoi
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/belly-dance-and-circus-night-to-celebrate-new-year-in-hanoi.htmlTo celebrate the New Year 2012, the Central Circus in Hanoi is going to host a special show named “Happy New Year 2012 – A mysterious night”, in which spectacular circusis blended with charming belly dance for the first time in Vietnam.
International visitor to Ho Chi Minh City reaches 3.5 millions
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/international-visitor-to-ho-chi-minh-city-reaches-35-millions.htmlInformation from Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism shows that there are about 3.5 million international travelers visiting this city in 2011, rises 12.9% over the same period last year.
VIETNAM ONLINE THIS WEEK: DEC 19 - 25
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/vietnam-online-this-week--dec-19---25.htmlChristmas and New Year Eve is coming to the Town. Hurry up and get the latest news and events previews on Vietnam Online this week.
Christmas BBQ fundraiser at The Garden Shopping Center
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/christmas-bbq-fundraiser-at-the-garden-shopping-center.htmlFor expats in Hanoi, joining the BBQ Fundraiser for Blue Dragon, hosted by Sky Café and The Garden Shopping Center may be a cheerful and meaningful way to celebrate this Christmas. The BBQ party is taking place at The Garden Shopping Center (The Manor, Me Tri Road, TuLiem District) from 11:00 am to 03:00 pm on Saturday, December 24th, 2011.
Hoi An welcomed more than 1.5 million visitors in 2011
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/hoi-an-welcomed-more-than-15-million-visitors-in-2011.html2011 could be considered as a successful year to tourism industry in Hoi An with over 1.5 million tourists visiting this charming city.
Lam Dong considered potential host of Craft Village Fair
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/craft-village-fair-2011-unconfirmed-for-lam-dong-province.htmlThe Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has prompted that the annual Craft Village Fair 2011 is very likely taking place in Lam Dong, from December 29th 2011 to January 3rd 2012.
HCMC bustling with activities for New Year and Tet Holiday
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/hcmc-bustling-with-activities-for-new-year-and-tet-holiday.htmlIt is less than two weeks left until the New Year, and about five weeks until Tet holiday. Ho Chi Minh City, the liveliest city in Vietnam is more bustling than any other time of the year, with a lot of activities to celebrate these special occasions.
Beethoven concert in Ho Chi Minh City
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/beethoven-concert-in-ho-chi-minh-city.htmlWith the purpose to promote the world masterpieces by the legendary German composer Ludwig van Beethoven to the local audiences, Goethe Institute in Vietnam has organized free concert series called The Beethoven Symphony Project in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Direct flights route Can Tho and Taiwan launched for Tet Holiday 2012
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/direct-flights-route-can-tho-and-taiwan-to-be-launched-at-tet-holiday-2012.htmlInformation from Vietnam Airlines in Can Tho has revealed that in the occasion of Tet Holiday 2012, Vietnam Airline branch in Can Tho is temporarily opening direct routes from Can Tho to Taiwan and vice versa.
Lacquer exhibition “Harvest” in Ho Chi Minh City
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/lacquer-exhibition-harvest-in-ho-chi-minh-city.htmlTourists interested in Vietnamese fine arts, at the same time willing to know about the life in Vietnam’s countryside, should visit the lacquer painting exhibition titled “Harvest” in Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts (97A Pho DucChinh Street, District 1), from now on till January 1st, 2012.
Tet Flower Festival in HCMC expected to be massive
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/tet-flower-festival-in-hcmc-expected-to-be-massive.htmlFirstly organized in 2004, the New Year Flower Festival has been a highly expected annual event and indispensable activity to celebrate Tet holiday in Ho Chi Minh City.
Direct flights from Seoul to Danang now on with Asiana Airlines
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/direct-flights-from-seoul-to-danang-now-on-with-asiana-airlines.htmlAsiana Airlines has recently opened a new direct route from Seoul to Danang city since mid-December 2011. This increases the number of flights connecting South Korea and Vietnam by Asiana Airlines to 37 flights per week.
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