April 14th, 2010 |
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Historic home: The main building of the Co Mat Vien, or the imperial Department of Confidential Affairs, where top courtiers discussed important issues during the Nguyen Dynasty’s rule. — VNS File Photo Thai Loc
THUA THIEN-HUE – Thua Thien Hue Province authorities have decided after much debate where Hue’s History and Revolution [...]
April 14th, 2010 |
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Up to 22 capital and cities around the world and foreign embassies in Vietnam have registered to take part in activities marking Hanoi’s 1,000th anniversary that will be held later this year.
According to the National Steering Committee for the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi, the city of [...]
April 12th, 2010 |
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A million travelers from both countries will visit Vietnam and Thailand over the next five years under a joint tourism promotion campaign.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is carrying out programs to help Vietnamese and Thai tourism agencies promote their services in Thailand, a representative from the authority said at a [...]
April 12th, 2010 |
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With modern ‘villages’ popping up all over Vietnam’s major cities, Lan Hieu looks at the gated communities of times past.
A newly built gate in Phu Thanh Chuong follows traditional design
An old gate leading to famous ancient Duong Lam Village Son Tay Town, Hanoi
Modern life around an ancient gate
Along with the banyan tree, [...]
April 8th, 2010 |
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HA NOI — The Viet Nam National Academy of Music will host the first International Piano Competition in September in Ha Noi.
The event has been organised to mark the millennium anniversary of the capital Ha Noi and the 200th birthday of Polish composer Frederic Chopin.
The competition, which will run from September 4-13, will include [...]
April 6th, 2010 |
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VietNamNet Bridge – A national-level commemoration of the first rulers of Viet Nam – the Hung kings – will be organised during ten days this month in the northern province of Phu Tho and two days in other provinces and cities throughout the country.
According to the guidance of the Prime Minister, an opening festival [...]
April 6th, 2010 |
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Situated on the Perfume River, Hue is a relaxed and peaceful city full of lakes, canals and lush vegetation. Once the imperial city of the Nguyen dynasty, this Unesco world Heritage Site is home to some of Vietnam’s greatest historical buildings and sights. The Nguyen dynasty was the last royal family to rule Vietnam with [...]
April 5th, 2010 |
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Lesson learned: Three arches of Hue’s Quoc Tu Giam, the Nguyen Dynasty-era university, have been walled up following a theft in February. — VNS Photo Thai Lo
THUA THIEN-HUE — Cultural authorities in the central province of Thua Thien Hue have expressed concern over unauthorised constructions within the Nguyen Dynasty’s Quoc Tu Giam, the former royal [...]
April 4th, 2010 |
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Eight international airlines are promoting Ho Chi Minh City’s most popular tourist destinations on flights to the southern hub, an official said.
La Quoc Khanh, deputy director of the city Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the carriers, including Air France, United Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways, [...]
March 30th, 2010 |
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VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese singers are become active professionally, clearly evident from their annual schedule for the early days of 2010. Many singers have also chosen 2010 to launch big projects.
Singer Quang Dung.
Perhaps the economic recovery has persuaded singers to conduct their major projects in 2010 to stir up the frozen music market. One [...]
