On August 9 one of the world''s largest cruise ships,
Voyager of the Seas, carrying more than 3,600 passengers and 1,200 crew
members docked for the first time in the central city of Hue.
The ancient city of Hoi An has launched a variety of tourism promotions
between May and August, officials at the city''s Culture and Sport
Centre said.
New clothing shops in HCM City are holding their own
against famous international brands, with new collections being
snatched up by the city''s style-conscious.
Eight young graduates from the London College for
Fashion Studies will showcase their first collections at a fashion show
and exhibition titled Still Believing.
French photographer Rehahn Croquevielle showcases
different facial features and mood of Vietnamese children and elders
through photos displayed at an exhibition in downtown Ha Noi.
Several cultural events, offering a wide range of entertainment
activities for the people, are being held across the country during the
five-day holiday beginning on April 30.
A sharp increase in the number of people choosing different tour
packages during the upcoming extended holiday next week has offered a
golden opportunity to tourist companies to maximise turnover.
More than 300 photos taken by children from Sa Pa in the northern province of Lao Cai are on display at the South Korean Culture Centre in downtown Ha Noi.
To celebrate 110 years of tourism in Sa Pa, the district town''s People''s
Committee has decided to turn Cau May Street into a walking street for
tourists.
The richly embroidered ao dai (traditional woman dress) worn by
Vietnamese beauty Truong Thi May at this year''s Miss Universe is among
the top 5 of best national costumes, according to the Missosology, a
pageant - related forum.
Ten new films by successful film-makers from Germany will be presented
at a film festival from September 5 to October 3 in Ha Noi, Hai Phong,
Hue, Da Nang, HCM City, Nha Trang and for the first time, Thai Nguyen.
As many as 160 competitors will take part in the
ninth International kite competition on the beach at the Victoria Hoi An
Beach Resort and Spa on May 18.
Hue authorities yesterday held a boat race on Perfume River to celebrate May Day.Eight boat teams from Hue and its outskirts competed on the 3km of the river that runs through the former capital city.
