The traditional costumes of Tho women
06:00 | 13/03/2022 Culture & Tourism
(VEN) - Although traditional costumes of the Tho women, who live mainly in the north-central province of Nghe An bordering Laos, are not as sophisticated and colorful as those of some other ethnic groups, they still make an impression with their simplicity and unique features.
Foreign tourists to be welcomed starting March 15
06:00 | 12/03/2022 Culture & Tourism
(VEN) - Vietnam is expected to reopen inbound and outbound tourism from March 15 under “new normal” conditions, loosen Covid-19 testing requirements, diversify tourist arrivals and apply various policies to attract foreign tourists including unilateral and bilateral visa exemption, and electronic visas.
Bodh Gaya - A spiritual journey
14:46 | 07/03/2022 Culture & Tourism
(VEN) - The Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City organized a tourism B2B meeting with the theme ‘Bodh Gaya - A spiritual journey’ on March 4. The meeting aimed at looking at the phase of opening of both India and Vietnam for tourism purposes and to provide the stakeholders an opportunity to understand the facilities and possibilities in the Indian province of Bihar, home to a large number of Buddhist sites which attract many travelers from Vietnam.
Sacred tree of the Co Tu people
06:00 | 06/03/2022 Culture & Tourism
(VEN) - Tet or the Lunar New Year holiday is the most important Vietnamese holiday, a time for family reunions, gift exchanges, and wishes of prosperity and health. Planting a New Year tree known as “Cay Neu”, is also a Vietnamese custom of the springtime Tet Festival.
Vietnam to resume pre-pandemic visa exemption policies from March 15
11:42 | 04/03/2022 Culture & Tourism
HANOI — Vietnam is slated to resume pre-pandemic bilateral and unilateral visa exemption policies for foreigners when the country fully reopens international tourism on March 15, 2022, announced the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang.
Foreign tourists can travel freely in Vietnam with negative COVID-19 tests
14:00 | 02/03/2022 Culture & Tourism
HANOI — With negative COVID-19 tests, fully vaccinated foreign tourists may freely travel in Vietnam after only one day of isolation following entry, according to the Ministry of Health’s proposed regulations.
Experiencing life in the 10th century in Ninh Binh’s new old towns
06:00 | 26/02/2022 Culture & Tourism
(VEN) - Thousands of visitors flocked to Ky Lan Park in Ninh Binh Province’s Ninh Binh City on January 27 to take part in the inauguration of the first phase of the reproduction of 10th century streets projects in Trang An and Hoa Lu.
Artisan diligently preserves ancient pottery
06:00 | 20/02/2022 Culture & Tourism
(VEN) - Artisan Pham Anh Dao is a familiar name to lovers of traditional pottery, being the only artisan in Bat Trang craft village in Hanoi’s Gia Lam District who reverses industrial ceramic production and uses traditional craft techniques to make pottery by hand.
Young man’s love for an old craft
06:00 | 19/02/2022 Culture & Tourism
(VEN) - Artisan Dang Van Hau is probably the youngest Vietnamese maker of “to he”, the edible figurines made of glutinous rice powder typical of the Lunar New Year (Tet) and other festivals. He has associated himself with this craft for 20 years and is determined to revive the colorful custom.
Digital tools and traditional tourist sites, a winning combination
06:00 | 18/02/2022 Culture & Tourism
(VEN) - Digital transformation holds the key to Vietnam’s re-opening to foreign tourists and to providing local and international visitors with safe, attractive tourist offerings.
