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Vietnam cultural heritage day launched in Hanoi
Celebrations of the seventh Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day officially started at a ceremony in Hano on the theme of “Cultural Heritage and Tourism Week of the Northern Central Region”.

Xoan singing recognised as world heritage
Vietnam’s Xoan singing has entered the world’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritages in need of Urgent Protection.

Primitive beauty in Tra Loc Lagoon
Quang Tri may have a military history but now it is a place where tourists seek some beautiful spots in the peaceful province - with Tra Loc Lagoon the number one destination.

3.1 million tourists visit HCMC since early this year
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) welcomed nearly 3.1 million tourist arrivals in the first eleven months this year, up 8.4 percent from the same period last year, reported the city department of culture, sport and tourism.

Forum promotes Vietnam-China trade
Nearly 200 representatives from Vietnamese and Chinese businesses attended a trade promotion forum in the Chinese city of Tianjin on November 25.

Hanoi to pilot walking streets from early 2012
The Hanoi Department of Transport has submitted a pilot plan of organising some walking streets around Hoan Kiem District to the city People’s Committee for approval.

Vietnam receives more than 5.3 million foreign tourists since the beginning of the year
The number of foreign tourists visiting Vietnam in the first eleven months of 2011 reached more than 5.3 million, a year-on-year increase of 15.9 percent, reported the Vietnam General Statistics Office.

Festival to promote Hanoi’s special dishes
A culinary festival will be held in Ho Tay Water Park from December 30, 2011 to January 2, 2012 to honour Hanoi’s specialities.

Guitar gala 2011 to be held in HCM City
Guitar gala 2011, the first of its kind in Vietnam, will take place at the HCM City Academy of Music from December 8-18.

Vietnamese music gala held in France
A Vietnamese music gala was held at the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in France on December 3.