The Vietnamese Tourism-Culture Festival will be held in the Republic of Korea (RoK) as part of activities celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam-RoK diplomatic relations (December 22), according to Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
At the Vietnamese Tourism-Culture Festival in the RoK 2016 (Source: VNAT)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Tourism-Culture Festival willbe held in the Republic of Korea (RoK) as part of activities celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam-RoK diplomatic relations (December 22), according toVietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
During the festival, a tourism promotion programme will introducetourism potential and policies of Vietnam as well as new tourism products ofthe country. The event is expected to draw 100 delegates from RoK travel firmsand media agencies.
According to the Korean Tourism Organisation in Vietnam, 2017 is asuccessful year of the RoK tourism sector in Vietnam. As of November 19, over302,200 Vietnamese tourists visited the RoK, a rise of 29.9 percent year onyear, making Vietnam the eighth largest market of the RoK.
Vietnam is also a popular destination for RoK travelers, welcoming over1.54 million arrivals in 2016, up 38.7 percent compared to 2015. At the end of Novemberthis year, more than 2.15 million RoK tourists came to Vietnam, a surge of 55.3percent year on year. The RoK ranks second only after China in the number ofvisitors to the Southeast Asian country.
Vice Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Ha VanSieu said that over the past years, tourism cooperation between Vietnam and theRoK has been growing. He expressed his hope that in the coming time, businessesof both sides will foster connectivity, contributing to lifting bilateraltourism ties to a new height, thus boosting socio-economic growth in bothcountries.-VNA
The 6th Vietnam Culture Festival took place in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK) on October 16, offering a chance for locals to understand more about the Vietnamese culture.
A Vietnamese cultural festival was held at Sejong University, the Republic of Korea (RoK) on October 29 under the auspices of the Vietnamese Embassy in the RoK, as part of activities to mark the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
The Ho Chi Minh City–Gyeongju World Culture Festival 2017 in the Vietnamese southern hub, which closed on December 3, attracted more than 4 million domestic and foreign visitors.
The central province of Quang Nam’s first-ever Korean Day Festival and Korean Film Week will take place from December 11 to 17 in Tam Ky city to mark the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The U23 competition will run from June 16 to 22, followed by the U17 event from June 23 to 28, while athletes competing in the U23 category will undergo weight and skill checks ahead of the matches starting June 18, while similar checks for U17 athletes will take place before June 23.
Vietnam continues to sit just behind continental powerhouses Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, China, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
At the Vietnamese Tourism-Culture Festival in the RoK 2016 (Source: VNAT)
