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Around 600 samples of Vietnamese ao dai designed by 18 famous designers from all over Vietnam are to be displayed at the Hue Festival of 2014.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has authorised the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to sign a dossier seeking UNESCO recognition for the Mother Goddess worship as intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

Many farmers in Hanoi have turned away from growing some types of traditional trees to create ornamental and ecological gardens to attract visitors.

More than 150 photographs on display at an exhibition in Da Lat City offer visitors a sample of the wilder side and special cultural features of the Central Highlands region.

A cultural event highlighting the Khau Vai Love Market will take place on April 24 to 26 in the northern Ha Giang Province's Meo Vac District, a local official said.

The 10th annual HCM City Tourism Festival officially got underway on March 27 at Park 23/9 in district 1 featuring many tourism related venues and activities.

Five Vietnamese destinations have been listed among 19 places in Southeast Asia that will “actually change your life” by the US’ Huffington Post newspaper.

A group of young people in Hanoi has been working on a photo project named “Humans of Hanoi” depicting the daily life of Hanoians.

Vietnamese farmers have used puppets to protect their fields from mice and birds for many generations, making it a sort of folk art.

Bien Hoa Citadel, in the southern province of Dong Nai, with a history of hundreds of years has become seriously deteriorated.

A short video clip made by a group of students about a neglected relic site in central Hue City has become semi-viral on the internet.

Danang City has been listed among the top ten most outstanding new emerging destinations in Asia in 2014, according to Agoda.com, the renowned hotel booking website of Asia.

A photo exhibition themed “The colour of life” is currently ongoing at the Hanoi University of Culture, vividly capturing moments from everyday life in the northern and central regions of the country.

A rare species of turtle was discovered and caught at an eco-tourism park in Hanoi on March 17.

Dog racing is a recent arrival to Phu Quoc Island, stirring up interest among many residents and visitors.

Van Phuc village on the outskirts of Hanoi has been recognized as the oldest silk village that has maintained the trade in Vietnam for more than 1,000 years.

Cua Lo town in the central province of Nghe An expects to welcome 2.2 million tourists, this year and increase tourism revenue by 19.9% compared to last year.

The brand “Crafted in Quang Nam” has been successfully created for products made by Kim Bong woodwork and Thanh Ha pottery villages in the central province of Quang Nam.

Over 1,000 visitors attended a biennial Elephant Race held in Krong Na commune, Buon Don district, in the Central Highland province of Dak Lak on March 12.