The Hanoitimes - Hanoi will host Vietnam – Japan Cultural Exchange and exhibition of the cherry blossom flower at Ly Thai To statue during the Lunar New Year. Ho Chi Minh City to hold firework displays for upcoming holiday Hanoians enjoy dazzling firework at 30 sites on the 2018 Lunar New Year’s Eve Hanoi prepares for Lunar New Year firework displays Besides fireworks displays, Hanoi will organize many art cultural performances to celebrate the Lunar New Year’s Eve, which falls on February 4. Hanoi will host several art cultural performances on the Lunar New Year’s Eve. Photo: Kinhtedothi.vn Ten key streets in the downtown, including Trang Tien, Trang Thi, Hang Bai, Ba Trieu, Hai Ba Trung, Phan Chu Trinh, Ngo Quyen, Thanh Nien, Dien Bien Phu and Nguyen Thai Hoc, will be lit up with colorful lighting systems. According to the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, the Hoan Kiem walking street will be decorated with fresh flowers, while … [Read more...] about Hanoi plans multiple art cultural performances on Lunar New Year’s Eve
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Vietnam’s New Year spectacles draw teeming crowds to downtown cities
Vietnam's New Year spectacles draw teeming crowds to downtown cities Đếm ngược The Nguyen Hue Walking Street of Saigon is already packed with people hours ahead of the "New Year Countdown". On Bui Vien Street in Saigon, a popular backpacker hangout, foreigners mingled with the crowds to drink with friends or make new friends on New Year's Eve and welcome 2019 with gaiety. This is a common gathering place for foreigners in Vietnam. Steven and his friends from the U.S. said they came to Saigon 6 months ago, and where in Bui Vien from the afternoon onwards, meeting up with Vietnamese friends. "This is the first time I am celebrating New Year's Eve in Vietnam. It's quite festive here, unlike how I thought you guys would only celebrate the Lunar New Year. I would try to experience what New Year's Eve feels like in Vietnam, and I think tonight's gonna be a memorable night," said Steven. For several years now, Hanoi's Countdown Festival has become one of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s New Year spectacles draw teeming crowds to downtown cities
Cultural activities for New Year celebration in Phong Nha-Ke Bang
The Hanoitimes - The event aims to introduce tourism activities in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to visitors. Quang Binh signs MoU to boost tourism ties with Mekong Delta 44 new caves found in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park Quang Binh welcomes over 3 million visitors in 9 months Visitors to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park on the last day of 2018 will have a chance to enjoy many kinds of cultural activities to celebrate New Year. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Quang Binh province. Photo: motthegioi.vn New Year’s Eve countdown in Son Trach commune, Bo Trach district, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, culinary program, dragon dance performances, street music and acoustic music are among the activities to be held from the evening of December 31 on. . In addition, travel agents in Quang Binh are offering discounts of between 10 – 20% on all tourism packages and services for foreign holidaymakers from December 20, 2018 to January 20, 2019. The … [Read more...] about Cultural activities for New Year celebration in Phong Nha-Ke Bang
Saigon prepares New Year firework displays
By Nguyen Quy  December 23, 2018 | 08:55 am GMT+7 Phones are up to capture the fireworks show in Saigon on the Lunar New Year's Eve of 2018. Photo by VnExpress/Thanh Nguyen Vietnam’s largest city is planning a series of firework performances to ring in two New Years, one Gregorian and the other Vietnamese. Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have approved a plan for two fireworks shows on New Year’s Eve, and another six for Tet, on the Lunar New Year’s Eve. As in previous years, the 15-minute fireworks will be set off at the Thu Thiem Tunnel that links Districts 1 and 2; and Dam Sen Park in District 11 on the midnight of January 1, to welcome 2019. For the Lunar New Year’s Eve, which falls on February 4, the municipal government will have the fireworks shows at six locations, one of which will be a high-altitude display at the Thu Thiem Tunnel area, and the remaining five low-altitude ones at the Dam Sen Park, the Ethnic Culture Historical … [Read more...] about Saigon prepares New Year firework displays
The top spots across Vietnam to celebrate New Year’s Eve
It takes between 5 to 6 hours for tourists to travel from Hanoi to Sapa. The cold weather is similar to European conditions and is one of the towns interesting features that foreigners enjoy about the town. Visitors have a wide range of options to pick from when deciding where to stay, with the town being home to homestays, hostels, 4 or 5 star hotels and resorts. Walking through villages home to the ethnic minorities and sampling local food is a wonderful experience for travelers. In mid-July 2018, Travel & Leisure named the ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam among the top 15 cities in the world. The unique architecture of the town should not be missed. Visitors are also able to purchase souvenir items from the Old Quarter in Hoi An. Da Lat City in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong attracts tourists thanks to a landscape full of beauty and delicious food. Taking majestic early morning photographs, exploring Cau Dat tea hill and drinking local … [Read more...] about The top spots across Vietnam to celebrate New Year’s Eve