Update May, 21 2012 16:25:04
Authorities debate festivals' role
May, 18 2012 11:28:22
Many traditional festivals have been banned from taking place due to culture managers considering them as superstitious, researcher Nguyen Van Huy has told a workshop on awareness and management in Ha Noi.
May, 02 2012 09:30:10
Italy clinches global fireworks competition
The Parente team from Italy won the fifth Da Nang International Fireworks Competition over the weekend with their colourful performance entitled Rainbow of Da Nang.
April, 30 2012 00:40:00
Fireworks light up Da Nang sky
April, 17 2012 10:27:43
Festival honours ethnic minorities
Some of the country's diverse ethnic cultures will be on show at a festival held tomorrow and Thursday in suburban Ha Noi.
April, 14 2012 08:32:43
Festival brings merriment to ancient city
The arts are a major feature of this year's Hue Festival, according to Ngo Hoa, head of the organising board.
April, 13 2012 10:20:01
Festival to celebrate Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay, in the north-ern province of Quang Ninh, was officially recognised as a New Wonder early this month. As a result, the authorities plan to upgrade services and improve Carnival Ha Long to promote their achievement.
April, 13 2012 10:14:12
A royal blast
Artists perform a royal dance at the Royal Night that takes place on Tuesday at the Grand Palace in the former imperial capital city of Hue.
April, 13 2012 09:35:00
France to remain main partner at Hue Festival 2014
France will remain the main partner of the Hue festival, which will next be held in 2014, said Segolene Royal, president of the Poitou-Charentes Regional Council in France.
April, 11 2012 09:17:00
Traditional dress parade charms Hue festival-goers
A second ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) show at the Hue Festival will be held tonight at the Quoc Hoc Stele Square.
April, 09 2012 11:18:00
Israeli band performs at Hue festival
The Israeli band MOSAIC will entertain audiences at the Hue festival tonight with a performance of diverse music including traditional Israeli folk songs.
April, 09 2012 11:18:00
Hue fest begins with a bang
A bright and colourful night-time spectacular featuring local and international performers launched the 2012 Hue Festival and the north-central coast's Year of Tourism at the Imperial Capital City's Noon Gate on Saturday.