Ha Long Week aims at European market

 

 

The Ha Long Week 2012 will take place in the northern province of Quang Ninh from November 27-30, with a focus on European market. 

Co-organised by the provincial People’s Committee and the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, the event expects to attract the participation of 140 international representatives from leading tourism companies and travel agencies from France, Belgium, Holland, Germany and the United Kingdom. 

During the week, a wide range of activities will be available for participants, including Ha Long Bay tours, Gala dinner, business meetings, a seminar on promoting potential of Ha Long tourism and cultural programmes.

Source: VNA

 

Northern provinces promote tourism potential

 

 

A promotion aimed at the tourist industry, themed ‘three nations, one destination’ took place in the northern province of Quang Ninh on October 29, with numerous travel agencies from Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand taking part. 

The promotion hoped to expand the tourism sector in Quang Ninh province, by promoting culture, popular destinations and quality services around the province. It will also give domestic and overseas travel agencies the opportunity to meet new partners in the field. 

At the event, representatives from the provincial Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism gave an overall picture of Quang Ninh’s potential and its advantages for developing tourism in the province. 

Home to the world’s natural wonder, Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh also has several cultural sites and popular tourist spots such as Tra Co beach, Yen Tu tourist area and Bai Tu Long bay. 

The province is always an attractive destination for visitors from both home and abroad. 

During the first ten months of this year, the province welcomed almost 6 million tourists, up 10 percent over the same period last year. Of this number, foreigners accounted for 2 million, a year on year rise of 7 percent. 

On the same day, over 60 travel companies from Vietnam , Thailand and Cambodia attended a similar promotion in the northern province of Ninh Binh, where they shared their experiences in organising tours and developing new tourism services and products. 

Chhaysivlin, Director of the Cambodian company CSL Travel and Tours , said that the event gave tourism companies the chance to look for investment opportunities and establish partnerships in the sector.

Source: VNA

 

Hanoi to host Vietnam-RoK culture, food festival

A culture and food festival, which feature the specialties of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) will take place in Hanoi from November 2-4. As part of activities to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Vietnam-RoK diplomatic ties, the event will be organised by the RoK’s Embassy in Vietnam, the RoK’s Rural Development Administration, Korean Tourism Organisation and the Vietnamese Ministry of Agricultural and Development.

About 50 booths of the two countries’ businesses will display their typical agricultural products at the festival. 

There will be outdoor activities with traditional games and contests to cook Vietnamese and Korean dishes. 

Dishes from the RoK and Vietnam including Kim Chi (salted vegetables), bulgogi, and Tteokbokki, mixed noodles, Pho (Vietnamese noodle soup), Bun cha (grilled pork noodle soup) will be featured during the two-day festival. 

The event will be opened free to visitors and money from selling foods at the festival will be contributed to charitable activities in Vietnam.

Source: Vietnam+

 

Buffalo fighting festival attracts over 30,000 visitors

The 2012 Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival, often took place in Do Son district of the northern port city of Hai Phong, has attracted over 30,000 local people and tourists.

Buffalo fighting festival in Do Son

This year’s festival saw competitions among 16 buffaloes selected from qualifying rounds at ward and district levels.

After 15 matches with impressive performances, buffalo No. 25 from Van Son ward became the champion. Buffalo No. 01 from Minh Duc ward came in second and buffalo No. 11 from Van Huong ward, third.

Both the winners and losers are then killed to worship the God and their meat is equally divided to everybody.

The traditional festival, which is held annually on the ninth day of the eighth lunar month, demonstrates the martial spirit of people. It helps promote the locality’s images and tourism potential.

Legends say that a long time ago, there was a severe drought. All creatures looked toward the sea, praying for the Creator’s favour. In the most miserable moment, suddenly, they saw two buffalos fighting fiercely on the wave crests and the rains started to pour down, reviving all creatures. People, therefore, organise the fighting performance annually to show their great gratitude to the Buffalo.

Int’l yacht festival to be held in Khanh Hoa

The International Yacht Festival intended to take place in the south central province of Khanh Hoa this year has been rescheduled for mid-2013, announced the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Festival on August 7.
Around 250 international and domestic yachts have registered to take part in the four-day event.
They will be on display at an exhibition and join in a parade around the Hon Tre island in Nha Trang Bay.
A series of activities, including a concert about Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, a fund raising ceremony to support Vietnamese fishermen, and other cultural and sporting events will be held as part of the festival.

Source: VOV