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UNESCO-recognized Saint Giong festival kicks off

Wednesday, 09 February 2011
The Saint Giong festival, which was recognized by UNESCO as world intangible cultural heritage, started in Soc Son and Dong Anh districts in the outskirts of Hanoi on February 8 or the 6th day of the first month of the Lunar New Year.
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Fashion outlets reap big bucks before Tet

Saturday, 29 January 2011
Fashion and garment outlets in Ho Chi Minh City are earning substantial revenues as purchasing activities are becoming more hectic as Tet is just several days ahead.
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Spring Flower and Beverage Festival 2011 opens in Hanoi

Friday, 28 January 2011

The Spring Flower and Beverage Festival 2011 is being held at the Vietnam Culture and Art Exhibition Center in Hanoi from January 25 to 30.

The festival organizers plan to use this occasion to gather people’s opinions on various national costumes, flowers and wines of Vietnam.

VN publishes book on land border with China

Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Vietnam introduced to the public for the first time a book detailing its land border with China in Hanoi on Jan. 25.
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Vietnamese embassies overseas welcome Tet

Tuesday, 25 January 2011

The Vietnamese embassy in Laos held the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Golf Tournament in Vientiane on January 23.

The Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Ta Minh Chau, and more than 40 amateur golfers played for more than 5 hours.