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French painter with passion for Vietnam
The feel of the Vietnamese countryside, as described by poet Tran Dang Khoa, is vividly brought to life in 37 paintings by French artist Dominique De Miscault, currently on display at an exhibition in the Parisian suburb of Choisy-le-Roi.

Xoan singing promoted as a draw to tourists
Twelve groups and 59 individuals were honoured at a ceremony in the northern province of Phu Tho on February 18 for their contributions to preserving hat Xoan (Xoan singing), the world intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent protection.

VND27.5 billion for Danang Int’l fireworks competition
As many as 24 businesses have committed more than VND27.5 billion to the 2012 Danang International Fireworks Competition (DIFC).

Central coastal city draws Russian tourists
From mid-March, the central coastal city of Danang will receive around 36,000 Russian tourists this year, according to the HCM City-based Anh Duong Tourism Company and Russian travel agency Pegas Touristik.

Heritage tourism spotlights green growth
A large number of local and foreign researchers, managers and experts discussed the role of heritage tourism in achieving environmentally sustainable growth, at an international seminar in the central city of Hue on Feb. 14.

Programme to honour Phu Tho’s Xoan singing
An eighty-minute programme featuring Xoan (Spring) singing from the ancestral land of Phu Tho will take place at the Hung Kings temple historical site on February 18.

Hai Luu Buffalo Fighting Festival 2012 opens in Vinh Phuc
On February 7, the Hai Luu traditional buffalo fighting festival 2012 was organised in Vinh Phuc.

Concert to marks 20th anniversary of Vietnam – Korea diplomatic ties
A concert marking the 20th anniversary of Vietnam –Korea diplomatic relations took place at the Grand Plaza hotel in Hanoi on February 6.

Costa Crociere S.p.A. to send one more cruise ship to Viet Nam
Besides the Costa Classica cruise ship, Costa Crociere S.p.A. this year plans to send one more luxury vessel named Costa Victoria to bring international visitors to the country.

Outbound tourists increase during Tet
Around 80,000 tourists in Ho Chi Minh City and neighbouring provinces went abroad through Tan Son Nhat International Airport Minh City to enjoy their lunar New Year holiday, representing a year-on-year increase of 20 percent.