Southwest Steering Committee met with authorities from Mekong Delta
The Southwest Steering Committee met with authorities from Mekong Delta provinces and other stakeholders in Can Tho city on August 6 to review the Mekong Delta Green Tourism Week 2015.
Phong Dien floating market in Can Tho City. (Photo: lonelyplanet.com)
The Southwest Steering Committee met with authorities from Mekong Delta provinces and other stakeholders in Can Tho city on August 6 to review the Mekong Delta Green Tourism Week 2015, which took place from June 27 to July 3 in the city.
Speaking at the meeting, Deputy Head of the committee Nguyen Phong Quang said the tourism week and its 12 main events were successfully organised.
The highlight of the week was a conference promoting investment in the region’s green tourism where three projects in Vinh Long and Ca Mau provinces and Can Tho City, worth more than 96 million USD combined, received investment approvals, Quang added.
He also highly spoke of the opening and closing ceremonies, which greatly reflected the landscapes, history and unique culture of the Mekong Delta.
This year’s Green Tourism Week provided an opportunity to introduce various tourism projects and local potential, he said.
The Deputy Head urged Mekong Delta provinces and relevant bodies to work together in boosting investment and cooperation in the field while calling for the launching of direct flights from Can Tho City and Phu Quoc Island to regional countries in order to lure more visitors.
The Southwest Steering Committee will ask the government to allocate more funding for infrastructure development of the delta, he pledged.
On the occasion, the committee honoured 22 org♕anisations and 35 individuals for their contributions to this year’s tourism♚ week.-VNA
Golden opportunities will open up for the Mekong Delta region to promote its marine and island tourism as the 2016 National Tourism Year is scheduled to take place in the locality next year.
Flights linking the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and Bangkok, Thailand will be halted as of the afternoon of August 6 after just more than two weeks of operation.
Over 34,000 visitors have registered for tours to popular destinations across the country so far this year under a domestic tourism promotion programme launched late last year.
The ASEAN traditional music festival wrapped up on August 6 in the central province of Thanh Hoa after 13 performances of solos, musical ensembles and folk singings.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
Phong Dien floating market in Can Tho City. (Photo: lonelyplanet.com)
