Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Cultural activities mark ‘National Tourism Year 2012’ | Look At Vietnam

Cultural activities mark ‘National Tourism Year 2012’

June 12, 2012

The
organisers of ‘National Tourism Year 2012’ and authorities of Thua Thien-Hue
province have announced that a number of cultural activities will take place
during the months of June, July and August.

All the cultural activities aim to promote tourism in the country and lure domestic and international tourists.

- 13th
ASEAN International Open Chess Tournament will take place in the
central province of Thua Thien-Hue from June 10 to 19. Participants will
be divided into different age groups ranging from 8 to 20, and over 50,
to compete for 78 sets of medals in accordance with the Swiss system.
- ‘Central
Coastal Food Festival 2012’ will be organised by the Vietnam National
Administration of Tourism, Vietnam Hotel Association, and departments of
Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thua Thien-Hue Province and the
northern coastal provinces at Hue Sports Centre from June 28-July 1.
- Lang
Co Festival- World’s Most Beautiful Bay will open on June 16-17 in Phu
Loc District. Lang Co was declared the ‘World’s Most Beautiful Bay’ in
2009, becoming Vietnam’s third bay to be so named after Ha Long Bay and
Nha Trang Bay. Lang Co beach, 30 kilometres north of Hue City, is a
peaceful fishing village famous for its spectacular natural landscapes,
surrounded by mountains and the boundless blue sea with waves playing on
its fine sand beaches. Between the mountains and the sea lies the
mysterious Lap An lagoon, home to flocks of white storks that return to
their nests every evening.
- 39th National Long-Course Swimming Competition will be organised at the Tu Tuong Park from June 18-30.
- 300
artists from 19 art troupes will participate in the National Drama
Stage Festival at Hue City Cultural Centre from July 14-28.
- U17
National Football Champion 2012 will kick off in Tu Do Stadium from
July 11-20. Matches will be broadcast live by Vietnam Television.
- U18 Tennis Championships will take place in An Cuu New Urban from June 18-26.
- Traditional Martial Arts Competition will be held at Hue Sports Centre from August 23-September 1.

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― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.