Mekong - Can Tho National Tourism Year 2008

For the first time the National Tourism Year 2008 will be launched in the Mekong delta city of Can Tho on February 21. With thorough preparations, the city is now ready to welcome visitors from near and far to enjoy local specialities and tours of famous sites. (Detail)

 Major Events

The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has readied itself for the Festival Hue 2008, a biannual event of art, culture, and tourism scheduled to take place in the former imperial city from June 3 to 11, the organizer said. (Detail)

A festival opened in the misty district of Sapa in northern mountainous Lao Cai Province on April 30 as part of the 2008 Sapa Tourism and Culture Week and the 105th anniversary of Sapa Tourism. (Detail)

 Festivals in May

- Khau Vai Love market Festival, May 2nd (the 27th day of the third lunar month)

The United Nations Day of Vesak will be greated by a grand song and dance performance at the National Convention Centre on May 14. (Detail)

The Khanh Hoa provincial People’s Committee has held a conference to review the preparatory work for the Miss Universe Vietnam contest and the final round of the Miss Tourism Vienam 2008 in the central region. (Detail)