The contest, open to both Vietnamese citizens and foreigners, aims to spread noble human values and convey the community’s empathy for individuals’ lives. Hosted by the Ministry of Information and Communications, the event provides an opportunity for overseas Vietnamese and international friends to gain insights into Vietnamese culture, its land and people, and contribute to building a happy and prosperous nation. According to the organizers, there is no limit on the number of entries, and the submission deadline is from June 15 to September 15. Authors can find more information about the contest on the website https://happy.vietnam.vn. The competition offers a total prize value of over VND400 million, with VND100 million each for two first prize winners, VND30 million each for two second prize winners, and VND20 million each for two third prize winners.
Art programme to welcome Lunar New Year’s Eve
NDO – A special art programme, bringing together many renowned and world-class artists from abroad, who are returning to Vietnam for the first time with their families to participate in the Lunar New Year’s Eve programme, which will be officially broadcasted on Vietnam Television (VTV) at 9:15 pm on January 24 (the Lunar New Year’s Eve).
“Japanese Culture Festival” opens in Da Nang city
NDO/VNA – The Da Nang Museum held the “Japanese Culture Festival” 2019 in the central city of Da Nang on March 10 to introduce the beauty of the culture, land and people of Japan to locals and visitors, thus contributing to the strengthening of cultural exchange between the two countries and bilateral friendship.
Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2018 opens
NDO – The Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2018 officially opened at the Tam Coc – Bich Dong Tourism Area and Trang An Ecotourism Area, in the northern province of Ninh Binh on June 9.
Dong Thap hosts its first lotus festival
NDO – The first Lotus Festival opened at Van Mieu Park in Cao Lanh city located in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap on September 1.
Vietnamese durian introduced to Australia
A ceremony to open the 2019 Vietnamese Durian Tasting Roadshow was held in Sydney, Australia on Oct. 29. The show offered durian to people to boost Vietnamese durian’s reputation in Australia.
