Dong Hoi Airport received more than 600,000 passengers in 2019, exceeding the design capacity of 500,000 arrivals. The airport was rebuilt in 2006 on an area of over 170 hectares and put into operation in 2008. After the upgrade is finished, Dong Hoi Airport will become one of the largest airports in the Central region, including Cam Ranh and Da Nang and receive millions of travelers coming to Quang Binh every year and direct flights from Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea, Hong Kong (China). … [Read more...] about CAAV proposes construction, expansion of six airports
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Young Ca Dong archivist keeps art of indigenous cymbals living on
A young Ca Dong person who yearns to keep the musical heritage of his community alive, 32-year-old Dinh Van Sieng from Son Tay District of the central province of Quang Ngai went on a quest to collect pieces of traditional gongs and cymbals -- the emblems of his culture. … [Read more...] about Young Ca Dong archivist keeps art of indigenous cymbals living on
Ninh Binh announces plans for National Tourism Year 2021
Ninh Binh (VNA) - Ninh Binh, a tourist destination in Vietnam’s northern region and host of the National Tourism Year 2021, has released its plans for the annual programme, which feature myriad tourism, cultural, and sporting events. The opening ceremony, with the theme “Hoa Lu - Millennium-old Ancient Capital”, is set for April 20 at the local cultural and historical site of Hoa Lu ancient citadel. Key events to take place throughout the year include festivals at Bai Dinh Pagoda, Hoa Lu ancient citadel, and the Trang An Landscape Complex, a Tam Coc - Trang An tourism week, and a photo and art exhibition on Ninh Binh. The province will also host the Southeast Asian karate championships and be the venue for the sport at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) later in the year. In response to the National Tourism Year, 27 cities and provinces nationwide, including Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Lam Dong, will also organise a range of … [Read more...] about Ninh Binh announces plans for National Tourism Year 2021