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Programme Hội An Lunar New Year festival, Dradon year – 2012
THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE OF THE HỘI AN LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL - DRAGON YEAR 2012
New Year Eve musical festival-2012
“ New Year Eve musical festival-2012” in titled “New Era” presided by People’s Committee of Hoi An city co-operated with “Before and Now” Bars & Restaurant Enterprise will be held to welcome New Year 2012 and to help local people and tourists entertaining themselves in the moment.
The programme of “ The 9th Hoi An-Japan festival-2011”
Organizing board of “ THE 9th HOI AN-JAPAN FESTIVAL-2011”
Viet Nam – Japan cultural exchange in Hoi An
According to Organizing Board of Viet Nam – Japan cultural exchange event in Hoi An, the 9th exchange festival this year will be held on 02 days ( August 20-21, 2011) with a lot of impressive activities.
Selecting Miss Kimono Hoi An
The 9th Hoi An - Japan cultural exchange day – 2011 will be a colourful festival with activities such as Kimono, Aodai performance on Kimono materials and selecting Miss Kimono Hoi An.
Vietnam to host first int’l Choir competition
Vietnam will hold its first ever International Choir Festival and Competition (VICC 1) in Hoi An city in the central province of Quang Nam from March 16-19, said Deputy Director of the Vietnam Opera and Ballet Theatre Pham Hong Hai on February 9.
Traditional Lunar New Year 2011
The year 2010 is coming to the end. Hoian Ancient Town is exciting to welcoming the New Year 2011 with a lot of significant activities. At Hoian Museum of History and Culture( 06 Tran Hung Dao- Hoian), from 21h December 31, 2010, the Youth Union of Hoian City will begin dancing to welcome new year and proclaim the Youth Year 2011. Especially, from 19h December 31, 2010 to 02h Jannuary 01, 2011, at Dong Hiep Freeland, Minh An( Nguyen Phuc Chu street- Hoian), Gala Dinner “ Rescounding of Hoai River” will be magnificently organized with the traditional arts performances of the meritorious artist Manh Hung and Rock Bands from Hochiminh City to welcome New Year Eve.
Vandering Souls Day
The 15th day of the seventh lunar month is the Buddhist version of the Christian All Soul’s Day, when the souls of those condemned to suffer in hell for their sins are freed for a day.
Whale Worshiping Festival
For centuries, the Whale Festival in Quang Nam Province has been considered the biggest water festival by the fisherman of the Quang Nam province. The fishermen celebrate it with the hope of good luck when going fishing, and with the belief that paying respect to the Whale God will ensure safety and prosperity for the entire village.
Beauties go to town
This year’s Miss Earth contestants wrapped up their outdoor activities in the beautiful towns of Hoi An and Nha Trang early this week.
Hoi An gives gift to the fourth millionth visitor
The UNESCO-recognized natural heritage site of Hoi An town, in the central province of Quang Nam, welcomed and gave a gift to the fourth millionth visitor of 2010.
