Sep
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Fireworks competition to lure international teams to Da Nang
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Teams from Russia, the US, Japan and Italy will join hosts Viet Nam at the next Da Nang International Fireworks Competition, the organising committee officially announced yesterday.
Team Khan of Russia, Melrose Pyrotechnics of the US, Marutamaya of Japan, and defending champions Parente of Italy will battle against Da Nang's team for victory in the contest, which takes place on April 29-30 next year.
The competitors will hope to wow the crowds with their displays, which will be launched from the Han River Port.
Da Nang is the only city in Viet Nam to host the popular competition, which began life in 2008. It will be held biennially from 2015.
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Sep
28
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Photographs of Ninh Binh on display for tourists in Hoi An
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A photography exhibition entitled Impressive Ninh Binh is on display near the Japanese Bridge in the old town of Hoi An.
Over 100 pictures taken by Vietnamese photographers are on display, showing the stunning landscapes and popular destinations from the northern province of Ninh Binh.
Organisers hope that tourists in Hoi An will be persuaded to visit these locations, which include the ancient capital Hoa Lu, the caves of Tam Coc and Trang An and the natural wonders of Cuc Phuong National Park, amongst others.
The exhibition closes on October 4.
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Sep
28
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Ancient Han documents on Hoang Sa Islands translated
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Da Nang's Study Encouragement Association introduced ancient documents translated from Han Chinese script into Vietnamese at their new Han Nom centre on Monday.
The centre, which studies the Han Chinese and Vietnamese Nom scripts, received the manuscripts, which contain accounts of Vietnamese control of the Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands hundreds of years ago.
The central city's historical science association also plans to make new translations available to the public, and will collaborate with the Foreign Affairs Department and the People's Committee of Hoang Sa District to translate Ky yeu Hoang Sa (the Yearbook of Paracel Islands) into English and Chinese.
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Playwright and revolutionary Hoc Phi celebrates 100 years
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28/09/2012 09:04:11
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Khanh Ly to perform in Vietnam in December
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28/09/2012 08:38:36
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Ha Long Week 2012 to be organised in November
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28/09/2012 08:34:50
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Kazakhstan airline eyes Vietnam market
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28/09/2012 08:33:52
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Cat Ba Archipelago granted national heritage status
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28/09/2012 08:32:45
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Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra to open in Japan
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28/09/2012 08:30:34
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“Mui co chay” to compete at 85th Oscars
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28/09/2012 08:29:44
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2nd “Europe meets Vietnam in Contemporary Dance” to open
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28/09/2012 08:27:51
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Animal circus festival welcomes Vietnam Stage Day
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28/09/2012 08:26:50
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