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Saigontourist’s hotels roll out numerous Christmas and New Year promotions By Bich Van A view of Rex Rooftop Garden at the Rex Hotel Saigon. The hotel and other Saigontourist properties have been running special promotions this festive season - PHOTO: COURTESY OF SAIGONTOURIST HCMC - Many hotels under Saigontourist Holding Company, especially those in HCMC and Central Vietnam, are running special promotions to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. Rex Hotel Saigon The Rex Hotel Saigon will host a Christmas dinner buffet from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on December 24. In addition to delicious dishes and free beverages, guests will enjoy exciting music performance with Christmas songs and DJ show and receive gifts from Santa Claus. The buffet is priced at VND2.4 million an adult and half the price for a child. The hotel is located at 141 Nguyen Hue Street, District 1, HCMC. Tel: 028.3829 2185. Hotel Continental Saigon The Hotel Continental Saigon’s garden area … [Read more...] about Saigontourist’s hotels roll out numerous Christmas and New Year promotions

President Trần Đại Quang. — VNA/VNS Photo Nhan Sáng Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — On the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2018, President Trần Đại Quang offered greetings to all Vietnamese, either living in their homeland or in foreign countries, wishing them and people around the world a new year of peace, friendship, happiness, and prosperity. In his message, the State leader noted that last year, the Party, people and army were united and made efforts to overcome difficulties, attaining outstanding achievements, particularly in socio-economy, defence, security, diplomacy, and Party building. The international standing and prestige of Việt Nam were further promoted, demonstrating its firmness and wisdom. This was achieved with efforts by the entire Vietnamese people and lauded by the international community, helping to step up the country’s development, he wrote. President Quang called on each Vietnamese, with a new determination and trust in the Party and State’s … [Read more...] about President Trần Đại Quang wishes Vietnamese a prosperous New Year

Worshippers pray for a happy new year at Quán Sứ Pagoda on Quán Sứ Street. Viet Nam News On the occasion of Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) holidays, Hà Nội’s noisy life has been replaced with tranquility. The photos capture peaceful moments at the capital streets on the first morning of the Lunar New Year (February 16) under a drizzly spring weather. Two men sit on benches by Gươm (Sword) Lake. Tea sellers on the sidewalk of Quán Sứ Street. Young people click photographs in a corner of tranquil Đinh Liệt Street. Streets in the Old Quarters that are usually crowded remain quiet on the first morning of the year. Foreign tourists walk on Đinh Liệt Street. — VNS Photos Việt Thanh A quiet section on the pavement of Lê Thái Tổ Street by Gươm Lake. Worshippers pray for a happy new year at Quán Sứ Pagoda on Quán Sứ Street. Streets in the Old Quarters that are usually … [Read more...] about Peaceful New Year morning for Hà Nội

Attractive programs to celebrate New Year in Dam Sen Cultural Park By Thanh Nguyen A boy takes part in a do-it-yourself program in Dam Sen Cultural Park - PHOTO: THANH NGUYEN HCMC - Dam Sen Cultural Park under Saigontourist Holding Company will host a series of exciting activities to celebrate the New Year 2019. Vo Thanh Trang trumpet band will perform Christmas and New Year songs from December 30, 2018 to January 1, 2019. The show will start at 3:30 p.m. at Au Lac Square. Bubble artists will showcase their talents at Au Lac Square on December 30. Visitors can take photos with the artists. Artist Mai Dinh Toi will play his homemade musical instruments on December 30. Body art, flash mob, magic performances and street circus show will take place at different venues in the park from December 29, 2018 through January 1, 2019. A “Happy Christmas” parade will be held on December 30, 2018 and January 1, 2019 around the park, starting at 10:30 a.m. More than 100 … [Read more...] about Attractive programs to celebrate New Year in Dam Sen Cultural Park

HCM City leaders led by Party Secretary Nguyễn Thiện Nhân (forth left) greet clergy and followers of the General Confederation of the Evangelical Church of Việt Nam for Christmas and the New Year. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Vũ Viet Nam News HCM CTY — HCM City leaders led by Party Secretary Nguyễn Thiện Nhân on Tuesday called on the General Confederation of the Evangelical Church of Việt Nam (South) to greet clergy and followers for Christmas and the New Year. On behalf of the city, Nhân congratulated all Protestant clergy and the faithful nationwide, saying the General Confederation of the Evangelical Church of Việt Nam (South) and Protestant followers have contributed significantly to various fields, including environmental protection, adaptation to climate change, education, healthcare and charity, and worked for the development of HCM City. He hoped the Protestant faithful would continue to co-operate with and assist the city authorities to improve the quality of their … [Read more...] about HCM City leaders call on, greet Protestants for Christmas, New Year

Vietnamese modern calligraphy (written in Roman characters) has been more popular in recent years. — VNS Photos Đoàn Tùng Viet Nam News Tradition has it that during the first three days of the new year Vietnamese families go to pagodas and temples to pay respect to the spirits of the land. It’s a time for pilgrims to make solemn prayers for a year of good health, happiness and prosperity. People would often purchase small bags filled with salt to bring home, a symbolic gesture to wish for the households to be plentiful and harmonious in the year to come. Another popular new year tradition is to ask calligraphers for letters, typically Chinese logogram characters but in recent years Vietnamese modern characters have seen a surge in popularity as well. "Good" characters such as Happiness, Kindness, Prosperity and Enlightenment are popular characters to ask for during the holiday. There are many calligraphers to be found near the Temple of Literature as well as the capital … [Read more...] about New year pilgrims flock to pagodas during Tết

NA Chairwoman’s New Year wishes: The private and foreign-investment sectors’ great contribution to national economic development While the country was still inspired by her economic achievements last year, on Monday, February 11, or the seventh day of the first lunar month, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan paid a visit to staff of HDBank and Vietjet, those among the most prominent private business groups in Vietnam. National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan highly appreciates business results of HDBank and Vietjet in 2018 While the country was still inspired by her economic achievements last year, on Monday, February 11, or the seventh day of the first lunar month, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan paid a visit to the staff of HDBank and Vietjet, those among the most prominent private business groups in Vietnam. Speaking to members of the two business groups on the occasion of the Lunar New Year, Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman’s New Year wishes: The private and foreign-investment sectors’ great contribution to national economic development

Bình Thuận gears up to develop ocean economy, ensure sovereignty protection Debunking China's baseless and illogical 'Four Shas' claim Việt Nam rejects China’s statement on sovereignty over Trường Sa islands Korean scholar says states should not resort to force China asked to withdraw ships from Việt Nam’s territorial waters Fishermen in central Việt Nam netted a bumper catch during the first days of the Lunar Year of Rooster, earning them profits due to high market prices. — Photo thuysantoancau.com HÀ NỘI — Fishermen in central Việt Nam netted a bumper catch during the first days of the Lunar Year of Rooster, earning them profits due to high market prices. This year, fish appeared in large quantities due to warm weather, according to local fishermen. With favourable weather, dozens of fishing boats in the central province of Quảng Trị went out on their first trip of the new lunar year and returned laden with fish. “We’re surprised by the … [Read more...] about Fishermen start year with bumper catch

Minister wishes foreign diplomats a happy Tet (25-01-2006) Ha Noi — An aspiration for peace, friendship and co-operation among peoples is the message that the Vietnamese people want to send to the international community on the occasion of the lunar new year, said Vietnamese Foreign Minister Nguyen Dy Nien. Nien and his wife held a reception for ambassadors, charges d’affairs of foreign embassies and chief representatives of international organisations in Ha Noi yesterday to celebrate the upcoming Tet holidays. Commenting on the achievements made by the Vietnamese over the past year, Nien reminded attendees that in 2005, Viet Nam obtained its highest economic growth rate of the past seven years, with record growth in exports, foreign direct investment and official development assistance. He added that living conditions had been greatly improved and stability had been preserved. Friendship and co-operation between Viet Nam and foreign countries has been … [Read more...] about Minister wishes foreign diplomats a happy Tet

Nguyen Hue Flower Street rings in Year of the Pig By Thanh Hoa Statues of a pig family wearing traditional costumes in front of a miniature of Ben Thanh Market - PHOTOS: THANH HOA HCMC - The bustling Nguyen Hue Boulevard in District 1 of HCMC has been transformed into a flower street with the theme “HCMC – Aspiration for a bright future” to ring in the Year of the Pig, becoming an attractive venue for the citizens during this Lunar New Year holiday (Tet). With a total length of 720 meters, the flower street, which is formally opened tonight, February 2, features various kinds of flower, majestic scenes and beautiful miniatures. Highlights of the street are statues of the pig, the zodiac sign of the upcoming lunar year, which are painted with fun colors, bringing a sense of excitement, joy and fullness. Visitors will also see the images of Ben Thanh Market as the most well known market in the city, boats full of flowers, sea animals, banh chung and banh tet … [Read more...] about Nguyen Hue Flower Street rings in Year of the Pig