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Hoi An to teach calligraphy for free

Hoi An to teach calligraphy for free

 08:10 23/07/2011

Hoi An, a central ancient city recognized as UNESCO’s World Heritage site, will hold free monthly classes on Han – Nom calligraphy to promote its cultural root.

Museum of traditional medicine in Hoi An to be founded

 08:05 23/07/2011

The old house at 46 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hoi An City will be turned into a museum of traditional medicine in Hoi An. This is a new task assigned by Hoi An City People’s Committee to Hoi An Cultural Heritage Preservation and Management Centre.

First terra-cotta culture park in Hoi An

First terra-cotta culture park in Hoi An

 07:59 23/07/2011

Construction of the first terra-cotta cultural park in the country kicked off in the ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam on July 11.

Enjoying clams by the sea

Enjoying clams by the sea

 14:50 18/07/2011

In hot summer days after a nice swim in the sea it is customary to enjoy delicious seafood, such as fish, shrimp, crabs and clams in Quang Nam Province.

Hoi An tries to clean up its act

Hoi An tries to clean up its act

 07:59 18/07/2011

Hoi An, a World Heritage Site, opened its first solid waste treatment plant yesterday. The plant, in Bau Oc Thuong hamlet in Cam Ha Commune, was built at a cost of VND77 billion (US$3.7 million), most of which coming in the form of ODA credit f-rom the French Government.

Historic river and traditional boat

Historic river and traditional boat

 16:54 12/07/2011

Come to Hoi An, you could recognize a rather special performing of yo-heave-ho. Floating on Hoai river in the lyric space of the moon light, cultural boats’ artisans retort inspiredly with reminding melodies. Yo-heave-ho is still maintained in lives of Quang people, especially to Hoi An residents. Every night on Hoai river, when the town is overwhelmed in sparkling lanterns, in quiet and peaceful space, the boats together with artisans appear and disappear al-ternately on the river and they begin to sing close melodies excitedly.

First terra-cotta cultural park erected in Vietnam

First terra-cotta cultural park erected in Vietnam

 14:10 12/07/2011

Ho Chi Minh City-based NhaVietCorp started the construction of the first “terra-cotta cultural park” in Vietnam on July 11th at Thanh Ha District, in the central city of Hoi An.

Entertainments

Entertainments

 10:10 12/07/2011

in Hoi An city

Restaurant listings in Hoi An

Restaurant listings in Hoi An

 09:43 12/07/2011

In Hoi An city

Discovering Hoi An’s beauty

Discovering Hoi An’s beauty

 16:36 08/07/2011

Hoi An Ancient Town in the central coastal province of Quang Nam is beautiful not only for its antique architecture but also its famous street corners which touch people's hearts.

Diners endanger ‘stone' crabs

Diners endanger ‘stone' crabs

 15:17 08/07/2011

A project aimed at protecting "stone" crabs living in the Cham Island area of Hoi An city, situated in the central province of Quang Nam, has recently been approved by local authorities.

56 items presented to Hoi An Museum

56 items presented to Hoi An Museum

 14:26 08/07/2011

56 cultural and historical items, relating to the formation and development of the old town of Hoi An in Quang Nam Province have been presented to the Hoi An Centre of Cultural Heritage Preservation and Management.

Shopping

Shopping

 15:58 06/07/2011

Shopping service in Hội An

Viet Nam – Japan  cultural exchange in Hoi An

Viet Nam – Japan cultural exchange in Hoi An

 14:44 06/07/2011

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.

Travel Experiences in Hoi An

Travel Experiences in Hoi An

 14:53 05/07/2011

The best time to visit Hoi An is f-rom February to April. The weather this time is really comfortable and not much rain. Every year has 2 distinct seasons: rainy season ( August - December) and dry season ( January - July).

Excursion on Thu Bon river

Excursion on Thu Bon river

 14:46 05/07/2011

One day excursion on river will help tourists experience special beauty of the river in Quang region. Beautiful colours are cre-ated by sparkling sunlight on river; nets are thrown down and lifted up in fishermen’s excitement; it is with unaffected smiles of children and friendly courtesy of hospitable land “ the meeting place of water, of humans and of culture”

Ba Le Well

Ba Le Well

 10:40 30/06/2011

Bale well is one of the few old wells in Vietnam - as old as a thousand years - and still attracts the attention of the local people, who have loved, protected, respected and even worshiped it over the years.

Youths help beautify island

Youths help beautify island

 09:58 21/06/2011

Hundreds of students f-rom the University of Phan Chu Trinh in Hoi An City and youths f-rom the Quang Nam Provincial Youth Uni-on have joined hands in beautifying Tan Hiep Island Commune.

What to buy in Hoi An for family and friends

What to buy in Hoi An for family and friends

 08:19 20/06/2011

Lanterns of lively colors are what tell Hoi An and other parts of the country apart. At night, the façades of many old houses, stores and restaurants on the pedestrian-only streets are lit by lanterns, creating a fanciful view When in the ancient town of Hoi An in Quang Nam Province, you may wonder what to get for your family and friends as tokens. Following are some of the items that you should look for at Viettown Silk store in the World Heritage town on Vietnam’s central coast.

Green bean cake

Green bean cake

 08:33 17/06/2011

Cake made of ground green beans in Hoi An ( Green bean cake) has long-standing history. Since the 18th century, green bean cakehad been a precious gift to offer to mandarins. In royal progresses of Minh Mang King to Quang Nam, he was offered the Hoi An top-ranking green bean cakes. Đại Nam nhất thống chí, book II, volume VII, page 397 wrote “ green bean cake made in Hoi An is the best taste”.