(TITC) - On 16th July 2013, Ha Noi's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism coordinated with the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) to hold a conference on "Applying Green Lotus label for tourist accommodations in Ha Noi".
Vietnam is one of the first pioneers to implement the 2003 Convention for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage, said UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova.
The Hoi An Information Service Centre for Japanese tourists, run by Japanese businesswoman Hirukawa Yuki, has opened in the ancient city.
Ancient Hoi An town wins the hearts of tourists with its laid-back lifestyle and the sincerity, plainness and enthusiasm of its residents.
The Japanese Satsuki Festival will take place in the capital city of Hanoi for the first time. The two-day event, starting on May 8, will include Yosakoi dances performed by four famous Japanese troupes and seven Vietnamese troupes, tea making, sword performances, Japanese cuisine and traditional games.