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HON CHEN TEMPLE FESTIVAL IN HUE

Hon Chen Temple Festival, Hue, will be held on 17-19 Aug 2010. This big event, taking place on the Perfume River every year, attracts great number of tourists to Hue. The festival starts with the tutelary gods welcoming procession from the village temples to the communal house. Various rituals will be performed and the highlight of the festival is the boat procession of the Heaven Goddess Thien Y A Na taking place at night with myriads of lights.

WORLD GASTRONOMY FESTIVAL 2010 IN VUNG TAU

The Word Gastronomy Festival 2010 will be staged in the southern city of Vung Tau (a mere 3-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City). 50 countries and 03 cities have already registered for the festival which will feature 5 main themes: gastronomy, culture, festivities, shopping and recreation.

Attending the event, guests will not only have a chance to savor delicious food and enjoy performances by international and domestic artists, but also to experience and learn about foreign cultures.

Taking place on the 3 km stretch of Vung Tau's fine beach, the festival sees an opportunity to be listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. Moreover, it is planned that the gastronomy festival will be staged as Ba Ria – Vung Tau province's annual event.

Please contact us for detailed information and tour prices.

FLOWER FESTIVAL MARKS CITY'S MILLENNIAL BIRTHDAY
	A flower festival will be held in the relic site of the Thang Long Royal Citadel in Hanoi from 15 May to 30 October 2010 to celebrate the capital city's 1,000th founding anniversary.
As part of the "Space of Arts" program developed by the XQ Vietnam Company and the Co Loa - Hanoi Citadel Relics Management Board, the festival will showcase various kinds of flowers grown in the Central Highlands city of Dalat with a special emphasis on wild orchids. There will also be a series of events paying tribute to Vietnamese embroidered art and the artisans in this field.
The organizers plan to set up a hall to exhibit 12 special works which are embroidered with a flower design on both sides, as well as other embroideries using deep-blue and yellow colors.
01 October 2010, an embroidery work titled "Desire of the 1,000-year-old Thang Long" will be presented to the city of Hanoi during the opening ceremony that will mark the capital city's 1,000th founding anniversary.
Nine embroiderers are still working on the gift, which is expected to weigh almost 167.5 kg and will be 4 m long and 3m wide upon its completion in September this year.

HANOI'S CELEBRATION OF THE 1,000th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
	The main festive activities will take place in Hanoi from 01 - 10 October 2010 with the opening ceremony to be held 01 October 2010 at the Ly Thai To Monument Park, Dinh Tien Hoang Street, and around Hoan Kiem Lake.
On the same day, many other events like the Exhibition on Thang Long's (Hanoi's) achievements for the country's development, Literature and Art Work Exhibitions as well as shows directed by international artists will be opened. From 02 - 09 October 2010, artistic performances, tourism festivals, craft villages' festivals and more will be staged. The grand ceremony on state level will take place 10 October 2010 at Ba Dinh Square (Hanoi) and a grand cultural festival to celebrate the 1,000 th year anniversary of Thang Long (Hanoi) will be held in the West Lake area of Hanoi.
The main festive activities will take place in Hanoi from 01 - 10 October 2010 with the opening ceremony to be held 01 October 2010 at the Ly Thai To Monument Park, Dinh Tien Hoang Street, and around Hoan Kiem Lake. On the same day, many other events like the Exhibition on Thang Long's (Hanoi's) achievements for the country's development, Literature and Art Work Exhibitions as well as shows directed by international artists will be opened. From 02 - 09 October 2010, artistic performances, tourism festivals, craft villages' festivals and more will be staged. The grand ceremony on state level will take place 10 October 2010 at Ba Dinh Square (Hanoi) and a grand cultural festival to celebrate the 1,000 th year anniversary of Thang Long (Hanoi) will be held in the West Lake area of Hanoi.
UNESCO has adopted a resolution on the celebration of Thang Long's (Hanoi's) 1,000th founding anniversary providing for international status of this event. With the millennial celebration of Thang Long (Hanoi), the capital of Vietnam has also drawn close attention and interest from countries worldwide. According to the organizing committee, about 100 countries have registered or accepted the invitation, 30 of which will join the event with their special programs and performances. Italy will be represented by the children's choir from Trento and the La Scala Theatre from Milan. Many French cities have shown interest in the event. The Netherlands will send 30,000 tulips and features a Dutch village with liveliness and unique cultural characteristics. Thailand will join with cultural road shows while Japan's Fukuoka city will hold Japanese Culture Days in Hanoi during this time.
Please contact us for detailed information on accommodation, airfare, transfers and sightseeing in and around Hanoi.

MORE OPTIONS FOR WILDLIFE LOVERS IN NAM CAT TIEN NATIONAL PARK
	Overlooking the Ban Chau Rapids, Forest Floor Lodge, a converted ranger's station, provides an excellent lodge for dining, relaxing at the bar or researching in the library as well as offering a small facility for meetings.
Comfortable accommodation is offered in the deluxe safari tents or traditional Vietnamese wooden houses. Both are authentically furnished and air-conditioned with mini bars and on suit bathrooms. All situated among the trees on the banks of the Dong Nai River.
Visit Nam Cat Tien, one of Vietnam's most important national parks, now home to some of the world's critically endangered wildlife. A range of treks with dedicated and knowledgeable guides is offered as well as a number of leisure activities. Alternatively you may just wish to relax in this heaven of tranquillity and watch the myriad of birds and butterflies drifting among the canopy around you.
On offer are 2 days - 1 night 3 days - 2 nights
Optional day sightseeing to Lagerstroemia Trail or Crocodile Lake or Bat Cave or Bird Lake and Fig Tree or Botanical Garden Trail to Heaven Rapids or Ta Lai Bat Cave or Private Night Safari or bike rides.

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BHAYA CRUISES' PROMOTION

Come to Hanoi to experience the scenes and festive atmosphere as the capital city gears up to the main events in October. An overnight cruise to Halong Bay will certainly makes your stay more memorable. Bhaya Cruises special deal is available up to October and beyond.

HON CHEN TEMPLE FESTIVAL IN HUE

TRAVELLING TO MYANMAR NOW MUCH EASIER WITH DIRECT FLIGHT FROM HANOI

Vietnam Airlines, the national flag carrier, inaugurated the first direct flight from Hanoi to Rangoon on March 2nd, 2010. There are currently 4 flights a week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. A schedule of 5 flights a week by A320 is planned for October onwards. Diethelm Travel Group with widespread networks of offices throughout Asia and a strong operation base in Myanmar would lend a competitive edge to Diethelm Travel Vietnam in providing combined tours to most major tourist destinations in this still little known country.

Departures from Hanoi: TUE, THU, SAT, SUN
Depart from Hanoi at 16:10
Arrive at Yangon at 18:10
Return from Yangon: TUE, THU, SAT, SUN
Depart from Yangon at 19:10
Arrive at Hanoi at 21:30

DIRECT FLIGHT NOW POSSIBLE FROM CAN THO TO PHU QUOC ISLAND

As of 28 Mar 2010, Vietnam Airlines will operate direct flight from Can Tho to Phu Quoc Island with 4 flights a week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Flight schedule:
Can Tho – Phu Quoc Island 11:10 – 11:55
Phu Quoc Island – Can Tho: 12:35 – 13:20

HANOI – NANNING (GUANGXI, CHINA) AND VICE VERSA BY TRAIN

Travelling time: 10 hours including 03 hours stop at Vietnam-China border

Train schedule:
Departure time from Nanning: 07: PM local time
Arrival time in Hanoi: 08:00 AM local time
Departure time from Hanoi: 05:00 PM local time

VISA EXEMPTION FOR RUSSIAN CITIZENS

As of 01 January 2010, holders of valid Russian passport with return air tickets will be entitled to visa exemption for 15 days in Vietnam.

AN EVENING OF CULTURE IN DANANG
	Whether you stay in Danang or in Hoi An, enrich your cultural experience by visiting Danang's NEWEST attraction "A Glimpse of Vietnam".
Danang' leading artists perform in four rotating cultural shows, namely "A Glimpse of Vietnam", "Vietnam and International Exchange", "Countryside Soul" and "Countryside Pictures". These performances introduce the audience to folk dances of the many ethnic minority groups that live in Vietnam and especially in the Central Highlands, ebullient modern dances and typical folk songs of Northern, Central and Southern Vietnam.
The show is staged weekly on Wednesday and Friday from 20:00 – 20:45 hrs. We will arrange tickets and transfer from & to all hotels in Hoi An and Danang.

Recommended Reading

What an enchanting journey to Vietnam! The words and pictures of Windows to Vietnam provide a unique exposure to the culture, sights, sounds, smells, economy and lifestyle of Vietnam today.

As you enjoy the beauty and history of Vietnam that this wonderful book brings to life, one must admire how Vietnam bridges its ancient past to its future. With images created by an insightful poet and brilliant photographs that speak to you, the authors weave their talents throughout every page to create a masterpiece.

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Specials

FURAMA RESORT SUMMER PROMOTION FOR EUROPEAN MARKET

Applicable for European travelers and new bookings only
Valid from now to 31st October 2010

Stay 4 nights consecutively pays 3 nights

Stay 5 nights consecutively pays 4 nights + 1 buffet dinner per person for max 02 persons

Stay 7 nights consecutively pays 5 nights + 1 buffet dinner per person for max 02 persons and a complimentary bottle of Australian white wine in room upon arrival.

Free nights are inclusive of breakfast for maximum 2 persons per room.

A dedicated shopping day around Hanoi

Spend a day dedicated to visit the crafts villages along the Red River Delta. Start with a visit to the Museum of Ethnology, a living museum open since 1997 in partnership with the Museum of Mankind in Paris and dedicated to the study of the 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam. The Red River Delta is the cradle of Vietnamese handicrafts since centuries. Produce includes Ceramics, Fans and Birdcages, Paper, Conical hats, Block prints, Lacquer, Bamboo and Wickerwork, Incense stick, Metal beating, Food processing, Mother of Pearl and Eggshells inlaying on lacquer objects d'art, Medical plants, Rattan weaving and Embroidery.

After all this, visit the old quarter of Hanoi with its "36 Streets or Guildes". Narrow streets, each named after the produce it sells or used to sell, create a mix of smell, color, noise, curiosity and the wish that time should stop.