On behalf of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, I would like to extend most heartfelt gratitude to all distinguished delegates and honorable guests for kind interests as well as active participation in the upcoming ATF 2009.
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There is a feeling of lightness in the bird's flight, evocative of the joys of travel and adventure. There is also a sense of friendship, trust, hospitality and of keeping one's hopes and dreams up high.
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Situated on the Indochina Peninsula, with the diversity of topography, climate and thousands of years of history, Viet Nam can meet all kinds of demands of tourists.
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In the system of national museums, the National Museum of Vietnam History was early founded on the material basis of the Louis Finot, a museum of the Ecole Française d'Extreme-Orient which was built in 1926 and completed in 1932. In 1958, the Vietnam Government officially took over this cultural building and started to research, collect and supplement materials and objects, converting the contents from eastern arts into national history. On 3 September 1958, the National Museum of Vietnam History was officially opened for visitors.
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Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a famous historical and cultural relic consisting of the Temple of Literature and Vietnam's first university. The Temple of Literature was built in 1070 in honour of Confucius, his followers and Chu Van An, a moral figure in Vietnamese education.
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Taking a ride on a car or train for two hours from Hanoi to Haiphong, then on a high-speed vessel for another hour, visitors will arrive at Cat Ba Island, the biggest island (100km²) out of the 366 islands on the Lan Ha Bay.
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Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh has attended the 27 th ASEAN Tourism Forum 2008 that was held in Bangkok , Thailand , from Jan. 21-24.
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The year of 2008 would be indicated as the "Visit Mekong Delta Year", promoting the unforgettable impressions of the Mekong Delta Region, including the legendary Mekong River, the immense rice fields, the fertile delta, fruitful gardens, diversified bio-system, the unique rice culture, the old-aged traditions and festivals, the historical and cultural relics of the peoples of Viet, Hoa, Khmer and Cham.
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The Space of Gong culture is recognized as a masterpiece of the humanity, indicating huge attractiveness, especially the skillful arts of performance. It would also be regarded as the symbol of the Central Highlands and its peoples.
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Viewed from above, Ha Long Bay resembles a gigantic geographic work of art. While exploring the bay, you would feel as if you were lost in a legendary world in the immensity of the sea.
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