Tam Dao is a huge mountain range which is about 80km long and 10-15km wide. In 1904 French settlers built 200 villas, hotels, restaurants, a sports court, swimming pool and dance venue.

With three magnificent peaks which are over 1,000m above sea level, people say Tam Dao resembles a giant man with his hands to the sky and standing imposingly in the mist. There is Ban Thach in the middle which is 1,338m, Thien Nhi Mount to the left at 1,375m and on the right is the 1,400m Phu Nghia.

Tam Dao is blessed with ideal temperatures of about 21

Addressing the event, Lao Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Bosengkham Vongdala emphasised the importance of Viet Nam Culture Week in the context where both countries had completed the Party Congresses, the elections and other important political events.

He said the exhibition reflects the strength of the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, States and peoples during the international integration.

Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh highlighted the traditional friendship and special solidarity between the two Parties, States and peoples as well as the recent results of the two countries’ bilateral relations.

Anh said he believed that this cultural event will help tighten and further develop the traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Viet Nam and Laos, particularly in the fields of culture, arts and tourism.

There will be a mid-autumn festival night with the participation of talented child artists who will perform a unicorn dance, juggling and a lantern parade at 6:30 p.m. on September 10, which is the thirteenth day of the eighth lunar month.

Children will receive traditional toys like drums, lanterns, masks and to he (toys made from rice) and propellers at the event.

Children who visit the island from now until September 10 will receive colorful balloons and free coupons to dine at fast-food stores in Vinpearl Land Amusement Park or join in the numerous exciting activities like a clown parade, Vietnamese folk games of bamboo dance, tug-of-war and jumping in a bag. There is even a mid-autumn singing contest and quiz contest with some attractive prizes on offer.

Additionally, on this occasion a range of new games and shows are ready to serve guests like flying motorbikes and water puppetry.

During the festival, the chefs will showcase to diners a flavor-filled selection of curry, the spirit of Indian culinary dishes, and many authentic recipes containing typical Indian ingredients such as coconut milk, cumin, cardamom, clove, green and red chilies and other special foods like tandoori chicken, dosa, garam masala and chicken tikka.

Desserts will be served featuring traditional sweets, yogurt and ice-cream and a selection of local fresh fruit. A free flow of wine, Indian tea and soft drinks will complement your dinner. An Indian buffet is available every night at Cafe Rivoli priced at VND790,000++ per adult, VND395,000++ per child from 6-12 years old and free for children under six.

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The aim of the project is to collect exhibits on the history and material culture of the ethnic communities in the province throughout history. These will then go on display in order to introduce the people of the province, as well as domestic and foreign tourists, to the richness of the culture and history in the southern Highlands.

Through the project, the Department hopes to preserve the valuable cultural and historical artifacts, of which precious few are left, while educating and promoting the nation’s historical and cultural tradition for young people both now and in the future.

The State will not do itself but support and create favourable conditions for the preservation and development of special cultural identities of ethnic minority groups.

The 1,512 billion VND project is divided into two phases, with the first phase to run between now and 2015 and the second phase to take place during the 2016-2020 period, said Hoang Duc Hau, Head of the ministry’s Ethnic Culture Department.

It targets ethnic minority groups in remote areas, especially in the Northwest, Central Highlands and Southwest, Hau said, noting that such groups are unable to preserve and promote their own cultures, which are standing on the edge of oblivion.

The first phase, from now until 2020, will cost about 6.7 billion USD, including 696.5 million USD for land clearance compensation.

In the second phase that ends in 2030, the airport will have three runways and be capable of handling 50 million passengers and 1.5 million tonnes of cargo a year.

In the third phase after 2030, the airport will have four runways and the capacity to serve 100 million passengers and handle five million tonnes of cargo a year.

The airport’s southwestern gateway will be connected with the Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway and the airport’s northeastern gateway will be linked with the Ho Chi Minh City ‘s Ring Road No. 4.

Meanwhile, the HCM City- Nha Trang Express Railway and the Thu Thiem – Long Thanh Urban Railway will be linked to the airport’s passenger terminal via an underground station.

Built in 1843, the temple is now in bad condition due to wartime damage and natural erosion.

Ta Tung Tu and Ta Huu Tu (Right Temple) are places of worship dedicated to high-ranking mandarins under the reign of King Minh Mang (1820-1840).

Covering an area of over 100 sq.m. the temple is an integral part of the well-matched architecture and solemnity of the complex.