Posted by admin on August 26, 2011 under Halong Festivals, News | 
The first National Comedy Festival for northern provinces officially kicked off on August 25 at the Palace of Việt Nam-Japan Culture in Hạ Long city by the Việt Nam Stage Artists Association in cooperation with the Quảng Ninh Department of Culture Sports and Tourism.
The event attracts nearly 700 comedians from 22 professional troupes of drama, cai luong (Reformed Theatre), cheo (Traditional operetta), tuong (Classical drama) and circus.
The Organising Board will select the best works for the “Comedy Gala” night held on August 31st with participation of famous artists including Meritorious Artist Hồng Vân, Hoài Linh, Xuân Bắc, Tự Long, etc.
Besides, some outstanding performances will be selected for later event to mark the Việt Nam Stage Day in Hà Nội on September 7th.
The first National Comedy Festival for northern provinces will last until September 1st.
According to the organising board, the first National Comedy Festival for southern provinces is expected to be held in November, 2011 in Ho Chi Minh City./.
(Source: QNP)
Posted by admin on August 22, 2011 under Halong Attractions |
Located around 60 kilometers from the Cái Rồng Port, Cô Tô has over the past several years become a popular destination to tourists who want an escape from the noise and pollution in cities.
Cô Tô Island District comprises three main islands – Cô Tô, Thanh Lân, and Trần – and smaller ones and covers 4, 000 square meters. Local residents, mostly migrants from northern provinces, live in only two communes and a small town. Living standards on the islands are much higher. The islanders now have access to electricity supply and asphalted roads, decent homes, automobiles and a crowded commercial town.
More and more people have come there for the love of nature, thus giving a much-needed boost to tourism. Starting from the Cái Rồng Port in the morning with tender breezes, visitors can spend an hour and a half to sail on the Bái Tử Long Bay where has mountainous sceneries like hundreds of baby dragons were sleeping on a giant green carpet. Then, travelers pass through the Đôi entrance to begin an unforgettable journey circled by the sea.
Next they leave the boat on the Cô Tô wharf, some 500 meters from the center of Cô Tô District, to come to a local guest-house on busy streets with Uncle Hồ’s statue, markets and restaurants.
The attraction is not only known for a long, clear beach near the residential area but also for a green pine forest and a tiled road along the shore where locals love to take a walk at sunset.
For local residents, the best way to explore every corner of the islands is to hire a motorbike and a destination which should not be missed is the solar-powered Cô Tô lighthouse on the peak of a mountain not far from the town. Travelers can reach there through a winding road under the shade of the trees. From the lighthouse balcony, visitors can get a panoramic view of the mountains and the horizon.
Another place of interest is the Bắc Vàn military port, around 20 minutes from the lighthouse. Bắc Vàn Beach is known for the different kinds of coral that the authorities are trying to conserve.
Cô Tô Island has two beautiful beaches: Vàn Chải and Hồng Vàn. Vàn Chải and Hồng Vàn are the two must-see beaches in Cô Tô. Vàn Chải Beach is still unspoiled and tourists can relax and play in the big waves and stay overnight in small bungalows while Hồng Vàn beach is always quiet with small waves. Therefore, it is said that Cô Tô Island’s beaches are the perfect spot for beachgoers looking for somewhere relatively untouched./.
(Source: QNP)
Posted by admin on August 19, 2011 under Halong Attractions |
As one of the largest in Hạ Long, Bồ Hòn Island or Soap-Berry Tree Island is famous for not only its splendid scenery but many famous and fascinating grottoes.
It is about 1.5 hours from Bãi Cháy although we took much longer to reach it, as we were cruising slowly and enjoying the view along the way.
There are many grottoes located here, such as the Sửng Sốt (Surprise), Luồn, Trinh Nữ (Virgin) grotto. Each of them has their own marvellous beauty and is related to the moved legends.
Besides, a lot of high mountains with vertical cliffs like citadel wall; mountains follow closely make a huge beautiful watercolour picture on the sea.
The island is also home to various species of plants such as benjamin fig trees, cycads and orchids… and animals are monkeys, deer and chamois./.
(Source: QNP)
Posted by admin on August 17, 2011 under Halong Festivals, News |
Comedy troupes nationwide will have an opportunity to take part in a comedy festival this month.
Lots of famous performers around the nation will gather at the festival such as Xuân Bắc, Tự Long, Chí Trung, Quang Thắng, Quốc Trượng, Vân Dung, Hồng Vân, Anh Vũ, Hoài Linh, Thúy Nga, Việt Hương, etc. Those performers judged the most creative will receive medals.
According to the Việt Nam Stage Artists Association, troupes in the northern area will perform on stage in Hạ Long city, Quảng Ninh province from August 25 to September 1 while southern groups will perform in November.
“We chose Quảng Ninh because the province attracts thousands of tourists and local people have great interest in arts performances,” association president Lê Tiến Thọ said.
Up to now, 22 northern troupes have already registered for the festival to be organized in Quảng Ninh, according to the deputy head of the organizing committee Trần Nhượng./.
(Source: QNP)
