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Japanese quartet fluent in traditional, western styles A quartet led by Japanese artist Karin Nakagawa will perform a programme of original songs on traditional instruments at Ha Noi's Tuoi Tre (Youth) Theatre on December 8-9. Nakagawa plays a 25-stringed koto (Japanese harp), and has developed her performance style, a unique way of performing the rhythm with her feet.

Vietnamese tea culture introduced in Hanoi ancient quarter  According to the Management Board for Hanoi ancient quarter, specific cultural activities will be introduced in Hanoi ancient quarter from 9 a.m to 4: 30 p.m on November 27th 2010 to mark the 5th anniversary of Vietnamese Cultural Heritage.

Vietnam Airlines will open flights to Narita, Japan Vietnam Airlines will open 7 flights per week from Da Nang city to Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Japan as from mid-December.

Muine de Century Beach Resort and Spa opens Muine de Century Beach Resort and Spa, located on Huynh Thuc Khang Street in Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet City, was inaugurated on November 17.

French food special at Hotel Continental Saigon The promotion runs until November 30, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. group bookings will receive a free glass of champagne and dessert. The hotel serves Western food including French, Italian and Hungarian and also a selection of Vietnamese dishes.

More evidence of Oc Eo culture found in Ben Tre  Recent archaeological studies have revealed more evidence of the existence of the Oc Eo culture dating back to 2, 000-2, 500 years ago in the Mekong Delta Province of Ben Tre.

Outlook eyes Heritage preservation  Viet Nam's rapid urbanisation during the past several years has produced many benefits, but one of the drawbacks has been the growing threat that modernisation poses to the nation's heritage.

European music festival to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City  The sixth European Music Festival will be held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from November 26 to December 4.

Ho Chi Minh City-Yangon air route opens  The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines launched the direct air route from Ho Chi Minh City to Yangon, Myanmar on November 15.

Viet Nam tops must-visit destination poll  Saigon Travel Service Company (Saigontourist) welcomed 2, 500 overseas tourists and crew aboard the cruise liner Costa Classica, which docked at the Navi Oil port in Ho Chi Minh City on November 15.

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