(Cinet)- Locating in the North East of Vietnam and covering an area of 1553 square kilo meters with nearly 2000 big and small islands, Ha Long Bay is considered a huge work of the Creator, a magnificent string of pearls sparkling along the sea. The geological and global scenic values of Ha Long Bay are affirmed by the twice UNESCO recognitions of the world heritage.
The website www.dongho.bis.vn has been put into operation to introduce famous Dong Ho folk paintings of Vietnam to those who might be keen on such a kind of traditional folk painting.
Marking 2008 as the year of Korea-Japan cultural exchange, the two countries are holding a commemorative event in Seoul on Feb. 21-22.
The Australian Embassy in Ha Noi and Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City are organizing a program to celebrate the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Viet Nam, February 26, with a series of high-profile cultural events.
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