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Ho Chi Minh tourism set for tourism festival

by laddison | April 10, 2008 at 08:58 pm

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Ho Chi Minh tourism authority has been preparing for the city’s TourismFestival 2008, to run from April 18-20, aiming to promote the city’simage as a destination.
The festival will be held at Dam Sen Park in district 11. Themed Southern Land Meeting, the event will focus on upcoming summer tourswith travel agencies showcasing their tour packages and deals.

TheSouthern Cuisine Fair will introduce visitors to refined and tastydishes prepared by national high-end hotels and restaurants.

The festival will also incorporate exciting promotional programs and lucky draws.

TheSaigontourist Travel Service Company will provide a 5-7 percentdiscount on domestic tours and the chance to win a free trip to the US

Ben Thanh Tourist will offer a discount of 3-5 percent on domestic tours and $5-50 off international tours.

Sinceits inception in 2004, the festival has served as a time to celebratethe anniversary of Vietnam’s southern liberation and the country’snational unification which occurred on April 30, 1975.

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Amy Judd

at 21:05 on April 10th, 2008

Will you be able to take pictures of the festival for us?

laddison

at 21:12 on April 10th, 2008

yes, i 'll update it soon

Amy Judd

at 21:15 on April 10th, 2008

Great! Thanks!

mclean

at 07:01 on April 11th, 2008

girls in your photos look very nice, I have not visited Vietnam since my last trip 3 years ago. Hope I have chance to come back to your beautiful country again in the time to come.