Cultural and tourist events in Quang Nam Tourism Year 2006

The national tourism year “Quang Nam - Two world heritage sites at one destination" will be held by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, ministries and Quang Nam People’s Committee.

With the theme Cultural Heritage, Traditional festivals, Traditional Vocational villages and Eco-tourism, Quang Nam Tourism Year 2006 will last whole year 2006 with various activities in a spacious area from two world cultural heritage sites to traditional villages, attractions and historical relics. Other provinces will also contribute to this event.

February and March
Declaration Ceremony of the National Tourism Year of Quang Nam and tourist activities “Travel in Spring"
- Declaration ceremony of the National Tourism Year 2006.

   Date: February 12, 2006.

   Location: Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary and the Open economic zone of Chu Lai

- Rice flower Festival and Festivities at Tra Que Vegetable Village .Date: February 4, 2006 .Location: Hoi An Ancient Town
- Cho Duoc Carnival

   Date: February 8, 2006

   Location: Binh Trieu Commune, Thang Binh District
- Nguyen Tieu Festival

   Date: February 12, 2006

   Location: Hoi An Ancient Town
- Festival at the Pottery Village of Thanh Ha

  Date: February 7, 2006

  Location: Hoi An Ancient Town

-Thu Bon Goddess Festival

  Date: March 11, 2006

  Location: Duy Tan Commune, Duy Xuyen District.
- Traditional Festival of Cham

  Date: from 13-14 March, 2006

  Location: My Son Sanctuary
- Cau Ngu Festival (Whale Worshipping Festival)

  Date: March 12, 2006

  Location: Hoi An Ancient Town
- "Luc Tanh Vuong Gia"soul festival

  Date: March 15, 2006

  Location: Hoi An Ancient Town

April and May
Programme “River and Traditional Handicrafts"
- Traditional Handicraft Festival of Quang Nam

  Date: 8-10 April, 2006

  Location: Hoi An Ancient Town
- Carpenter Skillful Shows at Kim Bong Village

  Date: 15-16 April, 2006

 Location: Hoi An Ancient Town
- Festival at Swallow Village of Cu lao Cham

 Date: 6-7 April, 2006

Location: Cu lao Cham island EHoi An Ancient Town
- Festival at the Pottery Village of Thanh Ha

Date: 22-23 April, 2006

Location: Dien Phuong Commune, Dien Ban District.
- Festival at the Bronze Casting Village of Phuoc Kieu

Date: 29-30 April, 2006

Location: Dien Phuong Commune, Dien Ban District.
- Festival at the Silk Weaving Village of Ma Chau and Dong Yen Thi Lai

Date: 6-7 May, 2006

Location: Ma Chau and Dong Yen Thi Lai villages, Duy Xuyen District.
June
Tourism month “Hoi An - Summer Felling"
 
- Coastal culture festival
- Food festival of Central provinces
- Fashion shows “Beach and Summer-and “Hoian’s Traditional Costume"
- Sand model making competition
- National volleyball competition
July
Programme “Culture of ethnic minorities along Ho Chi Minh Trail"
- Festival of ethnic minority’s culture in Quang Nam

Date: from 7-9 July, 2006

Location: Kham Duc Town, Phuoc Son District
- “Follow Father’s StepsEoperation

Date: from 12-14 July, 2006

Location: Nam Giang and Phuoc Son districts
- New tours Inauguration: Discover Truong Son Trail, Visit National Reservation Zone of Thanh River

Date: July 7, 2006

Location: Dong Giang, Nam Giang and Tay Giang districts
August
Programme “Chu Lai - Open Economic Zone"
- Music Performance “Chu Lai - Open Economic Zone"

Date: August, 2006

Location: Nui Thanh Town
- Coastal Culture Festival and Beach Sports

Date: August, 2006

Location: Tam Hai, Tam Tien, Tam Thanh communes
- Festivities at Phu Ninh Lake

Date: August, 2006

Location: Phu Ninh Lake, Phu Ninh District.
December
Culture - Tourist program “Happy Christmas- “Happy New Year-2007 and an Anniversary Celebration for the 10 year reestablishment of Quang Nam Province"

Date: from 24-31 December, 2006

Location: Hoi An Ancient Town

(Source: Quang Nam Tourism Department)