Published:  00:00 Wednesday - September 08, 2010

The Vietnam-Thailand Cultural Association will hold a Bangkok-Hanoi culture and tourism programme in the Thai capital from September 27 – October 2, expected to attract many overseas Vietnamese living in Thailand.

Vu Nguyen Anh Tuyet, vice chairwoman of the Vietnam-Thailand Cultural Association said the programme will provide participants with the chance to learn about Vietnam’s culture and customs, as well as contribute to the country’s development.

It will also help promote Vietnam-Thailand traditional relationship, she said.

Speaking at a press conference for the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Ngo Duc Thang highlighted the significance of King Ly Thai To’s decision to move the capital from the mountainous Ninh Binh area to the Red River Delta and to rename it Thang Long (Ascending Dragon).

**The Hanoi Municipal People’ Committee is working with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to organise a foreign press week in Vietnam from September 9-15. The press week aims to reflect Hanoi’s preparations for the grand anniversary as well as Vietnam’s achievements.

The week will include activities to introduce Vietnam’s intangible heritages and visits to the Royal Citadel, the Temple of Literature, and the Old Quarter in Hanoi.