VNO This Week – Dec 26th 2011- Jan 1st 2012

 

Hanoi

It is getting warmer in Hanoi in the last days of 2011, with the temperature fluctuating around 18 degree Celsius, which is 5 degrees Celsius higher than the previous week on average. Though the humidity increases by 15% compared to that of the previous week and reaches 77%, it is still rather dry, and moisture cream remains good companion these days. Remember to put on a scarf and a light coat when going out for firework watching on the New Year Eve, when temperature may drop to 14 degree Celsius.

 

Hanoi weather forecast Dec 26 - Jan 1 (Source: Google)

 

Da Nang

Unlike Hanoi, Da Nang welcomes the New Year in a kind of rainy and wet weather with three consecutive rainy days and extremely high humidity of 100%. Tourists planning to travel to Da Nang should consider culinary tours rather than wandering along the seaside. Umbrella and raincoat are good friends in this weekend, for sure.

 

Ho Chi Minh City

In contrast to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City is expecting better weather at this weekend. While heavy cloud, rain and thunder make Friday not a good time for outdoor activities, sunshine makes Saturday and Sunday wonderful time to go out and celebrate the New Year on the streets. While temperature ranging from 22 to 32 degree Celsius is quite ideal, low humidity of 58% is relative unpleasant and makes moisture cream become indispensable these days. 

 

Ho Chi Minh City weather forecast Dec 26 - Jan 1 (Source: Google)

 

Vietnam News

 

1. Vietnam to boast new tourism logo and slogan

Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has finally decided on its new logo and slogan for the period 2012 – 2015. The new logo features an early blooming lotus with five distinctive colored petals, flowed by the slogan “Timeless Charm” below. The new logo and slogan are going to be officially used in every promotional campaign of Vietnam tourism throughout the upcoming four-year term.

 

2. Exhibition of Goddesses Worshipping in Vietnamese Women’s Museum

With a number of displayed items from ritual pictures, typical costume, sacred items involved in altars, offerings, to the unique “Chầu văn” singing, the exhibition “Worshipping Mother Goddesses: Heart – Beauty – Joy” opening at Vietnamese Women’s Museum (36 Ly ThuongKiet Street, Hanoi) on January 5th, 2012 is expected to be a special New Year gift to foreigner tourists, especially who are keen on tradition and belief in Vietnam. 

 

3. Contemporary German movies Week in Hanoi

Seven outstanding contemporary films directed by young German directors are going to be broadcasted at Goethe Institute in Hanoi, from January 6th to 11th, 2012. Featuring different and hot topics such as homosexuality, economic crisis and nuclear leakage, the film festival is expected to give Hanoi audiences new experiences and a chance to catch up with the development of German contemporary cinema industry.

 

4. Vietnam Airlines to launch 37% discount promotion on European routes

Following the shocking promotions of VietJet Air and Jetstar, Vietnam Airlines has launched appealing promotion on European routes till March 31st, 2012 with 37% discount applied for all flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Paris, Frankfurt and London. Cost for all return ticket is expected to be about USD 999, including tax, fuel charge and other extra fee.