Latest Article | Dec 19, 2012
The Cohiba cigars pictured here have certainly traveled a long way. What started out in Hanoi as a personal gift from the Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Hoang Tuan Anh, following the inauguration of Halong Bay, ended up in Munich as a present for the Göktepe family, makers…
Images of the Inauguration of Halong Bay in Hanoi
Last night's Official Inauguration celebrations in Hanoi produced some truly remarkable images. Here, we share some of them with you. Photos: Quang Thang.
Colourful Halong Bay Inauguration celebrations Hanoi
In a three-hour ceremony, punctuated by spectacular firework displays, Halong Bay was officially inaugurated as one of the New7Wonders of Nature in Hanoi last night. Addressing the public in My Dinh National Stadium, Bernard Weber, Founder-President of New7Wonders said, "The success of the New7Wonders of Nature campaign was due to…
Halong Bay officially confirmed as one of the New7Wonders of Nature
Hanoi/Vietnam, Zurich/Switzerland: Halong Bay is now confirmed as one of the New7Wonders of Nature. The Official Inauguration events will take place on 27 April in Hanoi and on 1 May at Halong Bay. Making the announcement today in Hanoi, Bernard Weber, Founder-President of New7Wonders, congratulated the people of the…
Vietnam celebrates Hanoi and Halong Bay
The capital city of Vietnam is celebrating its thousand year anniversary, making it one of the oldest cities in the world, and at the same time is inviting the world to vote for Halong Bay.