During our recent trip to Vietnam, we came across a few signboards that were quite funny and humorous. These signboards were directional signs to help people find their way, billboard or signboard to help sell their products and signboard of hotels with catchy names. Tiếp tục đọc “Funny and Humorous Signs, Signage and Billboards in Vietnam that You Must See”
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Students seek luck before exam at Temple of Literature
Last update 16:12 | 21/06/2017
Students often visit Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam, or Temple of Literature, in the days running up to their annual exams to pray for luck.
Many students are flocking to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, before their high school graduation exams which are scheduled to take place from June 22 to 24.
The temple, the main Confucian school in feudal times, was built in 1070 in the time of Emperor Ly Nhan Tong. It includes various pavilions, halls, statues and steles and is still venerated as place of respect. Modern students still indulge in this tradition.
 Tiếp tục đọc “Students seek luck before exam at Temple of Literature” |
Red Dao wedding ceremony
Last update 14:56 | 17/04/2017
The Red Dao ethnic community in the northern province of Lao Cai has a rich culture. Their wedding ceremony is among these cultural features.
A Dan Tri reporter recently attended the wedding ceremony of bride Tan U May and groom Tan A Hin in Pho Village, Ban Quam Commune. The event lasted for two days with most of the activities held at the groom’s family.
On the first day of the wedding, the bride’s family came to the groom’s house. The bride wore the Red Dao ethnic people’s traditional clothes Tiếp tục đọc “Red Dao wedding ceremony” |
Tuyen Quang boasts poetic mountainous landscapes
Last update 15:17 | 20/06/2017
The noreastern province of Tuyen Quang has a forest coverage of nearly 85 percent of its land area, and 8,000 hectares of lakes with poetic landscapes.
 Tourists will enjoy close-to-nature daily activities in the Thuong Lam area, surrounded by 99 mountains.  A view of Na Hang lake in the afternon
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Scenic lakes in An Giang
An giangLast update 15:06 | 21/06/2017
The high terrain in Tri Ton and Tinh Bien districts, An Giang province has created scenic, beautiful lakes like Ta Pa, Thuy Liem and Thanh Long, which attract a large number of visitors.
 Ta Pa Lake in Nui To village, Tri Ton district Tiếp tục đọc “Scenic lakes in An Giang” |
Taste specialties of central Vietnam right in Hanoi
Last update 09:00 | 18/04/2017
VietNamNet Bridge – There are a lot of delicious dishes in central Vietnam, but the most popular specialties are beef noodle soup, grilled spring rolls and rice paper cake wrapped with pork meat. Now tourists can taste these dishes in Hanoi.
Quang noodles
The dish originated from Quang Nam province but gradually became popular and typical for the central area of Vietnam.
Compared to other noodles, and noodle soups, of Northern people, Quang noodles have its own feature. It is not fully watered; just mix materials to absorb spices. Tiếp tục đọc “Taste specialties of central Vietnam right in Hanoi”
APEC seeks to promote sustainable tourism development
Last update 09:35 | 20/06/2017
Encouraging the participation of local people is part of the measures to promote sustainable tourism development. The issue was put on table at an APEC high level policy dialogue in northern Quang Ninh province on June 19.
According to United Nations World Tourism Organisation, tourism in many developing and least developed countries is the most viable and sustainable economic development option. Tiếp tục đọc “APEC seeks to promote sustainable tourism development”
A glance at Tay Ninh, the capital of Caodaism
Last update 10:23 | 20/06/2017
Founded in 1926 in Tay Ninh province, the Caodaism worships the Divine Eye, known as the eye of heaven and a symbol of its supreme being. It is now the third largest religion in Vietnam.
 The Tay Ninh Holy See, the centre of Caodaism in Vietnam, was completed in 1947, covering an area of more than one sq.km with twelve gates. Tiếp tục đọc “A glance at Tay Ninh, the capital of Caodaism” |
Travel around Saigon on a weekend afternoon
Last update 13:00 | 13/04/2017
VietNamNet Bridge – Sitting on the corner of Turtle Lake and chatting with friends, eating snacks, taking a stroll in 30/4 park, and looking at the old church under the sunshine will add interest to your weekend in Saigon.
HCM City is known for the busy pace of life, but behind those scenes are peaceful corners. At Notre Dame Cathedral, where cars surround the area, you can stand or sit at any corner to experience the atmosphere.
Opposite the church, more than 100 meters is the City’s Post Office, which attracts many foreign tourists visiting each day. Tiếp tục đọc “Travel around Saigon on a weekend afternoon”
Vegetable gardens green Truong Sa archipelago
Last update 15:45 | 16/06/2017
Braving harsh weather conditions, naval officers and soldiers in the island district of Truong Sa, the southern central province of Khanh Hoa, still plant vegetables so as to improve their meals.
 A soldier on Thuyen Chai B Island waters a small vegetable garden Tiếp tục đọc “Vegetable gardens green Truong Sa archipelago” |
Five antique streets you should not miss in HCM City
Le Cong Kieu, No Trang Long, and Tran Nhan Ton antique streets are must-see destinations in Ho Chi Minh City which attract many domestic and foreign tourists.
 Le Cong Kieu St is a good suggestion where antique collectors can buy rare objects. Tiếp tục đọc “Five antique streets you should not miss in HCM City” |
Nguyen dynasty treasures on display in Da Lat
Last update 11:42 | 16/06/2017
A total of 36 precious artifacts, from the Nguyen dynasty period (1802-1945), are on display at an exhibition that opened recently at Lam Dong museum in Da Lat city.
The artifacts, made of gold and gemstones, include flower vases; daily utensils such as bowls and basins; objects used in royal worship and rituals; and items used in royal office, including brushes, ink stone, paperweights and pen holders.
All of the items were carefully carved with highly sophisticated decorative patterns, showing the talent of Vietnam’s craft masters.
The exhibition also introduces 100 documentary photos on Hue royal architecture, the tombs of Nguyen Emperors and images of mandarins from that period. Tiếp tục đọc “Nguyen dynasty treasures on display in Da Lat”
Flax weaving by Mong ethnics in Dong Van Karst Plateau
Last update 15:07 | 15/06/2017
For generations, the Mong ethnic minority group in the Dong Van Karst Plateau, northern Ha Giang province, has woven threads made of flax plant into colourful fabrics.
 Dried flax plants are used to make threads.  A Mong woman uses a special technique to connect different flax strands into a long thread. Tiếp tục đọc “Flax weaving by Mong ethnics in Dong Van Karst Plateau” |
Old-style coffee shops across Vietnam
Last update 11:31 | 14/04/2017
VietNamNet Bridge – Those who like savoring a cup of coffee in a nostalgic space full of items that date back decades should visit Nha Xuong and Bao Cap cafes in Hanoi or Ut Lanh and Cafe 81 in Saigon. Below is a list of old-style coffee shops in Vietnam.
 Cong Café in Hanoi, Haiphong, Danang, Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City. Tiếp tục đọc “Old-style coffee shops across Vietnam” |
A summer holiday on Sao Beach, Phu Quoc island
Located on the east side of Phu Quoc Island, Sao beach is among best beaches in Vietnam with crystal clear water and year-round calm sea.
 Sao beach spans 7 km of white sand. Tiếp tục đọc “A summer holiday on Sao Beach, Phu Quoc island” |
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