Harvest happiness “Joyful harvest days in the village and in the fields… Carrying layers of golden rice home, Carrying golden rice on the dike, in the early mornings.” (Excerpt from the song “Harvest days” by Van Cao) Only by experiencing […]
Glorious Hoa Lu Dinh Tien Hoang is a national hero, who ushered in one of the most brilliant chapters in Vietnam’s history. The book Đại Việt sử ký toàn thư (Complete Annals of Dai Viet) praised him as a king […]
Blue heaven Located off the coast of Ba Ria – Vung Tau province, approximately 185 km from Vung Tau City and 230 km from Ho Chi Minh City, Con Dao is renowned not only for its historical and cultural significance […]
The taste of the sea Raw herring salad sounds simple but leaves a lasting impression. Food-lovers will appreciate the sophisticated blend of herbs and spices perfected by generations of cooks on Phu Quoc Island. Although raw herring salad is now […]
Drum dancing in Tay Ninh province The land of Tay Ninh boasts many unique intangible cultural heritages, including the Chhay-dam drum dance – a folk art practiced by Khmer people in Truong Tay commune, Hoa Thanh town. The Chhay-dam drum […]
Sacred waters on the frontier The borderland region of Cao Bang is home to many historical sites, including Pac Bo Cave, Le Nin Stream, and landmarks linked to ancient dynasties such as Mac Citadel and King Le Temple. The four […]
Life on the water Vietnam boasts a dense network of rivers with thousands of large and small ones spreading across the country. Consequently, the cultural life of Vietnamese people is deeply intertwined with images of boats, rivers, fishermen, and fishing […]
A green silk ribbon Since ancient times, it’s been impossible to think of Quang Nam without picturing the Thu Bon River. As the poet Bui Giang wrote, ‘This autumn I lie remembering the Thu Bon/ The river of the Quang […]
As flavorful as tea Nestled between the Tam Dao range and the northern extremities of the arcs of the Ngan Son and Bac Son mountains, Thai Nguyen serves as a transitional zone, bridging the mountainous regions and the plains. This […]
Searching for memories Over 20 years ago, I traveled from the North to the South, arriving on Phu Quoc, or “Pearl Island”, excited to set foot on its long stretches of white sandy beaches. Back then, Truong Beach and Dai […]
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