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Unique upland market – a cultural rendezvous of ethnic people in northern Vietnam

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Stir-fried Pho (noodles) is the most popular dish consumed at the market. The market provides a place for both local people and those from neighbouring localities to exchange a range of goods. The majority of the self-sufficient items on sale include handicrafts, vegetables, fruits, brocades, and poultry. Arriving at the market, visitors have the chance to explore the unique culture of the various ethnic groups that reside in mountainous areas in northern Vietnam. The post Unique upland market – a cultural rendezvous of ethnic people in northern Vietnam appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Vietnam considers reopening Phu Quoc Island to foreign tourists: vice-minister Perfect spots ready to welcome guests to Ninh Binh Ballet Kieu to be staged in HCM City Visitors flock back to HCM City’s oldest garden post Covid-19 Healthy drinks take over during summer Branding Danh Mountain ginseng from Bac Giang Quang Binh ...

Meritorious artist Cam Vui – guardian of Thai culture

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With his beautiful, heart-breaking voice, Cam Vui is popular among those who love Thai folk tunes in Son La province. Tong Van Hia of Mong village, said “Artist Cam Vui sings beautifully. And the lyrics go smoothly. His songs are easy to listen to, easy to sing along with and easy to remember the song.” Vui’s mother can sing Thai songs and his father teaches the ancient Thai scripts to local people in Muong Trai commune. During his childhood, Vui learned to sing and play the flute and that nurtured his love for Thai culture. His performances singing and playing the flute were applauded by the locals. Vui was assigned to promote cultural movements in the community while working for the Culture Section of Muong La district. He traveled to other communes to strengthen cultural movements and encourage local people to set up art troupes. He also teaches singing, dancing, flute playing, and even reading and writing to local Thai people. Vui says it’s not difficult but one must b...

Overseas Vietnamese eagerly await Tet and spring

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In the absence of glorious peach or apricot blossoms without hours of gathering around a warm fire and watching a cauldron of sticky rice cakes, Vietnamese people living abroad look forward to the Vietnamese Tet. It makes their nostalgia strong for Tet – the occasion for reuniting with family and spending time with friends after a long period of separation from Covid-19.  A Tet corner in the house of an overseas Vietnamese in Melbourne, Australia. Photo: Mia Le In 2023, the Year of Cat comes earlier than usual, only three weeks after the Gregorian New Year’s Eve, so Europeans have got back to their usual busy life after the long Christmas break. In order to keep up with their fellows, Vietnamese expatriates continue their business and school schedules without enjoying a long holiday for Tet. But that does not spoil their excited anticipation of the year’s most important holiday: the Vietnamese Tet. Unable to be in Vietnam during the celebration, Hong Dinh , a p...

BenQ’s GW90 Series Eye-care Monitors Revitalize At-Home Workspaces

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GW90 Series Eye-care monitors featuring eyecare technology, ergonomic design, USB-C data transfer, charging plus integrated USB-hub connection, as well as unique coding mode to enhance efficiency of programming work and visual comfort. With over 9 in 10 employers in Singapore allowing flexible work arrangements, the nation has been labelled as one of the “strongest champions” of hybrid work. In the new era of workplace flexibility, BenQ seeks to provide hybrid employees and desk workers with a comfortable and productive set up to improve the work-from-home experience. “GW90 Series monitors help personalise modern hybrid-working lifestyles,” said Conway Lee, President of BenQ Corporation. “Their USB-C architecture simplifies multitasking productivity in traditional workspaces, at home, or even on the go. Software developers can benefit from specialized coding mode to ensure eye comfort and enhance work efficiency. Additionally, GW90 series facilitates remote collaboration with n...

The Beautiful Mantion of the H’Mong King in Ha Giang

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Photo: vn This villa has an area of ​​nearly 3,000 square meters. It is located in the middle of Sa Phin valley, Dong Van district, Ha Giang, about 125 km from the center of Ha Giang city. This place has the architectural style of the citadels of the Qing Dynasty (China), combined with the patterns of the Mong people and the architecture from the French period. It has wowed countless visitors. Anyone should come to this mansion if they have the opportunity to come to Ha Giang stone plateau. Photo: vn Photo: vn The highlight of the mansion is the sculptural art shown through the sections of the block, bearing the imprint of the Vuong family. Most of the furniture and items in the mansion when the owner was still alive are kept and well preserved to this day. Over a hundred years of existence, the items of the mansion have been stained with old colors but are still solid. They still have many spiritual and cultural values. Photo: vn The const...

UNESCO ready to help Lang Son build global geopark dossier

At a working session with local leaders, Manhart spoke highly of potential in the Lang Son geopark area and urged the province to continue perfecting the dossier to be submitted to UNESCO for global recognition. The dossier should clarify the necessity and differences of the Lang Son geopark as compared with the Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark and the Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark, he said, asking Lang Son to outline a comprehensive, sustainable management plan. Speaking at the meeting, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Luong Trong Quynh noted that the Lang Son geopark was established in 2021, encompassing the five districts of Bac Son, Binh Gia, Chi Lang, Huu Lung and Van Quan. Its total area is over 3,800 sq.km with a population of 375,656, accounting for some 46.3% of the province’s area and 48.1% of its population. Archaeologists discovered remains of Homo Sapiens, the first modern humans, evolved from their early hominid predecessors ...

Vaccine of “Friendship” to Support Vietnam

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300,000 doses of vaccine from Australia to Vietnam arrived at Noi Bai airport on September 30, 2021. Photo: Australian Embassy in Vietnam Join Vietnam to fight the pandemic At the end of August 2021, when Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam struggled to cope with the pandemic, the Australian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City promptly handed over 403,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine to the Vietnamese representative. Robyn Mudie, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam at the time, said: “We are united in the fight against Covid-19. Australia’s support for Vietnam’s national immunization program will help save lives and accelerate economic recovery. As partners and close friends, we will weather this crisis, becoming stronger and more determined to face the challenges of the future”. According to the commitment of the Australian government, in 2021 Canberra has supported 1.5 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine for Vietnam to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. In September 2021, 300,000 doses ...

Diverse means of transport for tourists Ho Chi Minh City

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Duong Quang Trung of Saigon Adventure Tours says around 300 tourists choose to travel by cyclos per month. (Photo: Saigon Adventure Tours) Water bus has become an increasingly popular choice of transport for tourists, Taking the service along the Saigon River enables tourists to enjoy the beauty and breathe fresh air. (Photo: Ngoc Anh) Jan, 24, from Canada says his homestay manager has introduced him to this type of tourism and he finds it interesting. (Photo: Ngoc Anh) Both locals and international visitors choose to discover the southern city’s culture by the water bus service. Visitors queue up at the ticket counter of Water Bus Saigon, with the ticket priced at VND15,000 each. (Photo: Nhu Quynh) Public bicycles are also a favourite mode of transport among tourists. They can easily find these bicycles in District 1 and each tourist can pay VND10,000 per hour for using this service. (Photo: Ngoc Anh) Nguyen Phi Long, 18, ...