Kitchen gods

The forest god worshipping ceremony of the Jrai ethnic minority people in Ia Grai district of Gia Lai province is held in the spring after local villagers complete the harvest. On the day of the ceremony, people bring offerings to the place of worship. The place is chosen by a reputable shaman who is knowledgeable about the ritual. The forest god worshipping ceremony is a long-standing practice that has been passed down from generation to generation in the local Jrai community. Ia Pech commune covers nearly 560 ha of forest area managed by O Grang and De Chi villages. The two take turns in holding the forest god worshipping ceremony each year. This is also intended to enhance the solidarity between the Jrai people in different villages. Practiced for centuries, the forest god worship ceremony of the Jrai people has contributed to the richness of the country’s traditional cultural values./. VNA … [Read more...] about Forest god worshipping of Jrai ethnic minority people

Love never gets old We always suspected it, but media mogul Rupert Murdoch has revealed himself to be an incurable romantic. The Fox News owner is to tie the knot for a fifth time at 92. "I was very nervous. I dreaded falling in love -- but I knew this would be my last. It better be," said Murdoch, who has only just disentangled himself from a short-lived fourth marriage to model Jerry Hall. His bride-to-be, Ann Lesley Smith, the widow of country singer Chester Smith, seems to have her eyes wide open. "It's not my first rodeo," she said. The multibillionaire, a quarter century her senior, wants them to spend "the second half of our lives together". Which means Murdoch counts on living to 180. 'Own the feels', Rupert A veteran right-winger, Murdoch has long raged against the nanny state. But we might make an exception for New Zealand, where the government is reaching out to console those who have been unlucky in love. "Break-ups suck... but you can channel it for … [Read more...] about Funny old world: The week’s offbeat news

The latest report on the food delivery market in the top Southeast Asian markets by Momentum Works indicates that the total spending on food delivery services in the region will reach $16.3 billion in 2022, up 5 per cent after two years of explosive growth due to the pandemic. This growth is mainly driven by the food delivery markets in the region, including the Philippines ($800 million), Malaysia (up $600 million), and Vietnam (up $300 million). In the face of increasing pressure to make profits from investors, current and new food delivery apps are cutting down on promotions, while competing heavily on service quality and other unique services. At the 2023 Food and Beverage Conference organised by Vietcetera and MasterCard last week, Jinwoo Song, CEO BAEMIN Vietnam said, "The growth of the food delivery market in Vietnam is no surprise when it meets the modern consumption trends of customers, focusing on convenience and time savings. Still, businesses are facing significant … [Read more...] about BAEMIN Vietnam CEO bullish on food delivery sector

Dantri/Dtinews Newspaper has just started construction of a new school project in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai. The construction and upgrade of Na Phung Kindergarten and Na Phung Primary School in Bao Yen District is started on March 18 The construction and upgrade of Na Phung Kindergarten and Na Phung Primary School in Bao Yen District was started on March 18 with a total investment of VND 500 million donated by the Minh Tri Thanh Company through the Dantri Charity Programme. Na Phung Kindergarten lies on a high mountain in Bao Yen District, which is some 300 kilometres from Hanoi. Na Phung Kindergarten has badly deteriorated The boarding school has only one classroom for nearly 40 students aged between 2-5 who share the same class. The classroom, together with the kitchen, and restroom have all badly deteriorated. Next to the Na Phung Kindergarten is the Na Phung Primary School which also shares the same … [Read more...] about Dantri starts new school project in Lao Cai

These days, coming back to Phu Quoc Prison - known as “Hell on Earth,” former prisoners of war (POW) recalled dreadful and brutal tortures by jailers. Going along a small path leading to the gate of Phu Quoc Communist POWs’ Prison, many people got the shivers after witnessing a dozen layers of sharp barbed-wire fences and models of prisoner guards holding guns. The iron door creaked when we opened it slowly. The screeching noise made us partly feel the dark atmosphere of the ruthless prison during the colonial and imperialistic periods. Among groups of tourists nationwide visiting Phu Quoc Prison, we luckily met and talked with Mr. Phu Xi Khieu, a former Phu Quoc prisoner in the 1971-1973 period. Looking back on his memories, Mr. Khieu shared that returning to Phu Quoc after 50 years, he was delighted at the rapid development of Phu Quoc city. However, he could not hold back his tears as he remembered his fallen comrades. They together fought bravely till their last breath. Phu … [Read more...] about Memories of former war prisoners in Phu Quoc

Kate is the most outstanding festival of the Cham ethnic minority in Binh Thuan province, during which they pay tribute to ancient gods and deliver wishes for bumper harvests and the growth of all beings. The festival’s major rituals have been preserved, including the genie costume procession, the opening of the tower gates, and genie statue bathing, among others. Boasting huge historical and cultural values, the Kate Festival has been recognised as an intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Over the past 15 years, the Kate Festival has been held at Po Sah Inu Tower, and become one of six standout festivals selected for tourism development. Beyond promoting the spiritual and cultural lives of the Cham ethnic minority, the festival has also contributed greatly to boosting Binh Thuan’s image among domestic and foreign visitors. The art of pottery making is another unique cultural trait of the Cham people. It was included last year on … [Read more...] about Binh Thuan preserving Cham cultural heritage

At the opening of the Hanoi Tourism Festival 2023 on the evening of March 24, Nguyen Manh Quyen, vice chairman of Hanoi People's Committee said: “The festival is the gathering place of unique and special values ​​of tourism associated with tangible and intangible cultural heritage, the values ​​of craft villages, and the cuisine of Hanoi and neighbouring localities, contributing to the development of tourism products for domestic and foreign tourists." The Hanoi Tourism Festival 2023 opened on the evening of March 24 in Hoan Kiem Lake The special feature of this year's festival is that it does not focus too much on display, but on promoting upgraded or renewed tourism products, with many promotions and discounts. The festival gathered about 150 stalls from 12 districts in Hanoi and 14 other localities, as well as nearly 100 units including airlines, tourism businesses, tourist resorts, food, and craft villages around Hanoi. The main activities of the festival … [Read more...] about Attractive products shine at Hanoi Tourism Festival 2023

The tourist was reportedly part of a group of at least seven foreigners who climbed the mountain without registering as hikers, according to Coconuts Bali . Mount Agung, located in Karangasem Regency in the northeast corner of Bali, is considered a dwelling place of the gods. The Russian posted the photos that went viral on social media. Locals and tourists both condemned his act, with many calling for him to be deported. The man, who claimed he was unaware that the mountain was a sacred site, later deleted the post and issued an apology. "I want to apologize for my actions that desecrated the sacred volcano of the local population," he wrote. "There is no excuse for my actions. The only thing that led to what happened was my personal ignorance. Ignorance of the customs of the local religion." Bali has been stepping up law enforcement regarding foreigners, even banning them from riding motorcycles following a string of deadly accidents. … [Read more...] about Russian tourist triggers public anger after posing nude on Bali’s Mount Agung