Mid autumn festival

At the opening ceremony (Photo: VNA) Ninh Binh (VNA) – A photo exhibition entitled ‘Vietnam through the Lens of International Photographers’ opened in the northern province of Ninh Binh on November 26. The event is jointly organised by the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism together with the Ninh Binh People’s Committee. Hailing it as a focus of the 2021 Vietnam International Photography Festival, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Doan Van Viet said the exhibition is hoped to promote the images of Vietnam’s landscapes and people, as well as strengthen international exchanges via photography. As many as 177 works captured by 93 photographers are being showcased. They were chosen from a total of 1,567 entries submitted by 98 professional and amateur photographers from 19 countries and territories. The exhibition is open to visitors free of charge at the Library of Ninh Binh province , and …

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As soon as the winter comes, thousands of tiny marigolds are about to bloom, dressing the whole landscape with a magical orange color. Then, travelers flock to Ba Vi National Park just to admire the dazzling beauty of the wildflower. Located some 60 kilometers away from Hanoi’s center, Ba Vi National Park, known as the capital’s lung thanks to its spectacular landscape, lush and green flora, cool climate, and rich biodiversity. The vast carpets of marigold flowers highlight the scenery every winter. The winter comes early this year, so the marigolds grow among the green vast forest of Ba Vi National Park, giving a warm feeling to passers-by. It is said that the marigold flower was brought to Ba Vi Mountain by the French in the 1930s. In the decades that followed, the wonderful flower was often harvested to make fodder for livestock. The marigold flower has only been replanted since 2015 for embellishing the landscape. As …

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PANO - The “6 th Europe-Asia meet: contemporary dance,” the biggest international festival for contemporary dancers, will be held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city from September 24 to 27. The show will take place from September 24 to 27 in HN and HCMC According to a representative from the Goethe Institute, the festival’s organizer, contemporary dancers from Germany, France, Israel, Japan, Austria and Vietnam will have performances featuring both real and imaginative ideas and a deep exploration of the soul of contemporary people. All performances are staged with light and multi-media installations. Translated by Chung Anh …

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Vietnam has boasted seven commodities with an export turnover exceeding US$10 billion each as of November 15 following the post-pandemic resumption of various businesses. Iron and steel products record strong export growth by mid-November. The first two weeks of November saw Vietnam rake in US$14.61 billion from exports, raising the country’s total export value since the beginning of the year to US$284.45 billion, a year-on-year increase of 17.7%. Most notably, iron and steel joined the US$10-billion export product club for the first time, alongside six other groups of commodities, namely phones and components, computers, electronic products and components, machinery, garments and textiles, footwear, and timber and wood products. Among the key hard currency earners, phones and computers recorded the highest earnings of US$48.8 billion and US$43 billion respectively, while machinery and equipment ranked third with turnover of US$31.77 billion. They were followed by …

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Demand for industrial, logistics estates at core of enquiries next year: Savills Demand for industrial and logistics estates in addition to ready-built factories and warehouses will continue to be the core of enquiries next year, according to an expert from property consultancy Savills Vietnam. “However, in terms of new trends, data centres and cold storage facilities are in demand and have gained traction in 2020 and 2021,” John Campbell, manager of Industrial Services at Savills Vietnam told the Vietnam Investment Review. “Next year, we expect this to continue, as Vietnam is now on the radar for hyperscale facilities.” Low-value industries are beginning to set up elsewhere in Southeast Asia as Vietnam no longer offers the same incentives, he said, adding that these industries such as textiles and furniture struggle to source affordable labour and land in Vietnam. However, foreign and high value-added investors remain bullish on Vietnam’s long-term growth, …

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Many localities in Vietnam have halted non-essential services and activities because of the reoccurrences of Covid-19. Since mid-Friday, the central province of Quang Nam has temporarily closed karaoke parlous, bars, massage services and cinemas after allowing them to be resumed on November 5. Quang Nam has suspended many non-essential services since mid-Friday On November 24-25, Quang Nam recorded 92 new Covid-19 cases, including 47 locally-transmitted ones. The infections are related to some local restaurants and schools. The northern province of Lang Son has also halted karaoke, massage, gymnastics, yoga and spa services since Friday. Indoor local food and drinks services are permitted to be open to 11 pm but have to conform to Covid-19 prevention regulations. Wedding parties are encouraged to be delayed and those that are already set to take place are banned from receiving guests from other localities. Ky Anh District in the central province of Ha Tinh has …

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Unusual works in the capital city not only bring earnings to industrious workers but also portray a special part of Hanoi. Writer Do Phan once commented, “People say that Hanoi is a land of hundreds of occupations, but in fact, that's just a convention. If calculated according to the history of thousands of years, then a hundred occupations’ is not enough, the right number but much higher.” A mechanical repair shop in Hanoi in the 2000s. File Photo Indeed, Hanoi is the place where many odd jobs have been practiced, from ancient times to the present. There are trades that have existed for hundreds of years while many others have completely disappeared. These trivial jobs in Hanoi are only seasonal, but necessary and can help people to earn daily living. In the difficult time of the wars and the centrally planned economy in the last century, unusual services were offered in Hanoi as people tried to earn from trivial things, such as making paper …

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Two women dressed in traditional peasant attire walk through the village gate. Tran Quoc Trung said he was motivated to make this collection by fear that Duong Lam Village would become a victim of modern urbanization in the near future. The village, about 45 kilometers west of downtown Hanoi, still preserves many of its historical and cultural features. It boasts 956 ancient houses, including those built in 1649, 1703 and around 1850. Though there are many entrances to the village, the Mong Phu Gate remains a popular starting point for tourists. This is reportedly the only ancient village gate left intact in northern Vietnam. The Mong Phu communal house is the heart of the village and village life. Legend has it that it was built on the forehead of a dragon in 1684 under the reign of King Le Hien Tong in the shape of a capital "I." The stately building hosts public events, festivities and …

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With chef Lưu Đình Hà from Silk Path Hotels & Resorts Chef Lưu Đình Hà For this year-end festive delight, super chef Lưu Đình Hà from Silk Path Hotels & Resorts will help you maximize your expensive purchase and jingle every kitchen corner with a bold, impressive, recipe that comes in under 2 hours: Sous Vide Australian Veal Tenderloin with Vietnamese Tương Bần (Vietnamese traditional thick soy sauce) and Grilled Vegetables. Eye-catching, enriching, even explosive – this luxurious East meets West dish will leave you stunned from the very first bite. Sous Vide Australian Veal Tenderloin Main ingredients: 2 servings - Australian veal tenderloin: 400g - Zucchini: 100g - Carrot: 100g - Red pepper: 100g - Salt - Pepper - Olive oil Sauce ingredients: a) Meat Seasoning - Tương Bần: 2 tsp - Oyster sauce: 1 tsp - Soy sauce: 1 tsp - Chili sauce: 1 tsp - 5 spices powder: one-third of a tsp - Shallot (minced): 20g - Garlic (minced): …

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A corner of the complex in theTrần Mai Ninh Secondary School. VNA Photos Khiếu Tư By Nguyễn Bình Newly built replicas of relic sites and landscapes at the Trần Mai Ninh Secondary School are making history and geography classes more vivid for junior students in the central province of Thanh Hoá. Autumn sunlight is spread out over the replica complex in the schoolyard inspiring students to learn a new subject -- location education. Some of the 15 replicas such as the Hồ Dynasty Citadel, the Hàm Rồng Bridge, Ba Đình Square and others are set in a 2,000 square metre yard in the school. The complex was completed two months ago to meet the demands of teaching the new subject for the 2021-22 school year. CARBON COPY: A replica of the citadel of the Hồ Dynasty (1400-1407). The citadel was recognised as a World Culture Heritage site by UNESCO in 2011. The complex was built during the summer vacation with a view to serving Grade 6 students under the Ministry of Training and …

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