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They have prompted flight cancelations and delays by carriers based in Hong Kong. Vietnamese carriers were forced to cancel or reschedule last Tuesday’s flights as a rally by thousands of protesters triggered an unprecedented shutdown of the aviation hub. … [Read more...] about Travel agencies warn Vietnamese tourists against solo travel to Hong Kong

 Actress Thanh Hoa. She plays Thanh Sói, a gangster in the 2019 blockbuster Hai Phượng. Her role impressed audiences and led the producer to begin work on a sequel this year. Photo courtesy of the producer) In the sequel, Thanh Sói, Van backed away from acting to perfect her work as a producer. … [Read more...] about Ngo Thanh Van films action drama on female gangster

Ca tru, the genre widely considered to be Vietnam’s most revered traditional form of music, was inscribed on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2009. Ca tru’s unique sound has roots that stretch back as far as the 11th century. First gaining popularity as entertainment for the aristocracy of Vietnam’s royal palaces, it later made its way into the inns and communal spaces of what is now modern-day Hanoi. The ensemble is composed of at least three performers, including one female singing intricate poetry while tapping a phach (a small bamboo box), two musicians playing traditional instruments, and occasionally dancers. Ca tru is now found in cities across Vietnam. Performed in designated ca tru clubs and at annual festivals, the genre has seen a recent revival due to a concentrated effort from state-run organisations and international agencies. Preservation of ca tru is elusive due in part to it being a strictly oral tradition that has been passed … [Read more...] about Google Doodle honours Vietnamese ‘ca tru’

Sa Dec flower village is considered the flower kingdom of the Mekong Delta, providing flowers to many provinces and cities nationwide. The village is home to about 2,300 households with flower cultivation area of over 500ha growing more than 2,000 species of ornamental flowers. The annual value of ornamental flower production accounts for over 60 percent of Sa Dec’s agricultural production value. This year, local farmers planted more new flower varieties such as daisy diamond, violet, Ri roses and especially blue roses, which are completely different from other types of roses available in the market. … [Read more...] about Southwestern ornamental flower villages in full bloom

The news website advises wandering around the Old Quarter in the city’s downtown, an area it describes as “energetic and mazelike.” Hoan Kiem Lake provides a peaceful respite from the frenzy, as do numerous Buddhist temples and pagodas, it added. … [Read more...] about Hanoi among 13 top destinations in March: Business Insider