The firecrackers are finely crafted with golden dragon and phoenix designs which are the symbols of royalty. With a length of nearly 20 feet and a weight of more than a tonne, the firecrackers need a dozen young men to carry through the festival, eagerly followed by hundreds of people. … [Read more...] about Tourists flock to festivals to mark the start of spring
The sea games
Northern villagers ring in lucky year by lugging giant cannons
Dong Ky Village used to have a contest for making and firing cannons. According to a legend, the tradition was a commemoration of General Thien Cuong who led the army and began a fight against invaders by firing a cannon on the fourth of the first lunar month during the reign of King Hung, the mythical founder of the first Vietnamese state - Van Lang. … [Read more...] about Northern villagers ring in lucky year by lugging giant cannons
Federer stunned in straight sets by Rublev at Cincinnati
Andrey Rublev of Russia returns to Roger Federer of Switzerland during the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Masters. Photo AFP The seven-time Cincinnati champion, who turned 38 last week, was unable to make an impression as he played only his second match since losing the Wimbledon final to Novak Djokovic. … [Read more...] about Federer stunned in straight sets by Rublev at Cincinnati
Be (Small) Island – Vietnam’s Maldives
On An Binh Island, visitors can enjoy a peaceful feeling on a white sand beach and crystal clear water. Surrounding the island are black rock cliffs of a million-year-old volcano. This is an attractive place for couples to explore the poetic and romantic beauty of the sea. In addition, visitors can also dive to see corals. With only VND 80,000, they can hire a coracle (small round boat) to see the magnificent and colorful coral reefs at sea. … [Read more...] about Be (Small) Island – Vietnam’s Maldives
Phu Quoc Island’s pearl-breeding project a success
Phu Quoc Island The breeding of gold-lipped oysters has helped regenerate natural aquatic species and diversify the ecosystem. High-value aquatic species like painted sweetlip, red grouper, sea urchin and commercial top shell have appeared in large numbers in the breeding area. … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc Island’s pearl-breeding project a success
