Ava realized this tough material, with its peculiar patterns, was the jewel she was looking for and began rushing to Co Tu textile villages in Dong Giang, Tay Giang and Nam Giang Districts in Quang Nam Province to source products which might otherwise never have been accessible to tourists visiting Hoi An. … [Read more...] about Belgium woman elevates Vietnam’s ethnic fabric tradition
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Spectacular bonsai creations fetch handsome sums as Tet symbols
Bonsai trees are gracing sidewalks of major streets in Ho Chi Minh City, attracting admiring looks from passersby. Most of the trees are not for sale, only for rent. "I’ve brought around 100 ochna trees here," says Ngo Minh Phong says as he waters a large tree on Thanh Thai Street in District 10. The tree is five meters high, has a canopy of over one meter and is now in its 80s. … [Read more...] about Spectacular bonsai creations fetch handsome sums as Tet symbols
On fertile agricultural land, Vietnam’s shooting itself in the foot
And then, Vietnamese people have even produced rice in excess of demand to become the world’s top and second top rice exporter from time to time. Even in the central region where the climate is harsh and drought is common, we can still see the growth of paddy, beans, peanuts and corn farms, which have more or less met the demand of the people there. … [Read more...] about On fertile agricultural land, Vietnam’s shooting itself in the foot
Spring flower fest heralds Tet festivies in Saigon expat-favored district
Besides the Phu My Hung flower festival, one of the most anticipated events of the holiday season is the annual Nguyen Hue flower street, which will open to visitors from 7 p.m. on January 22, two days before the Lunar New Year’s Eve. It will remain open until January 28. … [Read more...] about Spring flower fest heralds Tet festivies in Saigon expat-favored district
Actress adds a dash of glamour to 2020 CHIN-SU Spring Corner
Young actress Khanh Van, better known as “Tra Long”, one of the stars of popular movie Mat Biec, was the cynosure of all eyes at the 2020 CHIN-SU Spring Corner taking place at the intersection of Pham Ngoc Thach and Nguyen Van Chiem streets in HCM City’s District 1 from January 10 to 28. … [Read more...] about Actress adds a dash of glamour to 2020 CHIN-SU Spring Corner
