Under the golden sunshine and fresh breeze, the Hanoi Autumn Festival was successfully held over the weekend, attracting large crowds of visitors. With the theme "Hanoi Autumn: Come to Love," the Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023 was successful as its diverse program of activities attracted about 80,000 visitors, according to the head of the Tourism Promotion Department. On October 1, the Hanoi Autumn Carnival, part of the Hanoi Autumn Festival, was held in a lively and colorful way in the pedestrian area of Hoan Kiem Lake. A booth selling banh cuon (steamed rice crepe) at the Hanoi Autumn Festival. Photo: Moc Mien/The Hanoi Times Held under the theme "Bright Colors of Autumn," the festival featured performances by art groups and the presence of women dressed in ao dai (traditional long robes), which added a charming touch to the event. Nguyen Thi Chanh, head of the Muong Gong Club in Phu Man commune, was happy that her ancient gong … [Read more...] about Hanoi Autumn Festival is a success: 80,000 people attend
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Indonesia inaugurates Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway
The total investment for the 142km railway was estimated at 7.3 billion USD (Photo: Barchart) Hanoi (VNA) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced on October 2 that it has officially put into operation a high-speed railway line, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, which connects the capital Jakarta to the city of Bandung. Speaking at the ceremony in Jakarta, Widodo said that the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway marks the modernination of this type of public transport , which is efficient and environmentally friendly. investment for the 142km railway was estimated at 7.3 billion USD. With speeds of up to 350km per hour, the travel time between Jakarta and Bandung is reduced to 45 minutes, down from the previous three-hour journey. Both Jakarta and Bandung are densely populated cities in Indonesia A senior official said that a trial period has been launched since the second week of September when residents can ride free of charge, adding that it will be … [Read more...] about Indonesia inaugurates Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway
Miss Grand International 2023 to take place in Vietnam
Le Hoang Phuong represents Vietnam at Miss Grand International 2023 . (Photo: Sen Vang) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The search is on to find Miss Grand International 2023, which begins in Vietnam on October 3. Contestants face a busy schedule travelling from north to south through many localities across the country including Hanoi, Ha Long, Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An, and HCM City. Activities in the first phase of the competition such as interviews and Vietnam Beauty Fashion will take place in provinces and cities in the North and Central regions. Competition rounds such as national costume, semi-finals and finals will take place in HCM City. Contestants from other countries can learn about tourism, culture and the people of Vietnam through a series of tours of famous landmarks nationwide. The final night of the Miss Grand International 2023 contest will be held on October 25 at Phu Tho Gymnasium in HCM City. Brazil's Isabella Menin, the reigning Miss Grand International, will … [Read more...] about Miss Grand International 2023 to take place in Vietnam