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The decisions on the recognition were presented to the provincial People’s Committee at the event, which is part of the activities to celebrate Vietnamese poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu’s 200th birth anniversary (1822 -2022). Addressing the event, Vice Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Be Muoi said the recognition contributes to promoting Ben Tre’s culture and tourism. The dishes show the creativity of the chefs to create unique, attractive and healthy dishes. Ben Tre, the country’s largest coconut-producing province, plans to develop more organic coconut farming as the tree is resistant to saltwater and adaptive to climate change. Coconut is identified as one of the key items in its agricultural restructuring program and developed organic standards to meet the requirements of domestic and export markets. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Ben Tre coconut-based dishes set World Record

The sculpture of the toad sets a world record as the largest ceramic sculpture of a mythical creature. (Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Two Vietnamese ceramic works are recognised as having set Guinness World Records at a ceremony in Hanoi on June 30. The ceramic works , created by Vietnamese artisan Nguyen Hung and Huong Viet Ceramic Company, include a sculpture of a toad and a carved and embossed ceramic plate. They have been recognised as the largest ceramic sculpture of a mythical creature and the largest carved ceramic plates, respectively. The sculpture of the toad, measuring 173.5cm in length, 110cm in width and 77.8cm in height, was made of clay and a unique enamel. The mythical creature depicted is known as the holy three-legged toad or feng shui toad in Asia and is a symbol of prosperity. Sitting atop a pile of coins and gold bullion, the toad features the yin and yang symbol on its head, a coin in its mouth, and the Great … [Read more...] about Vietnamese ceramic artist sets two Guinness World Records

Guinness World Records on Tuesday awarded certificates for his works, 'Phu Quy Man Duong' and 'Thiem Thu Thien Phong An.’ Weighing 400kg and measuring 137cm across, 'Phu Quy Man Duong,' the world’s largest carved ceramic plate, has carved images of cedar trees, peacocks, mountains, and the sun. 'Phu Quy Man Duong' has set a Guinness record as the world's largest ceramic plate. Photo courtesy of Huong Viet Ceramic Company Hung said it took him about 2,500 hours to make it in 2018, and the work represents wealth, nobility and happiness. 'Thiem Thu Thien Phong An,' a sculpture of a toad sitting on a pile of coins and gold bullion, is 173.5cm long, 110cm wide and 77.8cm tall. The artist said it took him six and a half months to create the Thiem Thu toad, also known as the mythical three-legged toad (one hind leg) in East Asia, a feng shui symbol of money and prosperity. It took him six and a half months to create it. Nguyen Hung stands next to 'Thiem Thu … [Read more...] about Vietnamese ceramic artisan sets 2 new Guinness records

The World Records Union (WorldKings) and the Vietnam Record Association (VietKings) have awarded Vietnam’s and world's records to the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre for a cooking performance of 222 dishes made of coconut. 55 cooks divided into 11 groups took responsibilities for choosing materials, processing, food arranging, carving, and garnishing to create dishes with Ben Tre coconut flavor, said Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee, Nguyen Thi Be Muoi. The diverse mix of coconut and different materials along with the creativity in processing and cooking created unique, delicious, and healthy dishes. The cooking performance of 222 dishes made of coconut also helped Ben Tre promote its culture and tourism to visitors with the support of the Vietnam Culinary Conservation, Research, and Development Center (CRDC) and Saigon Professional Chef Association. Dishes made of coconut By Phan Huy – Translated by Kim Khanh … [Read more...] about Ben Tre sets world record for biggest number of 222 dishes made of coconut

The History Museum of the central province of Thua Thien - Hue on June 27 held a ceremony to announce the national and world records for the local Phu Dien Cham Tower, as it has been recognised the first ancient Cham tower sinking deep under the coastal sand dunes to be excavated and preserved in Vietnam and the world. At the event (Photo: VNA) In April 2001, the tower was discovered in the coastal sand dunes of Phu Dien commune, Phu Vang district. It is buried in the sand from 5-7m under the ground. Director of the museum, the overall view of the building is a rectangular architectural block that gets smaller toward the top. It is one of the earliest remaining Cham brick structures in the central region, dating back to around the 8th century. With such values, the tower, accredited as a national architectural and art relic since December 2001, earned its record recognition by both the Vietnam Records Organisation (Vietkings) and the World Records … [Read more...] about Thua Thien-Hue: Ancient Cham tower announced as world record

An over 1,000-year-old Cham tower in the central Vietnamese province of Thua Thien-Hue has been recognized as the world’s first ancient brick Cham tower buried deep under the coastal sand dunes to have been excavated and preserved. Representatives of the Vietnam Records Organization (Vietkings) and the World Records Union (WorldKings) announced the granting of the national and world records to the local Phu Dien Cham Tower at a ceremony held by the History Museum of Thua Thien-Hue on Monday evening. In April 2001, the tower was discovered in the coastal sand dunes of Phu Dien Commune in Phu Vang District. It was buried in sand from five to seven meters underground. A bird’s-eye view of the Phu Dien Cham Tower in Phu Dien Commune, Phu Vang District, Thua Thien-Hue Province, Vietnam. Photo: Duc Loc / Tuoi Tre The overall view of the building is a rectangular architectural block that gets smaller toward the top. It is one of the earliest remaining Cham brick … [Read more...] about Ancient Cham tower in central Vietnam sets world record

On Monday, more than 55 chefs divided into 11 teams participated in an event to process hundreds of coconut-based delicacies in Ben Tre to set a world record in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Vietnamese cultural celebrity Nguyen Dinh Chieu (1822-1888), whose hometown was Ben Tre. The delicacies are made from different parts of the coconut tree, including coconut palm heart, shredded coconut, desiccated coconut, coconut milk, coconut water and sprouted coconut. Nguyen Thi Be Muoi, vice chairwoman of Ben Tre, said this was a great pride of Ben Tre people and the world record helps to promote its culture and tourism image to international visitors. Currently, Ben Tre is well known as Vietnam's coconut capital and has more than 200,000 families growing coconuts, accounting for about two thirds of the total number of households in the province. Ben Tre boasts the largest coconut-growing area in the country at 74,000 hectares (182,800 acres). … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s 222 coconut-based dishes set world record

An event took place in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre on June 27 to recognise the 222 coconut-based dishes. The World Records Union (WorldKings) presents to the decision on the recognition to the province. The decisions on the recognition were presented to the provincial People’s Committee at the event by the World Records Union (WorldKings) and the Vietnam Records Organisation (Vietkings). Speaking at the event, Vice Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Be Muoi said the recognition contributes to promoting Ben Tre’s culture and tourism and the dishes show the creativity of the chefs to create unique, attractive and healthy dishes. Ben Tre is currently the country’s largest coconut-producing province with over 13,125 hectares of organic groves. The province makes a range of coconut products for exports like juice, milk, oil, and dried flakes. It plans to increase the organic farming area for products from mature … [Read more...] about Ben Tre set World Record with 222 coconut-based dishes

The calligraphy book on poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu by Vu Dang Hoc. (Source: VGP) Ben Tre (VNA) - The World Records Union ( WorldKings ) and the Vietnam Records Organisation ( Vietkings ) on July 1 recognised “Nguyen Dinh Chieu thi tuyen” (Collection of Nguyen Dinh Chieu’s Poems), a calligraphy book on poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu as the largest calligraphy book in Vietnamese of poet Chieu's poems in the world. The book's author, Vu Dang Hoc, was honoured as the maker of the largest calligraphy book on poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu in the world. The book, measuring 1.8m x 1.4m with an iron base and weighing 500 kilogrammes, was created by calligrapher Vu Dang Hoc to celebrate the 200th birth anniversary of poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu (1822-2022). It took Hoc five months to complete the book, after which he presented it to Nguyen Dinh Chieu Library in Ben Tre province where Chieu spent the last 26 years of his life. The book includes a carved wooden portrait of poet Nguyen Dinh … [Read more...] about Calligraphy book on poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu recognised as world record

In April 2001, the tower was discovered in the coastal sand dunes of Phu Dien commune, Phu Vang district. It is buried in the sand from 5-7m under the ground. Director of the museum, the overall view of the building is a rectangular architectural block that gets smaller toward the top. It is one of the earliest remaining Cham brick structures in the central region, dating back to around the 8th century. With such values, the tower, accredited as a national architectural and art relic since December 2001, earned its record recognition by both the Vietnam Records Organization (Vietkings) and the World Records Union (WorldKings) this year. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Thua Thien Hue: Ancient Cham tower announced as world record