Improving: K’Rể has developed some skills after three years at Sơn Ba Primary Boarding School. VNS Photo Hà Nam Viet Nam News Feeling pity for ‘smallest boy in Việt Nam’ who used to live isolated from the outside world, Đặng Văn Cương – the principal of Sơn Ba Primary Boarding School in the central province of Quảng Ngãi – persuaded Đinh Văn K’Rể’s parents to let him attend his school. Over the past three years, he has been treating and teaching K’Rể like his own son. by Hà Nam It’s 6am. As usual, Đặng Văn Cương, the head tearcher of the Sơn Ba Primary Boarding School – a small school in remote Sơn Hà District in the central province of Quảng Ngãi – wakes up and begins his day. His first job of the day is not answering telephone calls or enjoying breakfast, but … [Read more...] about The journey of Việt Nam’s smallest student
Journey through hallowed ground
The journey of Việt Nam’s mallest student
Improving: K’Rể has developed some skills after three years at Sơn Ba Primary Boarding School. VNS Photo Hà Nam Viet Nam News Feeling pity for ‘smallest boy in Việt Nam’ who used to live isolated from the outside world, Đặng Văn Cương – the principal of Sơn Ba Primary Boarding School in the central province of Quảng Ngãi – persuaded Đinh Văn K’Rể’s parents to let him attend his school. Over the past three years, he has been treating and teaching K’Rể like his own son. by Hà Nam It’s 6am. As usual, Đặng Văn Cương, the head tearcher of the Sơn Ba Primary Boarding School – a small school in remote Sơn Hà District in the central province of Quảng Ngãi – wakes up and begins his day. His first job of the day is not answering telephone calls or enjoying breakfast, but … [Read more...] about The journey of Việt Nam’s mallest student
History glitters through archaeological treasures
Long history: Many ceramic objects found at a shipwreck in Cù Lao Chàm sea territory proved the exchange between Vietnamese and foreign traders. VNS Photo Đoàn Tùng Viet Nam News by Đỗ Minh Glorious jade sceptres, precious terracotta mythical creatures and gigantic bronze drums are few among 300 artefacts being showcased in public for the first time. The exhibition, “Treasures of Vietnamese Archaeology”, which will remain open till the end of July at Hà Nội’s National Museum of History, displays these objects representing significant periods in national history. They are the result of many excavations by Vietnamese archaeologists and historians spanning more than 50 years. “The exhibition displays the most beautiful, precious, rare and intact artefacts selected from numerous objects excavated from archaeological sites,” Nguyễn Văn Đoàn, vice director of the museum, said. … [Read more...] about History glitters through archaeological treasures
Cafe culture, colour and caves: an Instagram journey through Vietnam
Good morning Vietnam: Few cities can match the charm of Hanoi, with its lakes, tree-lined streets, crumbling pagodas and French heritage buildings. And if the streets weren’t vibrant enough already, flower ladies add a colourful touch. Sweet street: Sample all the pho, bánh mì and spring rolls you want – but leave room for dessert. Chè is a sweet soup that comes in many forms but those with fresh fruit, coconut milk and yoghurt are the biggest crowd-pleasers. Paddy power: Ninh Binh, around a 90-minute drive south of Hanoi, offers a welcome respite from the clamorous city streets. Pictured are the Mua Caves, which offer views over the paddy fields below. It’s a steep 500-step climb, though. Hats off to Hoi An: The old centre of Hoi An is painted in golden hues, which makes this little town one of Vietnam’s prettiest. The tourist crowds here are no joke, so get up early if you want the streets to yourself. Cafe society: You’ll be … [Read more...] about Cafe culture, colour and caves: an Instagram journey through Vietnam
A journey through time: Old photos of Tet in Hanoi 90 years ago
Take a peek into the past to see how the cherished traditional Tet looked like. The Tet rush usually starts a month before the clock strikes Lunar New Year, with people busy shopping, preparing for the homecoming, cleaning and decorating houses, and cooking Tet specialties, and the celebration can last to another month after the official holiday. Yet many are arguing Tet is losing its magic amid the modern fast-paced life, and whether the country should abandon the long-standing festival and its accompanying “exhaustion”, joining the rest of the world to celebrate only the Gregorian New Year instead. Others on the other hand, are trying to revive the flavors of Tet to prove how it has been a sacred, venerable tradition passed on for centuries that should be kept for the next generations. While the debate spirals on, take a look back at the Tet spirit in Hanoi almost a century ago, before the wars, the Subsidy Period and then the modern lifestyle rolled in. … [Read more...] about A journey through time: Old photos of Tet in Hanoi 90 years ago
Itinerary through Former Vietnamese Capitals
The Hanoi Department of Tourism hosted a famtrip called “Itinerary through former Vietnamese capitals” from December 11 to December 16, 2017. This was the first time that a famtrip with a workshop on this topic was held for more than 30 companies across the country. The itinerary was appreciated by destinations, authorities, the press and travel companies for its professionalism. The “Itinerary through former Vietnamese capitals” famtrip explored unique historical and cultural values of former capitals of Vietnam such as Phuong Hoang Trung Do (Nghe An), Ho Dynasty Citadel, Lam Kinh (Thanh Hoa), Hoa Lu (Ninh Binh), Hung Temple (Phu Tho) and Thang Long Citadel (Hanoi). This was a historical cultural tour with destinations in provinces well-known for tourism strengths like Ninh Binh and Phu Tho where there are many UNESCO-recognised heritages. However, not based on ecological, maritime and spiritual tourism approaches, the itinerary was created to diversify … [Read more...] about Itinerary through Former Vietnamese Capitals
Journey through history with antique swords
An exhibition of 99 ancient swords recently opened in Ha Noi, offering visitors a chance to learn more about history's most popular weapon.The swords were selected from the private 300-sword collection owned by collector Duong Phu Hien.Four generations of Hien's family have maintained and added to the collection. "By collecting and preserving ancient Vietnamese artefacts, especially those relating to the defence of our nation, every member of my family has demonstrated their love for the country and its magnanimous history," Hien said.The exhibition features a large array of swords, including 37 that were made in Viet Nam. The others came from different countries, including China, Japan, and the UK.Each scabbard is decorated with unique and sophisticated patterns, including typical ancient royal Vietnamese designs like pine trees, daisies, bamboo, apricots and dragons. Hien said almost all of the Vietnamese swords in his collection date from three centuries ago.The collector was … [Read more...] about Journey through history with antique swords
A Journey Through Viet Nam’s Cuisine – A cook book of Vietnamese cuisine
(Cinet)- The five-star Furama Resort has released a 120-page cookbook themed “A Journey Through Viet Nam's Cuisine”, featuring recipes from the resort's culinary library. The book tells the story of the central region's cuisine in five parts: the story of food, the recipes of specialties, the garden of herbs, the selection of teas and the venue of cuisines. The cook book presents stories about daily traditional foods of Vietnam, especially from the Central Region; featuring Salt-rice of Vietnam, specialties from Central Vietnam such as Spring Rolls, Noodles and rice dishes of delightful preparations and many more specialties. The second part of the book is featured with a dozen or so easy-to-make and traditional recipes such as My Quang, Xeo cake, Cao Lau.... "A journey through Vietnam's cuisines" will not only be a cook book for food lovers or a gift for local people, but also a product for international guests to discover Vietnam and the Central Region's Food … [Read more...] about A Journey Through Viet Nam’s Cuisine – A cook book of Vietnamese cuisine
Trans-time journey through old postcards
Over-100-year-old postcards contain interesting stories about the culture and history of Vietnamese cities in the past.If e-mail is the most popular means of communications in today’s digital age, one century ago, sending postcards to their friends and relatives was the habits of many people. In around 15 years, it is estimated that 18,000 designs of postcards on all topics were published. And Hanoi, Hue and Saigon, the three major cities of Vietnam, were main topics on postcards at that time.Hanoi, Hue and Saigon, the three largest cities of Vietnam, are growing at high speed and thus, they change hourly. The images of the past, which left after historical changes, on postcards become valuable.Here is a set of old postcards in a collection named “Metropole Collection” about the three cities around 100 years ago, in which many of them have never been published.Hanoi Hanoi in the past … [Read more...] about Trans-time journey through old postcards
The last journey
I see the small leaves of the potted plans you’ve put on the windowsill wave. And a streak of light dance on the wall. It must be the wind. The wind is blowing in from the trees outside on the streets. The Saigon streets that are lovingly shaded by gigantic trees, just like our streets, in Hanoi, of old. I hear the sound of buckets and basins echo through open space from a room downstairs, and a woman’s laughter from a room upstairs. What are our neighbour men doing in the yard at the foot of the common stairs? Aren’t they lifting the hoses to wash their motorbikes? Aren’t they raking the coal stoves to help their women boil water to make coffee to sell at the alley entrance? Isn’t life here any different from life in Hanoi before we left? Our house is too quiet. The kids have gone to school far away. You’re also on a work trip. These days the housekeeper doesn’t have to come. There’s just me left. And the mice scratching on the grating … [Read more...] about The last journey