"I was given tickets to take my kids to this show to experience modern circus and learn about traditional culture. The show was really interesting. It was far beyond my expectation. I read the story about Tien Dung and Chu Dong Tu a long time ago but the story has never been as bold as this. The show made it lively in every detail. I loved everything about it, the costumes, the music, the props, and the delivery while my kids were enticed by the circus acts to spice up the ‘cai luong’ performance –the backbone of ‘The Magic Stick’. I will definitely use my own money to buy tickets for the next play.” That’s how Pham Thi Minh Huyen of Hanoi felt about this show. … [Read more...] about “The Magic Stick” – first-ever combination of circus and traditional music
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Military doctor aids impoverished people in Central Highlands
Linh can only visit his family once a month due to his busy work at the clinic. It’s an 80km journey through the forest path. In the dry season, things are okay and he can ride his bike with not much difficulty. But in the rainy season, he has to take the longer road, which is about 250km long. … [Read more...] about Military doctor aids impoverished people in Central Highlands
Taiwan proposes 2,500-hectare green energy agricultural park in Thanh Hoa
Thi suggested some potential locations for the project such as the Lam Son-Sao Vang area in Tho Xuan District and Thieu Hoa, Nhu Xuan, Thach Thanh and Ha Trung districts. The provincial government has asked the local departments to provide planning files and investment policies for the investors to study. … [Read more...] about Taiwan proposes 2,500-hectare green energy agricultural park in Thanh Hoa
Meet Kyuta: the 10-year-old, 85-kilo sumo in training
Kyuta eats steak, which his father bought him as a reward after training, at 'Chime', a restaurant in Tokyo. Photo: Reuters Over a bowl of chanko nabe, a speciality sumo broth, Taisuke said Kyuta needs to put on another 20 kg by the time he enters middle school in two years. … [Read more...] about Meet Kyuta: the 10-year-old, 85-kilo sumo in training
Nam Huong communal house
The main worshipping hall of Nam Huong communal house. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, 80% of visitors to the communal house were foreigners. After being restored, a lot of local cultural activities were held at Nam Huong communal house, attracting the attention of locals and tourists, contributing to promoting the culture and history of the thousand-year-old capital to international friends. Hanoitimes … [Read more...] about Nam Huong communal house