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The Hi-end cafe

Thursday, July 01, 2010 (GMT+7)

A new café bar in Ho Chi Minh City puts the music first. But Hi-end Cafe is not your typical ‘music café’, which are a dime a dozen in Ho Chi Minh City.

A verdant rooftop

Thursday, June 17, 2010 (GMT+7)

Beyond the well-known and colourful markets of Sapa, Bac Ha and Can Cau, the northwest mountainous area of Vietnam is bewitched with the wild town and market of Sin Ho, the roof of Lai Chau province.

International Documentary Film Week scheduled in Hanoi

Thursday, June 17, 2010 (GMT+7)

Ten European and Vietnamese documentaries will be screened during the Hanoi International Documentary Film Week from June 21-25.

Hanoi: Poet’s corner

Monday, May 31, 2010 (GMT+7)

Named after one of the brightest stars of Vietnamese poetry, Nguyen Du is a romantic Hanoi street with a number of ca phe via he (street side cafés), a lakeside view and hoa sua (milky flowers) trees.

60 craft villages show off skills at Da Nang festival

Friday, May 21, 2010 (GMT+7)

The Festival for Vietnamese Craft Villages 2010 opened at 29/3 Park in the central city of Da Nang on May 19, introducing unique products of 60 craft villages throughout the country.

Hotel Majestic Saigon(5 star)

Friday, May 14, 2010 (GMT+7)

Address: 01 Dong Khoi Street, Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Golden Drum Restaurant

Thursday, May 13, 2010 (GMT+7)

Address: 20 Hàng Nón, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi, Vietnam.
Telephone: (84-4) 39288996
Fax: (84-4) 39288996.
Email: goldendrumcafe@gmail.com
Website: Golden_Drum_Restaurant

The biggest collage art painting in Vietnam

Monday, May 10, 2010 (GMT+7)

The Vietnam Record Book Center confirmed that the collage art painting “Den hen lai len” (Appointment back to date) of painter Hiep Ho Dac is the biggest collage art painting in Vietnam.

A journey to birthplace of Uncle Ho

Thursday, May 06, 2010 (GMT+7)

Nghe An Province, the birthplace of late Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh, is endowed with abundant natural resources, of which tourism potentiality must be mentioned including endless forests and stunning beaches together with historical and cultural relics.

Underground maze “spiderwebs” beneath Cu Chi

Wednesday, May 05, 2010 (GMT+7)

Soldiers and residents of HCM City’s Cu Chi district created an astonishing 250km tunnel system during the Vietnam War, some parts of which are up to 10 meters deep and three stories. The site is now a famous historical monument.

The beauty of green nature in Quan Ba, Ha Giang

Saturday, May 01, 2010 (GMT+7)

Quan Ba is a beautiful place in Ha Giang province, far from Hanoi about 320 km toward Northern Vietnam, along with highway 2. There are 23 Vietnamese minority groups.

Sunrise silhouettes

Thursday, April 29, 2010 (GMT+7)

These unique and impressive photographs capture the eyes upon first glance. They are known as "contre-jour" images in the photography world. The effect comes from pointing the camera towards the source of light, similar to backlighting.

Sunset in hometown of Hoang Sa navy soldiers

Thursday, April 29, 2010 (GMT+7)

Hometown of Hoang Sa navy soldiers is Ly Son island where navy soldiers went to protect Hoang Sa island 150 years ago.

Mu Cang Chai: charming and peaceful

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 (GMT+7)

Mu Cang Chai, lying at the foot of the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range in Yen Bai Province about 350 kilometers from Hanoi and 1,000 meters above sea level, is one of the poorest mountainous regions in Vietnam.

Ca Mau Cape recognized as world biosphere reserve

Monday, April 26, 2010 (GMT+7)

The UNESCO has recognized the Ca Mau cape national park in the southernmost province of Ca Mau as a world biosphere reserve.

Saint Giong Festival passes UNESCO’s first round

Monday, April 26, 2010 (GMT+7)

The documents for nomination of the Saint Giong Festival as an intangible cultural heritage of mankind meets the technical standards necessary to enter the next round of UNESCO evaluation.

Lost art of the paper lotus making a comeback

Monday, April 26, 2010 (GMT+7)

Artist Than Van Huy, from Thanh Tien Village, Phu Mau, Hue City, hopes to resume his village’s traditional profession of making paper lotuses which has been lost for over 50 years.

Self-preservation society

Monday, April 26, 2010 (GMT+7)

Visiting Cong Hoa village offers tourists a fascinating insight into the traditional architecture of rural Vietnam.

In-home theaters preserve the past

Saturday, April 17, 2010 (GMT+7)

While state-owned theatres in Hanoi are quiet, many artists are building mini-theatres at their homes to support their families and preserve the traditional arts.

Thầy Pagoda Festival

Thursday, April 15, 2010 (GMT+7)

At the end of his life, he sat in meditation for several months without food and drink and died in the process.

Flower blooming in painting