Category Archives: Viet Nam

There is Another Dien Bien

Posted on May 18, 2012 by admin

Dien Bien is widely known by people around the world as the scene of the epic battle ending colonialism in Vietnam, however, not as many know that this is today a surprisingly beautiful area to visit, with mountains and colourful … Continue reading →

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Specialty Dishes of Can Tho, Vietnam

Posted on May 17, 2012 by admin

Can Tho is not only famous for vast paddy fields and huge expanses of water, but also for its delicious food which attracts a great number of tourists to this area. Can Tho is the centre of southwest Vietnam’s fertile … Continue reading →

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Explore the Mekong Delta’s Most Beautiful Khmer Pagoda

Posted on May 15, 2012 by admin

Pitu Khosa Rangsay, also known as Vien Quang Pagoda, is one of the primary religious centres for Khmer people in Vietnam’s Can Tho Province, and is billed as the most beautiful Khmer pagoda in the Mekong Delta, due to its … Continue reading →

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Ha Giang to Invest in 11 more Community Cultural Villages

Posted on May 12, 2012 by admin

Up to now, Ha Giang Province in northern Vietnam has 46 villages being developed into community cultural villages, of which 29 have been completed and put into operation; mainly villages of the Dao, Tay (13 villages), Mong (6 villages) and … Continue reading →

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Ba Om Pond: A National Heritage on the Mekong Delta

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin

Ba Om Pond is a well-known scenic landscape in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh. Ba Om Pond belongs to Luong Hoa Commune, Chau Thanh District, Tra Vinh Province, and is just off of Highway 53 some 7 km … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Fresh Sausages for Tet Holiday

Posted on May 10, 2012 by admin

For a long time, fresh sausage has been an important dish on Tet holiday for people in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, colloquially known as Western Vietnam. There are many villages where fresh sausage is made, but the most special is Go … Continue reading →

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Vinh Hy Bay: Discover the Ideal Destination

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin

Vinh Hy Bay, one of the most picturesque bays in south-central Vietnam, is a relatively new eco-tourism destination in Ninh Thuan Province. A 40 km coach trip from Ninh Chu Beach, in the heart of the quiet stretch of coast … Continue reading →

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Wedding Practices of Dao Nga Hoang Ethnic Group in Yen Bai Province

Posted on May 7, 2012 by admin

The Dao Nga Hoang are one of 13 ethnic groups residing in Yen Bai Province. They are also known as “Dao quan chet” or “Dao son dau”, names inspired by the characteristics of their traditional clothing and decorations. Like other … Continue reading →

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Join the New Rice Festival of the Thai Trang People in Lai Chau!

Posted on May 5, 2012 by admin

The community of ethnic minorities in northwest Vietnam includes a wide variety of cultures. Cuisine culture is a special traditional feature of the Thai Trang people in Lai Chau Province and throughout the northwest region. Local cuisine is often the … Continue reading →

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Day Cake of the Red Dao People on Han Thuc Tet Holiday

Posted on April 27, 2012 by admin

Day Cake, a sticky rice cake, of the Red Dao ethnic group living in Quan Chet, Thanh Phat Commune (Son Duong, Tuyen Quang Province) is indispensable for celebrating Han Thuc (Cold Food) Tet holiday on the 3rd of March on … Continue reading →

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