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Hang Gai Ward People’s Committee, in collaboration with curator Nguyen The Son and Young Artists Group “ From Tradition to Tradition ,” presents the thematic exhibition “The Story of the Street’s Communal House” at Ha Vi and Tu Thi Communal Houses in downtown Hanoi. The Parade celebrates the opening of thematic exhibitions at Hanoi’s Ha Vi and Tu Thi community houses. Photo: Cong Luan Newspaper The cultural event aims to celebrate the 18th anniversary of Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage Day, which falls on November 23, and the Hanoi People’s Committee’s recognition of the Hoan Kiem Lake area – its surroundings and the Old Quarter of Hanoi – as a city-level tourism zone. The exhibition features a variety of Hanoi’s traditional handicrafts, such as silk, lacquer, and hand embroidery, as well as sketches and photographs of Hanoi, among others. In addition, the new collection of brand identities of  Ha Vi  and Tu Thi Communal Houses will also be launched. By scanning t...

Following their impressive win against the Ho Chi Minh City Wings in the final group match, the Saigon Heat, who have won three consecutive VBA championships in 2020, 2022, and 2023, have secured the top spot in the 2023 VBA group stage. Despite facing early challenges, such as injuries to key players Tim Waale and Vo Kim Ban, which limited their contributions, the Saigon Heat emerged victorious. The Saigon Heat emerged victorious against the Thang Long Warriors in the 2023 VBA group stage. Photo: VBA Expressing his joy, Saigon Heat coach Matt Van Pelt spoke positively about the team’s achievement in securing first place in the group stage and becoming the number-one seed in the 2023 VBA semifinals. He mentioned that it took a significant effort from the team to overcome the challenge of playing with only one foreign player. Now that they have secured the top position, the Saigon Heat are set to face the fourth-place team, the Thang Long Warriors, in the semifinals. A...

The Festival of Tug-of-War Rituals and Games took place on November 17-18 at the Hanoi Museum and Tran Vu Temple in Long Bien District, Hanoi. The event attracted nearly 500 artisans from Bac Ninh, Lao Cai, Vinh Phuc, Hanoi, and Dangjin City (Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea). Entitled “One Rope, One Community,” the festival was the first of its kind in Vietnam and aimed to foster connections and exchanges among communities practicing tug-of-war, which is recognized as a UNESCO heritage. On November 17, a discussion on tug-of-war heritage education was organized at the Hanoi Museum, with 50 delegates from the Gijisi Tug-of-War Association (Dangjin City, Korea) and Vietnamese experts. Demonstration of the South Korean tug-of-war team at the Hanoi Museum. Photo: Lai Tan/The Hanoi Times The discussion aimed to share experiences in organizing tug-of-war rituals and games, as well as safeguarding cultural heritage. During the event, the Gijisi Tug-of-War Museum presented the...

Long Coc comprises of numerous hills which are covered in tea plantations. The sightseeing spot is at its most beautiful during the early morning. Long Coc is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful tea hills throughout all of Vietnam. The site provides an ideal place in which visitors can escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Tourists are able to enjoy taking unique photos of the tea hills whilst discovering the unique culture of the Muong ethnic group which reside in the area. Tourists will have the chance to sample some famous teas, such as Bat Tien and Shan Tuyet tea, both of which can be special gifts for their families and friends. The post Mysterious landscape of Long Coc tea hill amid seasonal changes appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Sen Village Festival 2020 to take place in mid-May Insect market in HCM City attracts visitors Pr...

The site stated that Vietnamese women were featured on various media outlets for their incredible beauty and personality. Their faces are known for their high cheekbones, wide eyes and long eyelashes – all of which add some extra zing to their appearance, according to the website. The Republic of Korea topped the list for having the best-looking women who have their natural beauty, cultural influences, and their strong independent spirit. India came second in the list. The beauty of Indian women has caught the attention of many people over the years. Some attribute this to their cultural background and their traditional dress, while others say it’s simply the result of good genes, the website wrote.  Others in Top 10 Asian nation with most beautiful women include the Philippines, Laos, Pakistan, China, Thailand, Indonesia and the Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan). The post Vietnam named among Top 10 Asian countries with most beautiful...