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Lang Co Bay, a breathtaking destination nestled in Central Vietnam, boasts a stunning array of natural wonders. With majestic mountains, pristine white sand beaches, and the vast, shimmering sea, it’s no wonder that it was named one of the most beautiful bays in the world by Worldbays in 2009. The warm golden sunshine adds to the allure of this idyllic locale. (Photo: dulichkhamphahue) The allure of Lang Co Bay extends beyond its beaches. This breathtaking bay captivates visitors with its natural scenery, featuring a harmonious blend of rivers, mountains, seas, and lagoons. Bach Ma Mount, towering over the bay, adds to the dramatic landscape. (Photo: Pinterest) Perched atop Chau Chu Mountain in Thuy Bang commune, King Khai Dinh’s tomb is a testament to the beauty of Lang Co. Constructed from rare and exquisite materials, this majestic structure boasts a plethora of intricate and admirable works of art. (Photo: Alongwalker) Tam Giang Lagoon, nestled w...

Quang Binh, Vietnam, has emerged as a sought-after destination for travelers seeking to explore awe-inspiring natural wonders, engage in thrilling activities, and indulge in delectable local cuisine. This region boasts a unique allure with its abundance of untouched natural landscapes. Nestled on Vietnam’s north-central coast, Quang Binh borders Quang Tri to the south, Ha Tinh to the north, and the East Sea to the east. Despite its relatively small area of over 8,000 square kilometers, Quang Binh is dubbed the “Kingdom of Caves,” boasting an impressive 404 caves, along with breathtaking beaches and rugged mountains. The cultural life of the Quang Binh people is a beautiful blend of simplicity and diversity. Their lives are intimately connected to the rice fields, rivers, and the sea. Quang Binh proudly preserves long-standing traditional craft villages, each imbued with its unique local culture. Notable examples include Chieu Coi Village in Le Thuy, renowned for its non-traditiona...

The Ho Chi Minh City Culture, Sports, and Tourism Department is planning an exciting celebration with low-altitude pyrotechnic shows at three iconic locations along the Saigon River. The department has requested approval from the municipal administration for this spectacular event. The shows are scheduled to take place on May 31, with fireworks illuminating the night sky at 9:30 pm, 9:40 pm, and 9:55 pm, respectively, at the Saigon River bank in Thu Duc City, Ba Son Wharf in District 1, and a riverside park near the Landmark 81 skyscraper in Binh Thanh District. Each show will be a 15-minute dazzling display. Mr. Hoa, an official from the department, shared that the second river festival will be even grander than the first. It will be held at the Saigon Cruise Port, Hiep Phuoc Port, and other tourist hotspots in the city. The festival promises to be a memorable event with a unique blend of art and culture, attracting both local and international visitors. The High Command of Ho Chi ...

She will therefore become a youth goodwill ambassador for social activities fighting against malnutrition in the world. Furthermore, Ha will work with concrete deeds in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development of the UN. IIMSAM represents the only inter-governmental organisation in the world with observer status at the UN Economic and Social Council. The organisation works as a humanitarian instrument in fighting malnutrition worldwide. According to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), acute-malnutrition makes up the world’s number one killer. Ha, 19, first rose to prominence after she was crowned Miss Eco Vietnam 2022 last June. She became the first Vietnamese beauty to be crowned Miss Eco International 2023 last March. Elsewhere, Ha also picked up a win in the “Best in Eco Dress” sub-contest. The young girl has spent more than VND1 billion from her bonus in local and global pageants carrying out charity activities across the country. Mo...

This weekend, the pedestrian areas around Hoan Kiem Lake will be turned into a miniature Europe with a variety of artistic, culinary, and lifestyle experiences for the public. Organized by the Delegation of the European Union (EU) and EU Member States, Europe Village – the largest European cultural event in Vietnam in 2023 – will take place from May 12 to 14 and promises to offer a memorable journey through the diversity of European cultures. Returning after five years, the event, with the participation of 16 EU countries and Ukraine as a special guest, will showcase the diverse cultural identity of European countries.  The event will offer an intense line-up of more than 20 musical performances by European and Vietnamese musicians, presenting genres from jazz, pop-rock, and DJ sets to classical rhythms.    French singer Kenjah will perform on the main stage. (Photo: EEAS) Singer Kenjah (France), accordion and Styrian harmonica artist Jakob Steinkellner...

Mu Cang Chai, a district of Yen Bai Province, about 300 kilometers from Hanoi, is picturesque when the rice terraces are flooded. Many Vietnamese and foreign visitors flock to these impressive fields to take pictures and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of nature. It is a famous photo location for both seasoned and novice photographers. Visitors prefer to travel to Mu Cang Chai in early summer. It’s the best time to admire the beauty of the landscape. When the new harvest begins in May, the local ethnic minority villagers have to flood their terraced rice fields with water from the top of the mountain, hence the name: the water pouring season. Not as magnificent as it is in the season of rice ripening, Mu Cang Chai has its own beauty in the water-pouring season : rustic yet charming and poetic. The skillful hands of the H’Mong people, who are indigenous to this land.  The father and son of the H’Mong ethnic group are p...

A mural depicting Vietnam-Germany relations was inaugurated as part of a bilateral cultural exchange. The mural (2.2m high and 26m long) is painted on the wall of West Lake Water Park. It was created by artists from Tan Ha Noi Company, led by painter Nguyen Thu Thuy, who initiated the Hanoi Ceramic Road. The mural was designed by artist Nguyen Thu Thuy and realized by Tan Ha Noi Company with funding from the German Embassy on the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Germany in 2020. Due to Covid-19, the mural was only completed this year. Wanting to express the love and affectionate ties of many Vietnamese people living in Germany, artist Thuy started the mural with the image of joyful children waving Vietnamese and German flags in front of a wind farm in the North Sea of Germany. The mural also depicts the natural scenery and typical architectural works of Hamburg, Berlin, Frankfurt, Dresden, Cologne, Mainz, Leipzig, Munich…  Painter Nguyen T...

After a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the famous Monsoon Music Festival will officially return with a completely new form of organization aimed at enriching the spiritual lives of Hanoians and promoting local tourism. Musician Nguyen Quoc Trung and Vice Chairman of Hoan Kiem District People’s Committee Nguyen Quoc Hoan announce the 2023 Monsoon Music Festival. Photo: JD According to musician Nguyen Quoc Trung, Monsoon Music Festival will be held in a completely new format starting from this year’s festival season, with a spectacular music festival lasting 10 days at various venues in the capital. With the theme of “Hang Nhac Street” – inspired by the names of 36 streets in Hanoi, Monsoon Music Festival 2023 will be held from October 14 to 22 at various venues in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, including Hoan Kiem Lake Pedestrian Street, Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center at No. 50 Dao Duy Tu, Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, and others. The music festival a...

The maiden event aimed to increase exchanges and cooperation between ASEAN member states and China in the protection, inheritance, utilisation and development of intangible cultural heritage in the region and the world. In addition to special art performance acts, including “Crickets” and “Five variables”, which won the applause of audiences, Vietnamese artists also introduced the diversity in types of performance such as “mua sap” dance (Cheraw dance), Xoan singing and trumpet dancing, among others,  Besides art performance shows, the delegations also took part in ASEAN-China Intangible Culture Fair where traditional handicrafts, brocade products and folk sculpture products of nations were showcased. The post Vietnam attends ASEAN- China Intangible Cultural Heritage Week appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Unique cultural identity of Meo Vac mountainous district highlighted through weekly market Spring flower festival, markets to be held...