Vietexplorer2024

The Ambassadors of Laos and Malaysia in Vietnam were impressed with the beautiful natural landscape, loving, hard-working people, and exquisite, unique cuisine of the S-shaped country. In an interview with Mekong ASEAN magazine at the beginning of 2024, Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh said that after more than a month in office, working in Hanoi and some provinces of Vietnam, she feels comfortable. It feels like she’s working in her own country. Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh (right) talks with President of the Vietnam – Laos Friendship Association Nguyen Dac Vinh on November 30, 2023. Photo: Dinh Hoa “Vietnam has beautiful natural landscapes and many ethnic groups with their own cultural characteristics, creating a rich, diverse, and attractive culture. Vietnamese people are big-hearted, love their family and country. Vietnamese people value affection, solidarity, and care for each other. In addition, it is clear that Vietnamese people are v...

South-central Vietnam encompasses the coastal region from Quang Ngai in the north to Phan Thiet in the south, following Highway One along the coast. Although the provinces in this part of Vietnam hold special historical importance, both in ancient times as part of the Champa Kingdom and in more recent times as a significant player in the Vietnam War, for most casual visitors, the main attraction is the beaches. Ke Ga Lighthouse Ke Ga Lighthouse stands on a rocky islet off the coast of Ke Ga, surrounded by the vast expanse of the South China Sea. Its prime location offers stunning views of the coastline and the shimmering waters that stretch as far as the eye can see. Constructed in 1897 by French architect Snavat, Ke Ga Lighthouse stands tall at a height of 65 meters above sea level. It features a remarkable 35-meter granite lamp tower, serving as a vital navigational aid for controlling sea traffic in the surrounding area. Ke Ga Lighthouse stands on a rocky islet off th...

Ambassador Nguyen Hoanh Nam (C) presents a sourvernir to Oaxaca’s deputy minister of tourism Fernanda Schmidt Ruiz. (Photo: VNA) During meetings and working sessions with parliamentarians and representatives of agencies under the Mexican state’s government, the diplomat briefed the hosts on Vietnam’s economic, trade and investment achievements over its 36-year renewal, highlighting remarkable strides in the export of ago-forestry-aquaculture products. He also spotlighted the strong development of the bilateral relations, affirming that two-way trade between Vietnam and Mexico will continue to grow strongly as both nations are members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The ambassador suggested parliamentarians, leaders of ministries and sectors and scholars of Oaxaca to work with the Vietnamese side to establish cooperation mechanisms and sign technical agreements in order to create favourable conditions for export and im...

The show tells the story of the lives of four men and four women, all whom are either Vietnamese and Korean nationals, who stay together in a house called “Romance House” for five days and four nights. Through joint activities taking place at home, each person’s personality is gradually revealed, with emotional changes guaranteed and the audience guessing who will leave the house as a couple in the end. The show has been jointly organised by VTVcab of Vietnam and JYN International of the RoK in a new format which will record the stories of young Vietnamese people living in the RoK. Through challenges, it is hoped that they will find their true love. Two directors of the show, Yang Jeong Pil and Kim Tae Chul from the RoK, are famous for producing leading entertainment programmes in the RoK such as Star King, Same Bed, Different Dream, Baek Jong-won’s Alley Restaurant, and Taxi. Vietnamese actor/model Jun Vu and model/singer Hai Nam will both take on the role of emcees for the s...

To practice Tantric Buddhism, it is not necessary to travel that far to Bhutan, Nepal, or Tibet but to the Long Quang Pagoda in Hanoi, which features unique Vajrayana architecture. Long Quang Pagoda was built following the Vajrayana, or “Diamond Vehicle.”  Thank to its unique architecture, Long Quang Pagoda in Thanh Liet Ward, Thanh Tri Commune of Thanh Tri District has attracted many local Buddhists.   This is one of the few pagodas in Vietnam with typical Tantric Buddhism architecture. Long Quang Pagoda has many architectural similarities with others in Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal.  Tantric Buddhism is the form of Buddhism practiced in Tibet, Mongolia and regions surrounding the Himalayas such as India, Bhutan, parts of Nepal, among others.  The 600-year-old pagoda, also known as Vuc Pagoda has a great view of To Lich River. The pagoda was built on a total area of 7,000 square m...

The ministry assigned the Cinema Department to work closely with departments of culture, sports and tourism of centrally-run cities and provinces and the National Cinema Centre to hold the event. Accordingly, 10 films will be screened during the week, including four feature movies, four documentaries and two animated films which feature President Ho Chi Minh, the country, people and culture of Vietnam. In 1943, by applying Marxism and the guidelines of the Party and leader Nguyen Ai Quoc, Party General Secretary Truong Chinh wrote the Outline on Vietnamese Culture (also known as the 1943 Outline on Culture), stressing that the content, nature, organization and development orientation of a cultural revolution can only be associated with the national liberation revolution and a cultural revolution can be realized when the political revolution has succeeded.  The document defined that Vietnamese culture, consisting of ideology, learning, and arts, “will be liberated by ...

Captain Theerathon Bunmathan scored with a stunning 24th minute strike from distance to earn Thailand the spoils in front of their own fans at Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani and deliver a record extending seventh regional crown. Thailand won the biennial title last year in Singapore, beating Indonesia over two legs in the final after the competition was delayed by 12 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the away goals rule in operation, Polking’s team went into the second leg with a narrow advantage after a 2-2 draw in Hanoi on Friday. Vietnam were hoping to give coach Park Hang-seo a winning send off with the South Korean announcing he would end his five-and-a-half year stint in charge at the end of the tournament. But the Golden Star Warriors struggled to make an impression in the opening exchanges against a well-drilled Thai side and it was fitting that Theerathon should put his team in front. The Buriram United midfielder has been one of Thailand’s stand-out performer...

Table of Contents Phuc Khanh Pagoda Ha Pagoda Tran Quoc Pagoda Quan Su Pagoda Tay Ho Pagoda Tao Sach Pagoda The full moon day of January is the first full moon of the new year. There is a saying that “the whole year offering is not equal to that of the full moon day of January”. This is also the day that is considered an appropriate time for people and Buddhists to come to temples and pagodas to pray for a lucky, smooth, and peaceful new year. Here are 6 pagodas considered by many to be the most sacred in Hanoi. Phuc Khanh Pagoda Phuc Khanh Pagoda is one of the most crowded pagodas in Hanoi every full moon in January. It is also known as So Pagoda, or Thinh Quang Pagoda. This is also one of the oldest and most sacred pagodas in the capital. The Buddha hall in the temple is dignified and has 20 statues of high artistic value. Phuc Khanh Pagoda has 21 stone steles, the oldest being from 1698; 3 common red bells, the oldest bell was cast in 1796; 14 sets of robes ...