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The restaurant also offers a selection of bilingual books in Vietnamese and French/English. This project, a joint initiative between YouTube channel Viet Happiness Station and the General Association of Vietnamese in Belgium (GAVB), aims to set up bookcases in Vietnamese restaurants. With over 300 book titles covering various genres, the bookcase has captured the interest of Vietnamese individuals from different generations, sparking meaningful discussions among them. Le Van Vong, a 75-year-old patron, expressed how these books have helped him and others who have lived abroad for many years to reinforce their Vietnamese language skills and expand their knowledge. Moreover, he emphasized that the project has also fostered closer connections among people. Kieu Bich Huong, the brains behind this project, revealed that there are future activities planned to further engage Vietnamese culture enthusiasts. These activities will allow individuals to borrow books and partake in exchanges w...

Vietnam News Today (Jan. 21) notable headlines PM’s Romania visit affirms Vietnam’s wish to promote bilateral ties: diplomat Vietnamese Vice President meets Ugandan Parliament Speaker Vietnam has sufficient grounds to assert sovereignty over Hoang Sa Vietnam attends 19th Non-Aligned Movement Summit Hanoi unveils plan to attract foreign tourists this year Vietnam’s tourism shows strong recovery in 2023 Party official pays a working trip to Italy, Vatican Vietnam moves towards smart governance of water resources Vietnam, Slovakia see great potential to develop cooperation: Slovak legislator Vietnamese Ambassador to Romania Do Duc Thanh (Photo: VNA) PM’s Romania visit affirms Vietnam’s wish to promote bilateral ties: diplomat Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Romania on January 20-21 affirms Vietnam’s wish to continue promoting and deepening its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with the European country, according to Viet...

The expert team from the Archaeological Survey of India, under the Indian Ministry of Culture, has started surveying the tower in Tuy Hoa City, as the first step towards its preservation and refurbishment. This restoration plan was established based on a memorandum of understanding signed between the Vietnamese and Indian governments. On Sunday, the Indian experts measured the tower, used drones to capture the relic, and created 3D scans of the structures for data collection. Due to its deteriorated state over the years, the Tuy Hoa authorities have requested the Indian experts to propose suitable repair and recovery solutions. The team plans to replace damaged bricks, treat cracks, reinforce structures, remove harmful organisms, and clean up the inside of the tower. During the process, they will ensure that the sightseeing experience for visitors is not disrupted. The Nhan Tower holds great significance as a signature symbol of Tuy Hoa and Phu Yen. It was built between the late 11th a...

The duo initially dominated with impressive scores of 7-1, 9-3, and 15-5, but faced a challenge when Indian opponents Arjun Cheema and Rhythm Sangwan narrowed the gap with a 15-11 victory. Despite a strong performance from both Vietnamese athletes, they only managed to secure a narrow victory with a 0.2-point lead over their Indian rivals. While the gold medal is a promising start for the team at the Asian tournament, it does not count as an Olympic qualifier. Currently, Vietnam has earned only one spot for the Paris Games thanks to Trinh Thu Vinh, who achieved a fifth-place finish in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the 2023 ISSF World Shooting Championships in Azerbaijan last August. Vietnamese athletes Pham Quang Huy (R) and Trinh Thu Vinh (L) cheer with head coach Park Chung Gun after winning the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2024 in Indonesia, January 9, 2024. Photo: Nhung Nguyen / Tuoi Tre The ongoing ...

Those who are passionate about the architecture and ancient structures certainly cannot ignore the tiled bridge in the Luong market. The tile bridge in Luong market is one of the 10 oldest bridges in Quan Anh. This bridge is located in Hai Anh commune, Hai Hau district, Nam Dinh province. Photo: vtc.vn When visitors pass through the Hai Anh area, passing a corner of the Trung Giang river, they will see a small bridge between the two banks. This bridge has been recognized by the State as a national historical and cultural relic since 1990. It still stands firm through the years. Photo: vtc.vn This ancient bridge stands out in the middle of a street corner that is more than 500 years old. It was built at the same time as Luong Pagoda (in 1511). Nowadays, it is covered with moss. The bridge attracts passersby with its exquisite architectural motifs. From a distance, visitors can easily see the bricks and tiles arranged evenly, tightly forming a beautiful arc betw...

The family is made up of five members and is located on the banks of the Huong (Perfume) river. Many people use the beautiful background to snap photos in order to keep memories of the Year of the Cat. The park situated along Le Loi street in Hue is fully decorated with many miniature figures for locals and tourists to take photos of. A cat-shaped statue can be found located at the foot of Truong Tien bridge. A young family enjoys snapping photos of a lovely cat-shaped statue while going to Dong Ba market. The post Cat-shaped statues in Thua Thien-Hue province celebrate Tet festival appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Temple of Literature looks to become creative cultural space Art performance to inspire people amid outbreak Hanoi exerts all efforts to complete vaccination drive by Sept. 15 Tam huu, the friendship of flavors Dr. Tran Binh Giang: A leading expert in laparoscopy PM ha...

Lines of cars and motorcycles slowly depart the capital. A long traffic jam can be seen on Belt Road No. 3 at 5 p.m. on January 18, or the 27th day of the last lunar month. All of roads are fully occupied by automobiles, thereby forcing motorbikes to travel on the pavements or squeeze among queues of automobiles. Drivers take up to 30 minutes to escape the traffic built up in Linh Dam area before facing more congestion on the national highway. Motorbikes carrying personal belongings slowly make their way to the gateways. Despite having to wait in standstill traffic on roads, many people are happy at the prospect of being able to return to their hometown to celebrate Tet. Locals wait for passenger buses as they head back to their hometowns. Some vehicles are forced to move on the pavement to avoid traffic congestion on Khuat Duy Tien street. Nguyen Trai road is flooded with vehicles on the...

The Embassy has prepared approximately 50kg of Dong leaves so a total of 230 Chung cakes can be made for the occasion. Making the Chung cakes has been an age-old tradition among Vietnamese people for several generations to prepare for the arrival of Tet. The cake is used as part of offerings to the ancestors during Tet and other special occasions. The purpose of the annual event is to help the Overseas Vietnamese community ease their home sickness as the Lunar New Year draws near. An art programme is also held at the Embassy of Vietnam in Russia as part of celebrations to welcome in the Year of the Cat. The post Vietnamese expats in Russia celebrate traditional Tet festival appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Festival promotes Hanoi’s tourism and cuisine ‘Liberation Radio’ audio installation work to open in Hanoi The journey of incense sticks Vietnamese destinations named on world tourism map Music video set t...

Grill, 41, dons an Áo the, a traditional Vietnamese outfit, and Khăn xếp, a Vietnamese kind of turban, like other local calligraphers. He recently won second prize at a Vietnamese national contest of writing calligraphy. Grill has been studying Vietnamese for seven years, and he is now living and working in the country. Grill’s calligraphy piece is also picked for display at an exhibition during the festival, together with 39 other pieces. Grill is a graphic designer who had been living and working in France. He first began to study Vietnamese calligraphy in 2015. He says he would like to popularise Vietnamese culture among European tourists. Through his calligraphic pieces of work, he hopes to introduce a peaceful and developing nation imbued with a rich cultural identity to other foreigners. The French scholar wears an Áo the and Khăn xếp whilst writing Vietnamese calligraphy to attract many vi...