LIFESTYLE

Vietnamese writer Bui Ngoc Tan won the grand prize at the French literature festival Livre&Mer (Book&Sea) for his novel known as 'The Sea and the Kingfisher'.

Da Phuoc Commune, or Muong Cha, in An Phu District is the cradle of most of Cham people in An Giang Province.

Vietnamese representative at an international flower arrangement contest in Thailand, Mr. To Duy Kha, won two first and two second prizes.

Every minute of Do Nhat Nam’s day is scheduled, but the boy still has time for relaxation, talking with his parents or taking exercise.

The ancient lecythidaceae trees by Hoan Kiem lake are shedding their leaves.

A buffalo sacrifice ceremony, a part of the traditional festival of ethnic minorities in Dak Lak, attracted thousands of visitors.

Young photographers surprised the jury of photo contest “Vietnam: Youth and Development”, with their outstanding images.

Hoa Sua, also known as Dalbergia bouruana gagu flowers, have become an integral part of Hanoiains.

Young overseas Vietnamese pianist Le Thu Quynh has won the third prize at the national Konkurs piano competition in Poland.

“Being a fisherman at Vam Sat for one day” is the name of an eco-tour that gives travellers interesting experiences on their visit to HCM City's Can Gio District.

A man in a remote district of Nghe An has devoted a great deal of time and effort towards preserving the Mong panflute.

Hanoi has an old quarter of 36 streets of which names are attached to a traditional trade, such as Hang Muoi Street selling salt and Hang Manh Street selling bamboo curtains.

A Vietnamese company has invented a technology to produce durable and solid construction concrete from salt water and sea sand.

Football is a sport that millions of people all around the world have a passion for, and so do children at Tam Giang Lagoon in central Thua Thien-Hue province.

Thousands of people flocked to Danang City to take part in the Goddess of Mercy Festival, which opened on March 11.

When travelling to Dai Lai Lake you can relax on a sand bank, swim or row out to nearby islands, or even climb up to discover wild caves.

Dr. Pham Minh Tuan, Chairman of TOPICA Education, is the sole Vietnamese among 192 people who are recognised as Young Global Leaders in 2012, by the World Economic Forum.

Phu Quoc is famous for beaches with crystal clear blue water and silky smooth sand.

Hoang Quoc Tuan won the first prize at the 11th international photographic contest entitled “A World for All: Overcoming Disabilities” held by the Spanish Organisation for the Blind.