LIFESTYLE

HCM City student wins Apollo English Idol 2011 title

Hoang Dinh Yen Chuong, 14, of HCM City won the title Apollo English Idol 2011, earning a VND34-million trip to Singapore and a one-year scholarship for English study at the Apollo school in HCM City.

Ao Dai beauty honoured at Hue Festival

A grand show of Ao Dai took place at Hue National University as a key event of the Hue Festival.

Hue's Palace Garden reopened to visitors

The Co Ha Garden in the royal citadel in Hue City has opened to visitors after a period of restoration.

Grand opening ceremony kicks off Hue Festival 2012

Thousands of domestic and foreign visitors attended a grand opening ceremony of Hue Festival 2012.

Misty and romantic Tam Dao

Tam Dao tourist area in Vinh Phuc Province is an ideal getaway for tourists to escape the crazy, scorching heat thanks to its fresh cool air, mist and romantic scenery.

Ninh Binh’s Beauty

The northern province of Ninh Binh is famous for its magnificent scenery and historic sites, such as Phat Diem Stone Church, Hoa Lu ancient capital, and Bai Dinh Pagoda.

Vietnamese writer wins grand French literary prize

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'.

A glimpse of Cham people in An Giang

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

Vietnam’s man wins international prizes for flower arrangement

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

11 year-old boy makes two Vietnam’s records

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.

A romantic scenery

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

Traditional buffalo stabbing festival in Dak Lak Province

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

Vietnam through the lenses of young photographers

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

Hoa Sua burst into bloom in Hanoi

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

Overseas Vietnamese pianist wins prestigious prize in Poland

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

Fishing together with Can Gio fishermen

“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.

One man's passion to preserve the Mong 'panflute'

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

Hanoi - Old streets and traditional trades

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.

Making concrete from sea water and sand

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

Afternoon football match at Tam Giang Lagoon

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.

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