Revolutionary base flourishes

From Tân Trào Commune in the northern province of Tuyên Quang, the Central Party Commitee and President Hồ made important decisions to guide a mass uprising to gain power from the French and Japanese in August 1945. It is now a developing new rural region.

Vietnamese herbalist awarded honorary doctorate by University of Florida

Herbalist Đoàn Văn Khanh, 60, from the southern province of Tiền Giang, has become the first Vietnamese farmer to be awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Florida for his research into the medicinal properties of the Long Thành pomelo, a specialty of his homeland. He talks with Hà Nguyễn about his work.
 

Weaving silk from lotus

The fine strands that can be extracted from the delicate lotus flower have the potential to be combined with the silk produced by worms. Lê Hương & Hồng Vân report.

Community-based tourism improves local lives in Thanh Hóa

Community-based tourism has attracted an increasing number of tourists to Bá Thước District in the central province of Thanh Hóa. Here, visitors enjoy the picturesque natural scenery and get immersed in local life. The new tourism model has also provided locals with higher income and improved their lives.

Nghe An music clubs preserve old Thai folk songs

For members of art clubs in Con Cuông District in the central province of Nghệ An, performing Thai folk songs and dances is not only for entertainment but also helps preserve the traditional style of music.

War correspondent turns diary into book

Journalist Trần Mai Hạnh has published a book featuring real stories of patriotism, humanity, sacrifice, comradeship and love that happened during the 10 years of the Anti-American War when he worked as a war correspondent for the Vietnam News Agency.

Cuiest Chiến: from poor child to world champion

Trần Quyết Chiến, 35, has become the first Vietnamese cueist to ever win the top prize at the Billiards World Cup after beating his countryman Ngô Đình Nại 40-39 in the final of the recent Three-Cushion Carom Billiards World Cup held in HCM City. Thanh Nga talks to him about his career

Hồng Ngọc Dynastie serves tradition in comfort

I had wanted to take my guest out to have Hanoian bánh cuốn (steamed pancakes with meat and fragrant mushrooms stuffing) because she is Vietnamese but living in France and absolutely adores the dish every time she returns to Hà Nội.

Olympic talent shares his passion for physics

Nguyễn Ngọc Long from the central province of Thanh Hoa is one of the two Vietnamese gold medalists at the 49th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) held in Lisbon, Portugal in late July.

The journey of Việt Nam’s smallest student

Feeling pity for ‘smallest boy in Việt Nam’ who used to live isolated from the outside world, Đặng Văn Cương – the principal of Sơn Ba Primary Boarding School in the central province of Quảng Ngãi – persuaded Đinh Văn K’Rể’s parents to let him attend his school. Over the past three years, he has been treating and teaching K’Rể like his own son.

Authentic Italian at Sài Gòn’s Tavola

With specially imported ingredients, the dishes at Tavola are as authentic as they come. For a real Italian experience, make sure you grab a table. Thu Ngân reports

Artist’s busts capture subjects’ souls

Bảo Hà Village in Đồng Minh Commune, Vĩnh Bảo District in Hải Phòng City, has been famous for the local craft of carving wooden statues for over 500 years. Local craftspeople have recently started also carving busts of people from portraits.

 

Veteran gets around with custom strike

War veteran Nghiêm Quý Dân rides around the city on his tricycle, designed and assembled in a garage many years ago. Dân is just one of hundreds of war veterans and invalids who rely on self-made tricycles to get around Hà Nội, HCM City and other towns and cities.

Burning offerings a hot topic

An ancient tradition or a money making ploy?

The practice of burning paper has been with us for generations. But in recent years what once just fake cash and the odd gift has developed into something much more. Paul Kennedy reports.

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