Biogarten: Good choice for HCMC vegetarians

These days, if you are a vegetarian living in the biggest city in Vietnam, you are in luck as there is no shortage of vegetarian restaurants around, thanks to the increasing number of people who like to eat more healthy food. For The Nomad Quynh, Biogarten is one of the favorites.

Mutton Curry

Mutton curry is a popular Indian curry dish that is prepared from mutton and vegetables. It originated in Bengal. It tastes better when prepared in a pressure cooker and pairs perfectly with basmati rice.  

Old troupe bring sacred animals to life

Trịnh Văn Binh and his troupe members, aged between 60 and 87, belong to Đục Khê Village, Hương Sơn Commune in Hà Nội’s suburban Mỹ Đức District. They have performed at many festivals in the northern region of the country and are much loved as the troupe of old dancers.

Scholars study nghê, ancient sacred animal

A team of researchers, including Trần Hậu Yên Thế, Nguyễn Đức Hòa and Hồ Hữu Long, have published a book on the nghê, a sacred animal that guards ancient temples and communal houses. Lê Hương spoke with Trần Hậu Yên Thế, chief editor of the book.

HCM City Hát Bội Theatre targets young audiences

The HCM City Hát Bội Theatre has launched its new free programme offering hát bội or tuồng (classical drama) performances for primary school studentsas part of the theatre’s efforts to attract young audiences.  

 

Beatboxer shares his passion for art

Nguyễn Bảo Trung is the first Vietnamese to win the World Beatbox Camp in 2017. From a novice beatboxer who learned about the art himself, Trung now develops sounds and has participated in a number of international beatbox competitions. He is currently studying Graphic Design in the United States.

The artist who was born for making relief

In the field of Việt Nam’s reliefs, Trần Nguyên Đán is a well-known name. His devotion and tireless creative abilities have earned him significant success and renown in domestic fine arts.

Euphoric highs in the ‘abode of the clouds’

After initial trepidation, Thu Hằng sets aside the instant noodles she carried as insurance to enjoy chicken curry, living root bridges and other surprises in a remote Indian state that one has to visit at least once in a lifetime

Bả trạo singing passed down generations

Hát bả trạo (“firmly grasping the paddle” singing), which was composed by fishermen in Central Việt Nam’s provinces, is an original type of folk art and festival ritual. It is also one of the national intangible cultural heritages recognised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in February 2016.

Adventure to the coldest inhabited place on Earth

Bùi Thị Hồng Ngọc became the first Vietnamese to step on Oymyakon, dubbed the Pole of Cold, or the coldest inhabited place on Earth, with the lowest recorded temperature of -71.2 degrees Celsius. She tells Việt Nam News about her unbelievable journey.

Into the Wonderland

Many eateries in Hà Nội now feature realistic paintings of villages, mountains and dreamland of flowers, rivers and sky.  Đỗ Phương Linh sampled strangely decorated Bồng Lai Quán (Wonderland Restaurant) at 184 Triệu Việt Vương street.

Woman who brings luxury fashion brands to Việt Nam

Trần Thị Hoài Anh is the founder of GlobalLink, a company that has brought dozens of famous fashion brands to its multi-brand chain of concept stores. Thu Ngân speaks to her about her business, what she dreams of achieving, and more.

Millions of tourists to flood Hà Giang park

A master plan to exploit the tourism potential of the Đồng Văn Karst Plateau Geopark will highlight its lesser known facets, but concerns remain over its social and environmental impacts.

Herbalist fights to save last of the elephants

In Lắk Commune in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk, elephant doctor Đàng Đăng Long is fighting a desperate battle to not only keep overworked beasts alive, but to provide the right conditions for them to mate so that they do not die out. Giang Vương reports.

Hiking up Jeju’s Sunrise Peak

Jeju Island, located in the southernmost sea in Korea, is said to be abundant in rocks, wind and women.

When we conquered Seongsang Ilcholbong Peak, this is exactly what we witnessed.

Cream Puffs

Love is in the air this February. Let Fortuna Hotel Hanoi warm your heart with sweet delicious cream puffs. An easy-to-make recipe for this month full of love!

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