Young chef preserves traditional Hà Nội cuisine

I first met Nguyễn Phương Hải in Hà Nội a month ago when he was holding a class to teach people how to make bánh chưng (square sticky rice cake). The free class attracted a lot of people of all ages who were eager to make their very first bánh chưng.

Models act as reminders Many people who were once military pilots enjoy having models of aircraft they once flew. Bùi Xuân Thành, who was once in the Air Force, enjoys making such models.

Nom, nom, Vietnam - Episode 32: Pillow cakes

Cold weather got you dreaming of warm food? Then, you won’t get tired of pillow cake. Meat, mushrooms, noodles, quail eggs and a side of fish sauce will reel you back in all winter.

Vietnamese traditional delights in a family-like ambience

For generations of Vietnamese, nothing is better than to gather family or friends and enjoy Vietnamese traditional dishes prepared by moms in the hometowns during the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Moulding a passion for replica fighter planes

A former defense worker of the A32 Factory belonging to the Air Force , Bùi Xuân Thành has made replicas of fighters since the 1970s and has created thousands of various kinds, many of which have become souvenirs for many veterans, politicians, heads of state and collectors.

More torrential rain in Brazil raises death toll to 54

Another torrential downpour left the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte paralyzed Wednesday, with ruined cars abandoned on streets cake with mud, as the death toll from days of violent weather reached 54.

Đà Lạt's bánh căn: creamy goodness

When searching for top dishes to try in Đà Lạt City in the Central Highlands province of Lâm Đồng, the phrase bánh căn (custard cake) comes up a lot.

Museum to host spring festival inspired by Thái Bình culture

The Museum of Ethnology will host the spring festival on January 28-29 featuring unique culture from the northern province of Thái Bình including chèo (traditional operetta), dances, games and cuisine.

Tết specialities from all over the country available in HCM City

Specialities from all parts of the country are being transported to HCM City ahead of Tết (the Lunar New Year).

Pickled onions add flavour to Tết feast

A Lunar New Year feast is often a carefully prepared and extravagant event held to hope for a prosperous year.