History absorbed by different means

Đặng Thanh Huyên is the author of the colourful Vietnamese history artbook ‘Việt sử diễn họa’, the artist behind the historical animation series ‘Hào khí ngàn năm’ (Thousand years of pride) aired on National Việt Nam Television VTV and is the co-administrator of ‘Đại Việt cổ phong’ (The great Đại Việt), a Facebook group on history research.

Exquisite images bathed in light

Vietnamese ancient royal costumes, natural landscapes and traditional cultures have been the inspirations for Nguyễn Duy Duy to create enchanting 3D lightboxes.

Old Đà Lạt monasteries get second life

French-built monasteries have been renovated and converted for new use in Đà Lạt

Discovering community-based tourism village Kon Kơ Tu in Kon Tum The village is located on the banks of the Đăk Bla River and is one of the oldest villages in Kon Tum City in the province of the same name.

Agnei Iberico Stars in the Spanish Luxury Lamb Days in Hong Kong Agnei Iberico Stars in the Spanish Luxury Lamb Days in Hong Kong

Fish sauce enjoys a taste of success

The Quảng Nam Tourism Association has been building up a fish sauce making village as a destination linked to Hội An, Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary, other craft villages, farming tours, and cultural and educational experiential tours.

Film project on Lê, Lý dynasties launched

A film project about the early Lê Dynasty and Lý Dynasty launched in HCM City.  

Termites damage Hội An's historic relics

Termites are threatening many relics in the ancient town of Hội An's old quarter, local authorities and residents have reported.

Exhibition takes visitors on journey to the past

Entitled Miền Ký Ức (Land of Memories), the exhibition features 30 works by the painter, most of which are lacquer and watercolour paintings like Ca Trù (Ceremonial Singing), Chùa Tây Phương (Tây Phương Pagoda) and Cổng Làng (Village Gate).

Red cotton flowers in full bloom Hoa gạo (kapok or cotton flower), which is also known as Mộc Miên, often comes in full bloom in March. The flower is mostly seen in the north of the country. The flower has five big petals in a bright red colour.