Spring in the Northwest Region
The Northwest region is a land rich in cultural features of over 20 different ethnic minority groups. Each group has its own typical festivals. Traditional cultural features are well presented…
Vietnam discovery
10 Reasons Why Travel To Vietnam
Most travellers place Vietnam in a comparison chart as they decide where to go next: will Thailand, Laos, Hongkong or Vietnam be worth my precious vacation? Will my kids have…
The interesting places in Vietnam
Mention the name Vietnam, and most people assume you mean the war, thirty seven years since the end of the war, it is a country at peace, with spectacular geography,…
The Vietnamese 36 chord zither (Đàn Tam Thập Lục)
This is a beating chordophone of Viet minority. Because the instrument has 36 strings, its name as Tam Thap Luc or thirty-six strings was made. Tam Thap Luc has shape…
How many cities and provinces in Vietnam?
There are 58 provinces and 5 municipalitie in Vietnam. Totally, Vietnam has 63 cities and here is the list of them. Red River Delta North Central Coast Northeast Northwest Bac Ninh Ha…
Families honour the Kitchen God
It’s Vietnamese tradition to make offerings to Ong Cong (the Land Genie) and Ong Tao (the Kitchen God) on the 23rd day of Lunar December which falls today. The belief…
How to make Vietnamese Scallion Oil
Vietnamese Scallion Oil can be used as a garnish from steamed rice, noodles, soups and salads. Very easy to make and adds a great flavor to not only Vietnamese food,…
Sauce – The soul of Vietnamese cuisine
Bowl of sauce is a characteristic of most of the Vietnamese diet, it makes other Vietnamese dishes seem to other ethnic dishes. Whether in the home leg meal simple or…
Hoan Kiem Lake – The Heart Of Hanoi
Located in the centre of Hanoi, Hoan Kiem Lake (‘Lake of the Returned Sword) is regarded as the heart of the city. Once a marshy lagoon, it owes its name…
The Pagodas and Temples in Ha Noi
Quan Su Pagoda The Quan Su is Hanoi’s largest and most popular pagoda. It was first erected on land in An Tap village close to the southern gate of Thang…