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An exhibition on the theme of costumes and daily life utensils of Vietnam’s ethnic minorities is underway at the multimedia library of Saintes City, France until June 30. Visitors to the exhibition in Saintes, France. Photo: VNA According to the organizers, the exhibition is one of the various activities to spread Vietnamese culture among the local population. The event is held under the “Vietnam is welcome in Saintes” program to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France in 2023. Besides, a fashion show was also held on February 9 by amateur models from Vietnam, which attracted a large number of people, both locals, and tourists in France. Nhung Lehoux, President of the Vietnam 17 Association and representative of the event’s organizers affirmed that the presentation of Vietnam’s ethnic minority costumes not only helps spread Vietnamese culture among the French but also encourages them to explore the country’s colorful culture by t...

The museum is located on the bank of the Singapore River and is the only museum in Asia devoted to exploring the continent’s rich artistic heritage. Later on the same day, the Vietnamese government leader and his wife head to the Singapore Botanic Gardens which serves research and preservation of more than 30,000 species of plants. PM Chinh attends a ceremony to name a new orchid species “Pham Le Tran Chinh”, symbolising a strong vitality. The post PM Chinh lays flowers at President Ho Chi Minh statue in Singapore appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Enjoy the Beautiful Golden Season in Than Uyen US Arts Envoy Concludes Tour in Vietnam International Friends Share Impression on Ho Chi Minh Heritage Newly Accredited Ambassadors of 4 European Nations Present Credentials Vietnam News Today (Sep. 9): Vietnam Adopts V2K Message to Prevent Spread of Covid-19 NA Chairman Receives European Parliament Intl Trade Chief ...

The market is now a popular destination among international tourists who come to samples local specialties, and more importantly to explore the people’s lifestyle. The site is among the most popular destinations in the Mekong Delta region, attracting approximately 120,000 arrivals in January 2023 alone. It is open every day from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. with approximately 500 boats operating and offering services to visitors. As well as selling fruits and vegetables in Can Tho, it also offers special farm products that come from neighbouring provinces. The Mekong Delta region’s foods, specialties, and handicraft products are also put on sale at the market. Small boats carrying lots of goods are readily available for tourists to choose . Sampling traditional food is a great way for tourists to discover the culture of each region. Tables are set up on boats so tourists have the chance to taste the local food on offe...

The roses feature 24K gold and are sold for around VND2.5 million to VND3 million each. Hoang Minh Huy, a shop owner on Xa Dan street in Dong Da district of Hanoi, says his shop receives around 10 to 15 orders of gold-plated roses per day on average, proving that roses are among the most popular gifts for the occasion. Roses are the most selected flower by men as a gift for their lovers during Valentine’s Day. Each gold-plated rose is 22 cm in length and is plated with 24K gold. This gold-plated rose costs VND2.5 million. Craftsmen spend around one to two months on completing this product. Gold-plated brooches, bracelets, and rings are among the favourite items ahead of Valentine’s Day. The post Gold-plated roses prove a hit on Valentine’s Day appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Programme honours Vietnam’s Ao dai in Hanoi Exhibition promoting sustainable development op...

They walked the 40-cm wide and 10-m long surface and climbed up and down 10 steps in 1 minute and 55 seconds. The brothers made the record at their first perfomance so they did not need to do it again. Co, 34 years old, and Nghiep, 38 years old, said that the record making at this time will a milestone that closes their successful career. In 2021, the acrobat brothers set a new world record in head-to-head balancing in Catalonia, Spain. The Vietnamese artists, with Nghiep balancing atop Co’s head, climbed 100 stairs in 53 seconds at Girona Cathedral, the same venue where they set their previous record of 90 steps in 52 seconds in 2016. Co started circus training when he was four, while Nghiep began at five. The two went professional in 1999. Their head-to-head balancing act got them into the top three finalists on Britain’s Got Talent in 2018. The Guinness World Records invited Vietnamese acrobat brothers Giang Quoc Co and Giang Quoc Ng...

Vietnam ranks 6th among 24 Asian countries with the best cuisines by the reputable international gastronomy website TasteAtlas. Banh mi  or Vietnamese-styled baguette with great fillings can be found literally everywhere in Vietnam. Photo: Lam Kieu According to this experiential travel guide to traditional food, the list is drawn up from visitors’ voting on ingredients, dishes, and drinks. With a score of 4.31 points, Vietnam is not far from the best on the list, which includes Japan with 4.59 points, and India with 4.54. The top five iconic Vietnamese dishes suggested by TasteAtlas are Banh mi or Vietnamese-style baguette, Pho or traditional Vietnamese noodle soup with beef or chicken, Cha gio (Nem ran) or spring rolls, Bo kho (braised beef) and Bun bo Hue or Hue style noodle soup with beef. In addition, five iconic products include Vietnamese iced coffee, Phu Quoc fish sauce or fish sauce made from Phu Quoc Island, Vietnamese Coffee, Egg coffee, and Ch...