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With a rich history spanning over 200 years, the sedge mat weaving village in Binh Dinh is renowned and officially recognized as a traditional craft village by the Binh Dinh province’s People’s Committee. Photo: Truyenhinhdulich The village experiences an influx of tourists during the harvest season, drawn to its traditional sedge mat industry. Professional photographers flock to capture the beauty of this village, creating awe-inspiring works of art. For generations, the locals have been involved in the cultivation and weaving of sedge mats, with the craft being passed down through their families. These mats not only serve as practical household items but also represent the rich cultural heritage of the Vietnamese people. The sedge harvest occurs during the season of abundant growth, known as the “ripe” sedge season, which coincides with April to June, when the summer heat is intense. From the early morning hours, as the sun’s gentle rays illuminate the day, diligent fa...

Once a craft village for copper casting since the 15th century, the Ngu Xa area is now better known as the capital’s funky cultural-cuisine rendezvous. Visitors to Pearl Island – Ngu Xa night food street and pedestrian area in Truc Bach Ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi. Photo: Duy Khanh The Pearl Island – Ngu Xa night food street and pedestrian area in Truc Bach Ward, Ba Dinh District, draws more than 3,000 visitors on weekends and about 2,500 on weekdays, according to the People’s Committee of Truc Bach Ward. The city’s new food and entertainment hub After only three months of trial, the Pearl Island – Ngu Xa area has developed into a captivating culinary destination of Hanoi, according to Nguyen Dan Huy, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Truc Bach Ward. “Diverse culinary and cultural events have all been held in such a short time, including the ‘Spring Culinary Competition’ involving eight renowned restaurants in the city; folk art and music perform...

Chau was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 and was therefore selected to represent Vietnam at Miss Universe 2022. She initially departed for the international competition on December 26, 2022, and put in a strong performance at the contest. Her sledge mat national costume at the 71st Miss Universe was selected among the Top 10 by prestigious beauty pageant website Missosology. In the grand final, Chau suffered elimination from prior to Top 16 round, marking the first time a Vietnamese representative has failed to make the later stages of the competition. Earlier, H’Hen Nie, a Top 5 finisher in 2018, Hoang Thuy, Top 20 in 2019, Khanh Van, Top 21 in 2020, and Kim Duyen, Top 16 in 2021, represented Vietnam at the event.  Elsewhere, R’Bonney Gabriel, a model and sewing instructor who is also Miss USA, was crowned winner of the 71st Miss Universe. Amanda Dudamel of Venezuela and Andreína Martínez of the Dominican Republic were awarded the first and second runners-up titles. ...

A leader of Vietnam’s Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) FC, currently managing Toan, confirmed the deal shortly after. Toan’s farewell to HAGL is the fifth of its kind following his teammates’ such as Nguyen Phong Hong Duy, Vu Van Thanh, Nguyen Cong Phuong, and Luong Xuan Truong. All of them spent their childhood and youth training at the Gia Lai-based football team’s Hoang Anh Gia Lai JMG Football Academy. Toan, like Duy, Thanh, Phuong, and Truong, has built his professional career at HAGL after their training years. The 26-year-old has played at V.League 1, the top professional football league in Vietnam, since 2015 and competed in 177 games, scoring 46 goals for HAGL. He has played 99 international games, including 47 caps and six goals in the national team jersey, during his career. Like us on Facebook  or  follow us on Twitter  to get the latest news about Vietnam! Seoul E-Land Football Club, currently playing in K-League 2, or the men’s second-highest...