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While Bun Rieu is a popular dish across Vietnam, the version served in Hanoi’s Old Quarter is renowned for its exceptional taste and presentation. Hanoi Old Quarter’s Bun Rieu delights both the palate and the eyes. Photo: Ngo Thu Trang In the heart of Vietnam’s capital, a bowl of Bun Rieu —a hearty vermicelli soup with rice field crab—is a feast for the senses. The dish boasts a vibrant mix of colors, with yellow-brown crab fat, bright red tomatoes, and white vermicelli noodles. The unique flavors of freshwater crab, aromatic tomalley, and slightly sour broth create a memorable dining experience. Hanoians are known for their discerning taste buds, and Bun Rieu is a dish that embodies this culinary culture. The preparation of this dish is an art form, and the main ingredient—crabs—are carefully selected by Hanoi’s master chefs. Only the freshest and most delicious crabs make the cut, with specific attention given to their appearance: shiny, large, dark gray shells, ...

An enlightening event, held in collaboration with India’s Ministry of Culture, took center stage in the capital city of New Delhi. The occasion celebrated the ancient Pali language and sacred texts closely associated with Buddhist teachings. The ceremony commenced with a traditional lamp-lighting ritual and offering of flowers to Buddha, followed by a special film screening and chanting by monks, creating a serene atmosphere. Adhidhamma Divas, a significant day, commemorates Lord Buddha’s descent from the celestial realm after imparting the profound Adhidhamma teachings. The ancient Pali language, intricately tied to Buddhism, offers scholars and practitioners a deeper understanding of the religion’s insights. Abhijit Halder, Director General of the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), emphasized the declaration of Pali as a classical language during the event. He highlighted the importance of youth engagement in learning this ancient language and the organization’s...

The park is divided into two main areas: one for trees and a bird sanctuary and one for an outdoor stage and a stadium. The Vietnam Phở Festival 2023, themed “Harmonious Flavors: Enjoying and Exploring Vietnamese Culinary Culture,” is an important stride of the ‘Day of Pho’ (December 12), hosted annually by Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper, as it will be held abroad for the first time. The event aims to enhance the global recognition of Vietnamese culinary culture, particularly pho, a Vietnamese soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat – usually beef or chicken. The Yoyogi Park daily welcomes a high number of local and foreign visitors to explore the ‘green lung’ of Tokyo The event is co-organized by Tuoi Tre and Saigontourist Group in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association, and several Japanese partners. Among the many chefs scheduled to attend Vietnam Phở Festival ...

The Vietnam Phở Festival 2023 organizing board, consisting of representatives from Tuoi Tre and Saigontourist Group’s chairman Pham Huy Binh, paid a visit to Mainichi, Tuoi Tre’s strategic partner, on the same day. The festival, set to happen at Yoyogi Park – Keyaki Namiki, Tokyo on Saturday and Sunday, aims to introduce Vietnamese cuisine, particularly pho, to the world and bring the taste of homeland pho to overseas Vietnamese. “Tuoi Tre and domestic businesses being able to hold an international event after the COVID-19 pandemic is truly admirable,” expressed Tanaka. “Mainichi hopes that Tuoi Tre will support us in resuming our promotional activities to contribute to fostering bilateral ties,” he added. Pham Huy Binh (R), chairman of Saigontourist Group, hands a picture of lotus to Yoshiro Tanaka, deputy editor-in-chief of Mainichi. Photo: Quang Dinh / Tuoi Tre For the past few years, Tuoi Tre has provided Mainichi with media support for various events organized in Vi...

The prolonged spell of rain leaves many parts of Hanoi flooded, causing traffic jams during rush hour. Rain on the morning of October 20 leaves many residents of the capital stranded in rush hour congestion. Heavy rain makes it a huge challenge for local people to commute to work. Long queues of traffic form at major roads in Hanoi such as the Hoang Minh Giam-Nguyen Chanh overpass. Many locals are forced to be late due to the severity of the traffic jam. Busy traffic can be seen on Tran Duy Hung street. A motorbike breaks down amid traffic congestion, the driver spends 20 minutes escaping from Lieu Giai street. A woman takes 30 minutes to travel from Thanh Cong street to Kim Ma street amid heavy traffic and chilly conditions. Traffic police brave the morning rain to try to ease traffic congestion. Residents of Hanoi are told to brace for rain and cold weather until October 21. The post Morning...

Kabin Restaurant, on the second floor of the Renaissance Riverside Hotel in downtown Ho Chi Minh City ranked 24th in the annual Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards. The dishes are cooked according to traditional recipes, served in a luxurious space. Kabin also ranked first on the list of 10 best luxury restaurants in Vietnam. The remaining 9 restaurants include: Vista Restaurant (Mui Ne, Binh Thuan), Temple Restaurant (Hoi An, Quang Nam), Hemispheres Steak & Seafood Grill, Rhythms Restaurant, Cloud Nine Restaurant and French Grill (Hanoi), Moo Beef Steak – Prime (Ho Chi Minh City), Grill 63 (Hanoi), Don Cipriani’s (Da Nang). The post Vietnamese restaurant in Asia's 25 best appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: A visit to one of the oldest pagodas in Hai Phong Gardens in Tu Lien Ward bustle with shoppers for kumquat bonsai trees ahead of Tet Golden Globe Award to a movie about trial of protest against Vietnam War Surp...

Con Dao is an archipelago of 16 islands with a total area of 76 square kilometers, located in Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province, some 185 kilometers from Vung Tau City. The terrain on Con Dao is granite ranges running from the southwest to the northeast, creating a definite geographical advantage and sheltering locals on the island from storms. Con Dao is an ideal destination for people who want natural beauty with a touch of history. Over the years, it has retained its pristine and gentle natural beauty, making it among the “10 most attractive islands on the planet”. Thanks to its charm and inherent mystery, Con Dao is also known as one of the most mysterious islands on the planet, most popular during autumn. From October to November, Con Dao enters the dry season, the most beautiful and ideal time for tourists to travel there. Visitors can take a trip to the island and visit the beaches in the morning when the sun is bright yellow amid the blue sky. Under the autumn sun, the sea t...

With an overall score of 89.77 out of 100, Phu Quoc ultimately ranked sixth in the list, behind Phuket in Thailand, Langkawi in Malaysia, Koh Samui in Thailand, and Bali in Indonesia. The top position went to Boracay in the Philippines, whilst the other destinations to make the list include Sri Lanka, Palawan in the Philippines, the islands of Okinawa and Ryuku in Japan, and Phi Phi in Thailand. Phu Quoc is renowned for being the “pearl island” of Vietnam and is famous for its beaches with clear blue water such as Bai Sao and Bai Dai, as well as sightseeing spots including Duong Dong town and the fishing villages of Ham Ninh and Ganh Dau. The rankings were voted for by thousands of readers from across the globe who submitted their responses and ratings from their recent travel experiences to the world’s various countries, cities, islands, hotels, resorts, cruise lines, airlines, and airports. The post Phu Quoc voted among top 10 best islands in Asia appeared first on Vi...