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The park was opened to the public last Saturday, just in time for the Christmas and New Year holidays. A beautiful field of sunflowers at Saigon River Park in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City has become a popular attraction for both residents and tourists. Photo: Phuong Quyen / Tuoi Tre The park, which is located in Thu Duc City, offers an expansive field of blooming sunflowers and various miniature displays, making it a charming destination for visitors. According to a reporter from the Youth newspaper, a large number of residents and travelers flocked to the park on Saturday afternoon and evening to enjoy the festive atmosphere and admire the city’s beauty at this new venue. Visitors taking photos at Saigon River Park in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, on December 30, 2023. Photo: Phuong Quyen / Tuoi Tre Bao Tran, a 20-year-old visitor from Dong Nai Province, and her friends traveled for over an hour to reach the park. “I had seen many review videos of thi...

During the final month of the year, Vietnam offers a wide range of experiences that captivate travelers, according to the article. In the northern region, as winter sets in, destinations like Hanoi and Sa Pa become even more enchanting with their cool temperatures and misty landscapes. On the other hand, the southern region, including Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, enjoys pleasant warmth and abundant sunshine. Whether it’s exploring the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An and its ancient temples or cruising through the breathtaking Ha Long Bay, Vietnam’s diverse scenery never fails to impress. For the adventurous souls, trekking through lush terraced rice fields in the highlands or embarking on thrilling motorbike rides along winding coastal roads are highly recommended. In December, the festive atmosphere adds a special charm with colorful celebrations taking place during Christmas and the upcoming lunar New Year holiday. Affordable Luxury Travel suggests that visitors to Vietna...

This event was part of a series of activities to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the formation and development of the city, as well as Da Lat’s recognition as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of music. During the cultural exchange, artists from Da Lat and Chuncheon showcased traditional cultural and artistic performances, aiming to promote the cultural heritage of each country and locality. In his speech, Dang Quang Tu, Chairman of the Da Lat city People’s Committee, highlighted the friendly relationship between Da Lat and Chuncheon, which was established in 2016 and further strengthened by the twinning relationship in 2019. Tu mentioned that the two cities have successfully carried out various exchange and cooperation activities, including friendly visits and the exchange of delegations. Additionally, many students from Da Lat have had the opportunity to study at universities in Chuncheon city. He emphasized that the cultural and art exchange event w...

Nachi’s work has stood out among 587 other artists from around the world, even though it’s just a one-shot comic. Inspired by her passion for astronomy, the story revolves around the daily lives of celestial bodies such as the Sun, Earth, Moon, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter. These celestial bodies work together to protect and sustain life on Earth. “I enjoy learning about astronomy, but I’m not very good at math, so my dream of working for NASA is nearly impossible. That’s why I try to tell stories about this topic from my own perspective and imagination,” she said. Through meticulous illustrations and giving planets and stars human-like qualities, Nachi hopes to bring astronomy closer to people in a simpler way. The series will consist of three chapters, with the first one set to be released next year. “I didn’t expect much from my work, so I am extremely happy and honored to have received this award,” she told Tuoi Tre newspaper. The Japan International Manga Award, established in ...

They also provide health checkups and free medicine for nearly 600 residents across 29 border communes of the four districts of Nam Po, Muong Nhe, Dien Bien, and Muong Cha. The soldiers also offer free-of-charge haircuts to disabled children. A zero-dong mini-supermarket offering essential items for daily use is open to support the poor. These activities are expected to help needy people enjoy a jubilant Lunar New Year festival that falls in two weeks’ time. Besides protecting the airspace, land border, and islands of the country, the soldiers are tasked with providing assistance to local people. Alongside charitable activities, the border forces continue to work closely with other local forces to prevent illegal cross-border immigration, thereby contributing to maintaining security for locals to enjoy the biggest festival of the year. The post Border troops support needy peo...

Themed ‘Da Lat – The City of Four Seasons of Flowers,’ the biennial cultural-tourism festival, which usually lasts for only a few days on each edition since its introduction in 2003, was originally scheduled for 2021, but was pushed back because of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Returning on a larger scale of two months, it began on November 11, while the official opening ceremony was just held on Sunday night, which featured performances from many famed Vietnamese singers and some 400 artists from Lam Dong and from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Artists perform at the opening ceremony of the Da Lat Flower Festival 2022 in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, December 18, 2022. Photo: M.V. / Tuoi Tre The event aims to honor flowers and floriculture in Da Lat, promote tourism and trade, and call for greater domestic and international cooperation and investment into the famous hilly resort city.  It is also expected to continue to promote the brand of Da Lat as the co...

The 5th Tourism Festival – Ninh Kieu Lantern Night will be organized from January 5 to 7 next year after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nguyen Ngoc Anh, vice-chairman of the Ninh Kieu District People’s Committee in Can Tho City, said on Thursday. The tourism festival, which has been organized for four times, has drawn attention from the media and tourists while giving a boost to local tourism.  In previous years, tourists flocked to the city to explore and admire the lanterns, with most hotels fully occupied. The hospitality industry in the city is expected to welcome 98,000 visitors during next year’s festival. According to Anh, there will be 15 events during the fest, the centerpiece of which will be a lantern competition on the Khai Luong Canal with up to 100 lanterns in various sizes.  In addition, a hot-air balloon festival will be held for the first time in the city. During the festival, two hot-air balloons will fly into the sky in a 50...

The air exercise, which will take place from January 12 to 26, will witness the participation of India’s Su-30 MKI, two C-17s, and one IL-78 aircraft. Meanwhile, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) will be participating with four F-2 and four F-15 aircraft. “An IAF contingent will depart tomorrow for Hyakuri Air Base, Japan for the maiden Exercise Veer Guardian 2023 to be held with Japan Air Self Defence Force from 12 to 26 Jan 2023 IAF will participate with four Su-30 MKI, two C-17 Globemasters and an IL-78 tanker,” Indian Air Force tweeted. This comes more than one month after the multilateral exercise Malabar between India, the United States, Japan and Australia was conducted from November 08 – 15 at Yokosuka, Japan. Before that in September 2022, six Indian Ships, one submarine along with P8I, Mig-29K and Dornier aircraft participated in the bilateral exercise JIMEX 22 with Japan Maritime Defence Force (JMSDF) ships Izumo and Takanami near Visakhapatnam. In th...