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Tim Pile, a lifestyle and travel journalist of SCMP, wrote an article stating that Hoi An is a picturesque city located on the central coast of Vietnam. With its blend of wooden Chinese shophouses, French colonial buildings, ornate temples, and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, the Old Town was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999. Pile mentioned that Hoi An, once a bustling trading port in Southeast Asia, now attracts a large number of tourists who come to explore the city and have custom clothing made at a fraction of the cost back home. In the evening, the Old Town is illuminated by lanterns, creating a magical atmosphere that captivates visitors. Lantern-making workshops have also become a popular activity among tourists. The article suggests that instead of staying in the city center, many travelers prefer to have a beachside accommodation. An Bang Beach, just three kilometers away from the Old Town, is renowned for its white sands and sparkling blue waters, an...

Crushed dreams Nguyen Thi Ngoc, Hoang Thi Minh Hanh, Nguyen Thi Huyen, and Nguyen Thi Hang carried the hopes of the Vietnamese athletics team in the women’s 4x400m relay event at the Asian Games. However, their efforts fell short of expectations. Despite their previous gold medal performance at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships, the Vietnamese runners could not replicate their success at the Asian Games in China. Their finishing time of 3:31.61 was an improvement from their previous record of 3:32.36, but it was not enough to secure a medal. The level of competition at the Asian Games is unparalleled, with countries like Sri Lanka and India fielding their best athletes for this event. On the other hand, regional powerhouses like Bahrain do not participate in lesser tournaments. In a surprising turn of events, Bahrain emerged as the champion with a time of 3:27.65, followed by India and Sri Lanka. Despite their disappointment, the Vietnamese runners gave their all in the race ...

The annual event, scheduled for October 27-29, will attract a total of 87 teams competing in four categories of basic, advanced pick-up trucks, advanced SUVs, and open. The competition has expanded its routes this year to a record-breaking 15, marking the highest number of race tracks in VOC history. An aerial view of the venue for the Vietnam Off-Road PVOIL Cup 2023. Photo: PVOIL VOC To keep the races engaging and unpredictable, the organizers have renewed approximately 30-40 percent of the roads compared to previous years and enhanced previously unexplored areas, ensuring fresh challenges for participants. Specifically, the advanced pick-up class features an entirely fresh and separate circuit. As outlined in the schedule, the opening ceremony of the PVOIL VOC 2023 will be highlighted by a demonstration paragliding flight on October 28 conducted by a squad who recently participated in the 2022 Paragliding World Cup held in South Korea. The event will be broadcast li...

A 20-year-old student, Nghiem Ngoc Anh, eagerly escorted a group of foreigners to visit Sword Lake in Hanoi. She proudly showed them Turtle Tower, an intriguing structure located in the middle of the lake, and narrated the story behind its name. As a second-year student at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, Nghiem Ngoc Anh believes that she represents not only the Hanoi Free Private Tour Guides (HNFTGs) but also serves as a cultural and tourism ambassador for Hanoi. In 2015, a group of Hanoi students established HNFTGs with the aim of improving their English communication skills, deepening their historical knowledge, and acting as goodwill ambassadors for Vietnamese culture and history to tourists from all corners of the world. Operating under the slogan “Hanoi’s Little Ambassadors,” the club now boasts over 2,000 active members after nearly 8 years. Members of the club conduct tours of Hanoi’s famous tourist attractions, sharing the historical significance of each site. The unique...

At a ceremony to announce which Vietnamese chefs will compete in the FHA Culinary Challenge 2022, scheduled to take place in Singapore from October 25 to 28, Khanh said traditional cakes using ingredients sourced from across Vietnam could be a major draw for international tourists. The Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association will also promote Vietnamese cuisine, mainly traditional cakes, at the World Travel Market in London next month. Aside from traditional cakes, Vietnam’s booth at the event will feature activities that promote the country as a ‘food paradise.’ “Aside from the landscape and cultural values, Vietnamese cuisine can help attract travelers to Vietnam,” Khanh said. “Localities wishing to promote their cuisines have partnered with the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association by setting food records and holding cultural festivals. “If Vietnamese cuisine can be successfully introduced to the world, Vietnam’s traditional dishes will be raised to a new level.” Vietnames...

The photo contest launched on August 29 is open to female photographers only. The judges select a total of 11 photos which are worthy of prizes from 2,819 entries by 274 photographers from across the country. A silver medal goes to Bach Thi To Anh of Ho Chi Minh City with a photo depicting women harvesting water lilies. Apart from the 11 winning photos, the organisers choose an additional 56 pieces for the exhibition held at the Vietnam Women’s Museum. Female photographer Pham Thi Bich Thuy of Bac Ninh province is awarded a silver medal for submitting a photo about happiness of both mothers and children. The event creates a playground specifically for professional and non-professional female photographers nationwide, helping them to exchange, gain experience, and introduce their works to the wider public. A photo taken by Do Quyen featuring a mother’s happiness is awarded a bronze medal. The exhibition is scheduled to last through to October 25. A ph...

In his opening remarks, UAVS-NSW President Dang Dinh Hung said it provides an opportunity for Vietnamese young generation and expats living in Australia to explore the country’s culture, nature and people. The cultural day is among a series of events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-Australia diplomatic relations next year, he noted. More than 200 visitors, most of whom are Vietnamese university students in NSW and expats, showed up at the event which featured a wide range of activities, such as making “to he” – toy figurines made of rice dough, painting on “non la” – Vietnamese conical hat, writing calligraphy and an exhibition of Dong Ho folk paintings. They were also offered a chance to join a number of folk games and enjoy Vietnamese traditional food and beverage, like “goi cuon” (fresh rolls), “banh mi,” “ca phe sua da” (iced coffee) and “tra dao” (peach tea).  Iced coffee and peach tea were among the most favourite among the youngsters. The event was d...

Women wearing colourful Ao Dai, the nation’s traditional long dress, join in the folk dance. Ethnic minority women also showcase their costumes throughout the event. A zumba dance serves to excite crowds in attendance. Up to 22 folk dances are performed by thousands of women during the course of the event. The post Quang Ninh sets record for most women joining folk dance in 2022 appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Rhododendrons blooming on top of Fansipan Visiting Tich Thien Duong, a 200-year-old house in Da Nang CNN conducts 703 broadcasts promoting Hanoi for two months French Doctor Dedicated to Vietnamese Traditional Medicine Hanoi, a dynamic and modern city UNIS Hanoi, a school of diversity and multiculturalism Festival features Vietnamese and Japanese cultures Kerosene lamps keep the fire of Vietnam’s history Vietnam-Korea Design Center promotes Viet brands First U...

The beauty stands at 1.75 metres tall and has measurements of 88.5-66-98 cm. She is currently a student and a model based in Ho Chi Minh City. The Miss Grand Vietnam 2022 winner travels to the pageant with five separate pieces of luggage, in addition to one large piece of luggage specifically to carry her national costume. Her father is present in order to see her off at the airport and wish her luck. Thien An will meet other contestants of Miss Grand International 2022 when she arrives in Bali, Indonesia. Miss Grand International 2022 is scheduled to begin on October 5, drawing the participation of 72 contestants from across the world. Two Asian representatives from Japan and China also arrive at the global pageant in Indonesia. On the website of Miss Grand International, the organisers have updated images of the first contestants to touch down in Indonesia. The international pageant was first held back in 2013, w...