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The upcoming event promises an immersive experience with over 50 exhibits across five themes, all centered around the beloved dish of sushi. From its humble beginnings in Edo-period Japan to its modern-day global popularity, sushi’s journey is a fascinating one. Attendees will have the opportunity to dive into Japanese culture, with activities like trying on traditional Happi clothing, learning basic Japanese writing and songs, and creating Origami art. But the highlight is sure to be the simulated visit to a sushi shop in Japan, where even sushi novices can explore and appreciate the diverse cuisine on offer. Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, washoku, or Japanese cuisine, has captured the world’s taste buds with sushi at the forefront. Sushi’s universal appeal lies in its delicate flavors, healthy ingredients, and visually appealing presentation. This event goes beyond the dish itself, offering insights into how sushi has evolved globally. It explores how d...

The trees are cut down, sawed, split into laths, and then split further into strips for weaving. (Photo: Nguyen Ngoc Hai/VOV) After being split into laths, the bamboo is dried in the sun for a few days. (Photo: Nguyen Ngoc Hai/VOV) Thai My villagers use machines for certain production steps to increase productivity. (Photo: Nguyen Ngoc Hai/VOV) (Photo: Nguyen Ngoc Hai/VOV) The rims of bamboo baskets are dried before weaving (Photo: Nguyen Ngoc Hai/VOV) One stage of weaving bamboo products (Photo: Nguyen Luan/Vietnam Pictorial) The village still makes only rattan and bamboo products. (Photo: Nguyen Ngoc Hai/VOV) (Facebook photo: Cu Chi bamboo) All the villagers in Thai My, old or young, are quite good at the craft. (Photo: Nguyen Luan/Vietnam Pictorial) Each rattan and bamboo product, whether simple or complex, goes through many stages. (Facebook photo: Cu Chi bamboo) Rattan and bamboo pro...

Hau Chu Ngai is about 7 kilometers from the center of Sapa Town and located at more than 1,600 meters above sea level. Tourism in Hau Chu Ngai has not been developed much. The road leading to Hau Chu Ngai is difficult to negotiate as it is narrow and bumpy. Along the roadside, Hau Chu Ngai seems to contain a whole valley of clouds, making tourists feel like they are immersed in an endless sea of clouds. However, this can limit driving visibility. The days with low temperatures, high humidity and sunshine are ideal for successful “cloud hunting” moments. These days, Hau Chu Ngai appears impressive with a vast sea of white clouds. Dawn and dusk are the ideal times for hunting clouds. Hau Chu Ngai still retains the primary and wild beauty of a peaceful mountainous region, which differs from the bustle of the center of Sapa Town. There are not many human interventions, so besides a few accommodations, food services in Hau Chu Ngai are almost non-existent. Hau Chu Ngai still...

The defending champions, who just won the women’s football gold medal of the delayed 2021 SEA Games in Vietnam in May 2022, started with several substitute and junior players and enjoyed an easy game. Ngan Thi Van Su, Pham Hai Yen, and Tran Thi Thuy Trang each netted a goal in the first half to give the Vietnamese women’s team a comfortable 3-0 lead. Vietnamese players celebrate a goal in their women’s football semifinal game against Cambodia at the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia, May 12, 2023. Photo: Nguyen Khoi / Tuoi Tre In the second half, Vietnam decreased their pace and earned one more goal by Huynh Nhu to finish the game 4-0 and advance to the women’s football final for the fifth consecutive time and the tenth time in history. They will face Myanmar, who came back to defeat Thailand 4-2 in the other semifinal match on the same day, in the final clash at 7:00 pm on Monday. The 2023 SEA Games takes place in Cambodia’s Phnom Penh, Siem Reap Provin...

A view of Tam Coc in the Trang An Landscape Complex of Ninh Binh. Photo: VNA Le Figaro pointed out that Vietnam can be considered a winter destination for French tourists. However, spring is also a suitable time as tourists are able to avoid the crowds and troubles that come with traveling during the peak season. Le Figaro also described Vietnam as a worthy destination to experience nature and indigenous cultures. The author suggested that guests take a 16-day trip to explore the country from North to South to savor scenic views of green rice fields and gain greater insights into the tradition of knitting or dyeing indigo of the Dao and Mong ethnic communities in Sa Pa, a famous tourist destination in northern Vietnam. The author also suggested that tourists spend time visiting Tam Coc in the northern province of Ninh Binh, a site that boasts sparkling rice paddies and spectacular rocky mountains and has been dubbed “Ha Long Bay on land”. Tourists can also call at the ...