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Bordering China to the north and east, where the Red River serves as a natural boundary between Lao Cai and China’s Yunnan Provinces, the mountainous Bat Xat district is a popular destination for tourists seeking to explore the wilderness of Vietnam. Bat Xat is known for its unique beauty, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the magnificent natural scenery, breathe in the fresh atmosphere, and learn about the rich cultural diversity. The district is home to over 14 ethnic groups, with ethnic minorities representing 2% of the population. Y Ty Situated on the Y Ty plateau at elevations of up to 2000 meters, the serene commune of Y Ty serves as the district’s main tourist attraction. The journey to the commune takes travelers through breathtaking natural landscapes adorned with forests, waterfalls, charming terraced fields, and picturesque villages nestled among the mountains. The best time to visit Y Ty is from August to December. Photo: Wikipedia Y Ty en...

The annual cultural event for lovers of creativity and heritage exploration has opened at Gia Lam Train Factory, kicking off a series of attractive cultural activities in the capital. Performance by artists from the Vietnam Tuong Theater at the opening ceremony of the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2023. Photo: Khanh Huy/The Hanoi Times Organized by the Hanoi People’s Committee and the Vietnam Association of Architects Hanoi, the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2023 is an annual event that aims to realize the initiatives and commitments made with UNESCO when Hanoi became a member of the Creative Cities Network. The festival will last ten days, from November 17 to 26, at Gia Lam Train Factory and other venues across Hanoi with the theme “Flow.” Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vu Thu Ha, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, pointed out that Thang Long – Hanoi’s history is closely related to the flow of the Cai, also known as the Red River. “In the future, H...

Nhat says that each trophy is made of plaster and weighs between 0.7 and 1.2 kg. His workshop plans to produce around 5,000 cups this year, roughly 1.5 times higher compared to the previous World Cup four years ago. There are many steps in the process to make the trophies, with the artisan spending around three to five days to complete a gold World Cup trophy. Each World Cup trophy costs between VND100,000 and VND200,000. Embracing his passion for football, Nhat is able to create this special product. Nhat’s workshop operates at full capacity in order to meet customers’ demands. He sells 30 cups per day on average, with the majority of them being sold via social media. The 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to begin on November 20 at the Al Bayt Stadium when hosts Qatar take on Ecuador in Group A. The global event will then last through to December 18. The post A look at the Vietnames...

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue. Photo: VNA Leaders of Cambodia warmly welcome the visit by the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairman, First Vice President of the Cambodian National Assembly Cheam Yeap told the Vietnam News Agency’s correspondents in Phnom Penh in an interview ahead of the official visit of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue. NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue will pay an official visit to Cambodia and attend the 43rd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-43) General Assembly in the country from November 19-22. The trips will be made at the invitation of President of the Cambodian National Assembly and AIPA-43 Chair Samdech Heng Samrin, and President of the Senate of the Philippines Juan Miguel Zubiri, according to the NA’s Committee of External Relations. Cheam Yeap said the visit of the Vietnamese top legislator demonstrates the importance of the cooperation between the two countries’ law making bodies and their traditional solidarity and friendship...

Duo Pham Thi Huong and Truong Hong Thuy claimed gold for their performance “Du Son” (Red Swing) at the 2022 International Circus Festival in Saratov. According to Tong Toan Thang, deputy director of the Vietnam Circus Federation, the performance by the two female artists was roundly applauded by the event’s Board of Jury for the harmony between music, costumes, and accessories, as well as their skillful performance techniques. The award helped to affirm the talent and strong position of Vietnamese circus art within the international arena, he said, adding that it will also serve as motivation for domestic circus artists as they continue to develop the art. Meanwhile, Khanh Huyen brought home bronze in the “Without Borders” International Circus Festival held in Sankt-Petersburg. Vietnamese artist Khanh Huyen receives bronze prize at the “Without Borders” International Circus Festival Thang noted that this is the first time that the Vietnamese artist ...

The movie is about Paloma, a transgender farm worker who wants a traditional wedding in a church with her boyfriend Zé. The local priest refuses her request. But Paloma fights for her dream. Directed by Marcelo Gomes in 2022, the movie also earned the Best Actress award for Kika Sena. Gomes is an award-winning film director, screenwriter and visual artist. His debut film, Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures was screened at Cannes in 2005. His feature film I Travel Because I Have to, I Come Back Because I Love You which he co-directed with Karim Aïnouz premiered at Venice in 2009. His historical biopic Joaquim was selected in 2017 for the Berlin International Film Festival. The Jury Award for Feature-Length Film went to Woman on the Roof produced by Poland and Sweden. It is directed by Anna Jadowska and inspired by the real-life story of an elderly woman committing a bank robbery. The jury presented an award for Vietnamese short film Pao’s...

The 28-year-old man stands at 1.83 metres tall, weighs 75 kg, and measures 99-78-98. Linh previously competed at Mister Universe Tourism 2017 in the Philippines where he finished among the top 10. He also was the runner-up of Miss & Mr Fashion Vietnam and made it into the top 10 of The Next Gentleman. He is currently a model and also works as a flight attendant for Vietravel Airlines. Established in 2017, MGI is the grandest international male pageant and aims to develop young men into exemplary leaders through empowerment. The 2019 competition saw Nguyen Van Tuan become the first Vietnamese representative crowned Mister Grand International. The post Vietnamese model to compete at Mister Grand International 2022 appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Hanoi’s Old Quarter full of colour amid Mid-autumn Festival Farmstay experiences In Dong Thap Hanoi, HCMC enhance cooperation with localities to boost domestic travel Festival ...