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Home / Travel Bau Trang: The Beautiful Lake In The Middle Of The Desert Bau Trang is a freshwater lake nestled between white sand dunes in Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan. “Bau” means pond or puddle, and “Trang” is the white sand color of the surrounding sand dunes. Around April and May, the lotus in the lake blooms, creating a romantic and wonderful natural scenery of nature. Bau Trang (means White Lake), also called Bau Sen (means Lotus Lake) is freshwater lake situated in immense white sand dunes of Mui Ne. In a vast area of white sand “desert”, Bau Trang appears like a wonderful oasis with sparkling water under the sunshine and fresh green color of lotus’s leaves. The region has a rich ecosystem with various grasses, insects, fish and birds. Photo: Shutterstock Bau Trang was once one massive lake. Sandbanks and dunes have since divided the body of water into two, known as the small lake (Bau Ong) and the big lake (Bau Ba). Bau Ba is larger than Bau Ong and has beautiful flowering ...

The selection comprises 47 dishes from the northern region, 37 from the central region, and 37 from southern localities. These dishes accurately reflect the rich cultural heritage and culinary traditions of each locality and region in Vietnam. The selection process was based on various criteria, including cultural significance, historical importance, culinary techniques, and economic value. The Vietnamese Cultural Culinary Association (VCCA), led by President Nguyen Quoc Ky, has been actively involved in this project. The VCCA aims to transform Vietnam into a global culinary destination, while also preserving and promoting the cultural values of the country. As of the end of 2022, the project has already collected data on 421 dishes from 60 cities and provinces. During the event, President Ky called for the participation and support of businesses in this important project. He also announced that the association plans to complete a comprehensive database of 1,000 typical Vietnamese...

Hai Yen scored the first goal for Vietnam, followed by Bich Thuy who extended the lead to 2-0. Vietnam, aiming for a second-place finish in Group D behind reigning champions Japan, encountered formidable challenges from Nepal’s resilient defensive tactics in the initial half. The head coach, Mai Duc Chung, led a team consisting of ten players under the age of 23 to Hangzhou, China. However, their performance failed to pose much of a challenge to goalkeeper Anjila Subba. After a close-range goal by Hai Yen in the 53rd minute, the scenario slightly changed and the deadlock was broken. Vietnam applied relentless pressure on Nepal’s goal, causing their opponents to abandon their defensive strategy and adopt a more offensive approach in an effort to equalize the score. Vietnam’s Pham Hai Yen celebrates her goal in their Group D opener against Nepal in women’s football at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, September 22, 2023. Photo: Duc Khue / Tuoi Tre In the 64th m...

The Taiwanese Ministry of Education’s Southeast Asian language program has successfully taught more than 700 classes and approximately 30,000 students over the past six years. This program aims to foster language skills for individuals interested in visiting, studying, or doing business in the region, according to an article in Taiwan News. Hsieh Li-chun, the Director-General of the Department of Technological and Vocational Education, emphasized the program’s expansion over the years, starting with 98 classes in 2017 and reaching 143 classes last year. Initially focusing on basic language skills, the program now includes instruction on professional terminology in various Southeast Asian languages such as Indonesian, Thai, Malay, Burmese, and Vietnamese. Notably, the number of Vietnamese-language students has surpassed those studying other regional languages. Schools have also developed a comprehensive teaching model for Vietnamese. Vietnamese students in Taiwan (China). ...

Artisans in the village skillfully handcraft lanterns of diverse shapes and vibrant colors. Creating hand-made lanterns involves several steps. Firstly, bamboo trees are carefully selected. Then, bamboo sticks are cut and shaped to construct sturdy frames. Next, plastic papers are meticulously painted to adorn and encase the frames. Finally, the lanterns are beautifully decorated, adding the finishing touches to these exquisite works of art. The traditional lanterns using candles have a significant cultural value in Vietnamese culture, according to Artisan Nguyen Trong Thanh. Adults and individuals with an appreciation for cultural and artistic values continue to hold a preference for them. Stuffed bunny toys are attached to bamboo lanterns. Nguyen Trong Binh, a highly experienced craftsman with over five decades of expertise in the art of lantern making, has dedicated considerable effort towards both restoring traditional lanterns and safeguarding the time-honored cra...

Minister of State at the Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts Long Ponnasirivath said that this year, the two countries have resumed face-to-face cultural exchange programmes, after two years they were held in other forms, mainly online. According to him, the Vietnam Culture Week in Cambodia last month and this event are not only to implement the two countries’ culture and fine arts cooperation plan, but also important activities in celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Within the framework of the event, Cambodia’s traditional dances such as Apsara, Lakhon Khol and Ploy Suoy are introduced to Vietnamese people. An exhibition featuring the country’s culture and fine arts is being held as well. The Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Cambodian ministry signed a cooperation plan for the next five years to maintain and develop the traditional friendship and people-to-people exchanges, and promote mutual understanding. The post Camb...

The Ho Chi Minh City native stands at 1.80 metres tall, weighs 72kg, and measures 105-77-102 cm. He is fond of travel ling and discovering the culture of different countries around the world. The 26-year-old man is the founder and operator of The Next Journey Travel & Events travel agency in Ho Chi Minh City. The Mister Tourism World pageant, first held in 2016, has developed into one of the most famous male pageants in the globe, alongside Manhunt International, Mister World, Mister International, Mister Global, and Mister Supranational. Vietnamese representative Pham Xuan Hien was named the winner of the 2016 contest. The sixth Mister Tourism World will get underway in the Philippines between December 2 and 12, drawing the participation of contestants from 40 countries and territories worldwide. The post tourism -vietnam-2022/">Phuoc Thinh to represent Vietnam at Mister Tourism Vietnam 2022 appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer...

The sky seen from Cu Nhu San Mountain has given a fanciful starry scene for Thu Quynh, a tourist from Hanoi. She woke up at 4 am to conquer the 2,662-metre-high mountain. Her trip to climb Cu Nhu San mountain lasted two days and one night, with a total cost of VND 1.8 million (US$76.05). Thu Quynh said that this mountain was not too difficult to conquer. Photo: Thu Quynh. The mountain with little attention Cu Nhu San is a mountain in Y Ty commune, Bat Xat district, Lao Cai province. This 2,662 meter-high mountain is not a popular destination in Y Ty. “I have climbed 4 mountains in Lao Cai. It is not difficult to climb Cu Nhu San because it is not at the top of the high mountains and few climbers have come to this place,” Thu Quynh shared. Photo: Thu Quynh. She said that Cu Nhu San mountain has a gentle way towards the top. The area near the top has quite steep slopes. In two days and one night, climbers need to exercise for a week to increase endurance to c...

Today marks the twelfth anniversary of the inception of Tuoi Tre News , the English-language publication of Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper targeting readers in Vietnam and overseas. The original editions contained articles from the Vietnamese -language mother publication translated into English, expanding over the years to feature original English-language content. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I had news funneled through to me from a boatload of sources around the globe, but I recently streamlined, deciding to use Tuoi Tre News as my main source I also enjoy the distinctive, offbeat cultural tidbits in Saigoneer and The Smart Local Vietnam , so that rounds out my daily reading. When Tuoi Tre News contacted me nearly five years ago to contribute about expat life in Vietnam , the mandate was — in these very words: “Just write about whatever interests you in Vietnam .” My reaction was: “Holy smokes! That’s the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel (which took Michelangelo fou...